Hollis Historical Society Programs 2011-12 PO BOX 754 Hollis, NH 03079 www.hollis-history.org Wheeler House 603-465-3935

Thursday, October 20^th 7:30PM
THE CIVIL WAR REMEMBERED
Steven Closs -- Civil War Historian
Mr. Closs will highlight the Gettysburg campaign and the men from Hollis who fought in that battle.

The Lawrence Barn Community Center

Thursday, November 10^th 2011 7:30PM
(The 2nd Thursday)
THE MAKING OF A WINDSOR CHAIR
Mike Dunbar -- Founder of the Windsor Institute
A woodworking school, specializing in Windsor chairs.
Mr. Dunbar, a renowned furniture craftsman, will provide a description of the history and construction techniques of the Windsor chair.

The Lawrence Barn Community Center

Tuesday, March 22^nd 2012 7:30PM
(The 4th Thursday)
REMEMBRANCES OF FOREIGN WARS
Jim Belanger will chair a select panel of Hollis veterans who will share their personal recollection of World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars.

The Lawrence Barn Community Center

Tuesday, April 19^th 2012 7:30PM
(The 4th Thursday)
A TASTE OF HOLLIS
Liz Barbour -- Founder of the Creative Feast
Liz will provide a cooking demonstration and tasting opportunity, using recipes from old Hollis cookboks

The Lawrence Barn Community Center

Tuesday, May 17^th 2012 7:00PM
Annual Meeting and Pot Luck Dinner 7PM -- Program at 8PM
TOOLS AND CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES USED IN COOPERAGE
Bruce Hardy -- Presenter
Bruce will discuss the types of coopering common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and the tools and techniques used for constructing a barrel.

The Lawrence Barn Community Center

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