This is about a really clean car, either following a trip or at anytime. Having hauled hay in mine (nothing more invasive than hay dust), that was only in addition to the normal bits of straw wrapper tear-offs that get between seats and the sand in impossible crevices that no vacuum attachment can … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2014
Great Bay Discovery Center (Greenland)
Inside is the Discovery Center and outside are trails/boardwalk with stream, etc. First, the inside: Discovery center has interpretive exhibits about the Great Bay Estuary and the amazing creatures that call it home. Hands-on estuarine touch tank as they learn about lobsters, horseshoe crabs, mud … [Read more...]
Great Bay Discovery Center (Greenland)
Inside the Discovery Center are interpretive exhibits about the Great Bay Estuary and the amazing creatures that call it home. Children can get their hands wet in an estuarine touch tank as they learn about lobsters, horseshoe crabs, mud snails and more. Interactive displays about salt marsh … [Read more...]
Mariposa Museum/World Culture Center (Peterborough)
A hands-on, child-friendly museum of artifacts from around the world that focuses on other cultures, and where visitors can tour the exhibits with visual and audio aids. Hands on costume and puppet/marionette alcoves, gallery and collection of musical instruments. In addition to their permanent … [Read more...]
Sharon Arts Center (Peterborough)
Two galleries—the Exhibition Gallery and the Juried Artists' Gallery. The Exhibition Gallery features the works of regional and nationally acclaimed artists, rotating every seven to eight weeks. The Juried Artists' Gallery features art and crafted works for sale, such as jewelry, furniture, fiber … [Read more...]
The Fort at No. 4 (Charleston)
A living history museum. Among the English settlements here until after the French and Indian War, what is now known as the town of Charleston began as a fortified 10-family settlement in the 1740s along the Connecticut River. The fort has been authentically recreated and they present its … [Read more...]
Horatio Colony House Museum & Nature Preserve (Keene)
The Horatio Colony House Museum is a stately 1806 Federal house that was the home of Horatio Colony II, descendent of one of Keene's prominent industrialist families. The house features original furnishings and decorative arts exactly in place, just as when the family lived here. The Horatio … [Read more...]
SEE Science Center (Manchester)
Two floors of hands-on exhibits involving light, forces, sound, electricity, and simple machinery. The LEGO Millyard Project is on permanent display. They also have workshops, mini-courses and host birthday parties and overnights. Do note that The Millyard Museum is also in the same … [Read more...]
The Franklin Pierce Manse (Concord)
Experience the life and time of 14th President of the United States and New Hampshire resident President Franklin Pierce through the pre-Civil War days of the 1840's. The Pierce family occupied this 19th century Greek Revival home from 1842-1848 and through exhibits, hands on objects, visual clues … [Read more...]
Monadnock State Park (Jaffrey)
One of the top three most hiked mountains in the world, Mount Monadnock has 35 miles of trails of different levels range from the White Dot Trail which is a direct but steeper 2-mile trail to the top (elev. 1365 ft.) to short walks through the woods, and spectacular views are to be had. Trails also … [Read more...]
Strawbery Banke Museum
This is a multi-era "neighborhood," its houses restored to reflect different time periods as lived by generations of people who settled in Portsmouth from the late 17th to mid-20th centuries. Historic landscapes and gardens, interpretive programs and featured exhibits. Hours: May 1 - October … [Read more...]
Seacoast Science Center (Rye)
Of interest to all ages, this is about ocean education with activities both indoors and outside, from hands-on touching of squishies and exhibits to organized day camp programs for exploration and lots in between. Hours: November-February: Open Saturday-Monday and school vacation days … [Read more...]