Category Archives: Dover

Call to artists, crafters, musicians…

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Curr2337

The Summer Sampler at the Woodman Institute Museum is June 16th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This event is a market day that includes a sampling of fine arts, crafts, music, foods and demonstrations. It is a fundraiser to … Continue reading →

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A Night at the Woodman Call for actors….

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Curr2337

History Comes Alive Labor Day Weekend, and you can be a part of this historic reveal. Whether you’re a regular on the local stage, at reenactments  or just love history this is your opportunity to join in the fun. The Woodman … Continue reading →

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Now Open for the Season with a New Exhibit…

Posted on March 15, 2013 by wood1808

The Woodman Institute Museum in historic Dover, New Hampshire, is open for the 2013 season with new trustees, a new curator and new exhibits. Considered one of New England’s finest nineteenth century style natural science, local history and art museums offering … Continue reading →

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Veteran’s Day 2012

Posted on November 12, 2012 by wood1808

Re-enactors representing the Spanish-American, Civil War, WW I, WWII, Vietnam and Gulf Wars greeted veterans and visitors.  All veterans were admitted free and enjoyed coffee-donuts at the WW II USO tent. Thanks to all our veterans and active duty soldiers…and to the … Continue reading →

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100TH ANNIVERSARY / CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS-SAILORS MONUMENT

Posted on October 10, 2012 by wood1808

On October 20th at 11:00 a.m. a Civil War Honor Guard with members of the 5th N.H.  the 12th N.H. and the Kearsarge Afterguard,  marched down Hale Street, across Locust and placed a wreath at the Soldiers – Sailors Monument in front … Continue reading →

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Dover Nurse Served in Vietnam Exhibit

Posted on July 8, 2011 by wood1808

After a visit to the War Room exhibit at the Woodman Institute Museum last fall, Darby Reynolds decided to donate her uniform and medals to the Dover museum.  This donation is the first related to the Vietnam War and displays … Continue reading →

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HENRY CLINTON FALL…toymaker-collector-naturalist (1862-1939)

Posted on June 6, 2011 by wood1808

  ”TOYMAKER-COLLECTOR-NATURALIST” Henry Clinton Fall (1862-1939). As a young school boy attending Belknap Grammar School Henry was a collector and builder of model boats and trains, a collector of stamps/postmarks, and a fascination with butterflies and beetles. He would graduate … Continue reading →

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