With six locations, the event was so grand it was in danger of becoming its own black hole. But the determination of numerous volunteers and curious visitors made the weekend a genuine success.

Their several regiments camped out on Jones Road for a multi-day series of re-enactment activities. A period Magic show, performers and impersonators, blacksmith demonstrations, tours of the Franklin Pierce Homestead, and our beautiful stone arch bridges provided a wealth of things to capture imagination and interest.

We were busy in Hillsborough Center. Camille, the kids and I were all dressed in period costumes while I demonstrated making spoons. Here I’m working with my “intern,” Lily Gibson.

Center School, our one room schoolhouse next door, was open for “class,” and spinners and weavers demonstrated their talents in the Meeting House. The 12th NHV Regiment Serenade band played some jaunty tunes that kept our toes tapping. And one of many competing Town Criers kept us apprised of the weekend events.

If you didn’t make it this year, mark your calendars for late August next year. Once everyone has enjoyed a time of rest, we’ll no doubt gear up to do it again. There is too much history and talent in this small town to keep it quiet.

Historic Hillsborough Center

It’s a busy season here in our beautiful, rural corner of New Hampshire.

I hope you’ll consider visiting us for the Living History Event, or perhaps September 19 & 20 for the 6th Annual Hillsborough Area Artisans Fall Studio Tour.

This is a great way to spend the weekend experiencing some of New Hampshire’s most beautiful countryside, visiting with the artisans and learning their creative process. You drive from studio to studio at your leisure and all the studios are within a 20 mile radius of the downtown area. Many of the artist will be demonstrating their craft.

The hours of the studio tour on Saturday and Sunday are 10am -5pm

Hillsborough Area Artisans

_{Congratulations to Jaki Dodd, our July winner of Dragonfly Earrings. Your flowers may be pelted and flattened by rain drops now, but they’ll bounce back!}

Each month, we select a winner of our monthly gift of a pair of Gibson Pewter Earrings. For August, we’ll be awarding a pair of our sensuous Grape Earrings. Warm, dry weather should bring them out in droves as soon our monsoon season is past.
Anyone who registers in the box in the right-hand corner of the website receives periodic updates about our new products and promotions, and those names are among those we select from each month.

On Saturday, July 18 from 10am to 4pm, I will be at the Franklin Pierce Homestead in Hillsborough, NH, casting spoons in a circa 1750 antique bronze spoon mold. If you can’t make it to the demonstration at the Homestead, you can watch a casting demo from the comfort of your home here on the site.

We’re also gearing up for the annual League of NH Craftsmen Fair in Sunapee, NH August 1-9. The new Queen Anne Tea Service will be on display in the “Living With Crafts” exhibit throughout the week. Come take a look; it’s a beautiful presentation.

Each month, near or on the date of the full moon, we select a winner of our monthly gift of a pair of Moon Face Earrings.

Martha Bigelow of Rutland, MA was “thrilled!” to learn of her recent win.

Register in the box in the right-hand corner to receive periodic updates about our new products and promotions, and your name will be among those we select from each month. Your chances are best now, as we are just beginning to grow our online list.