CALENDAR OF EVENTS
NEW HAMPSHIRE TELEPHONE MUSEUM'S 2023 SPECIAL EXHIBIT
MAY - OCTOBER
Member-Only Preview: Date TBD
Our 2023 Special Exhibit has been generously sponsored by TDS and Mr. Howard Cohen
Our 2023 Special Exhibit has been generously sponsored by TDS and Mr. Howard Cohen
TDS has been providing high-speed Internet, TV packages and phone service to customers in hundreds of rural and suburban communities nationwide -- since 1969.
2023 OPENING CELEBRATION - FRIDAY, MAY 5TH
Join us for a festive evening as we unveil our 2023 Special Exhibit.
Additional details to follow...
Hosted by: The New Hampshire Telephone Museum
Location: NHTM Main Gallery
Time: Members are welcome at 5:30 PM/non-members at 6:00 PM. The evening will end at 7:00 PM so that you may enjoy the Cinco de Mayo specials happening around town!
Admission: Members/Free Non-Members/TBD*
*Registration is required so that we may know how many guests to accommodate. Cancellations will be accepted up to one week prior to this event. After that, substitutions are allowed. Please note, online registration will be available as the date nears and will close at 12 pm on Wednesday, May 3rd. Walk-ins will be accepted but there will be a $10 surcharge and payment is required at the door.
Additional details to follow...
Hosted by: The New Hampshire Telephone Museum
Location: NHTM Main Gallery
Time: Members are welcome at 5:30 PM/non-members at 6:00 PM. The evening will end at 7:00 PM so that you may enjoy the Cinco de Mayo specials happening around town!
Admission: Members/Free Non-Members/TBD*
*Registration is required so that we may know how many guests to accommodate. Cancellations will be accepted up to one week prior to this event. After that, substitutions are allowed. Please note, online registration will be available as the date nears and will close at 12 pm on Wednesday, May 3rd. Walk-ins will be accepted but there will be a $10 surcharge and payment is required at the door.
4th Phridays at the Phone Museum Series
Watching the Lights Go Out - May 26th
BESSIE’S STORY - "Watching the Lights Go Out" is an inspiring story about a charming, brave, unpretentious chocolate Lab who gradually loses her eyesight. Author, Thomas Farmen, chronologically leads the reader from the original diagnosis of terminal blindness for his beloved four-year-old pet through the two-and-a-half-year transition to sightlessness. In the process, Bessie unwittingly becomes an expert mentor and teacher for the high-wire act of growing older with grace and optimism.
Join us, as we welcome Tom and Bessie to the museum to share their story.
Tom's book, which we highly recommend, will be available for purchase.
Hosted by: The New Hampshire Telephone Museum
Location: NHTM Lower Meeting Room
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Guests are welcome to arrive at 6:30 to wander the galleries.
Admission: Members - FREE/ Non-members - $5.00
Join us, as we welcome Tom and Bessie to the museum to share their story.
Tom's book, which we highly recommend, will be available for purchase.
Hosted by: The New Hampshire Telephone Museum
Location: NHTM Lower Meeting Room
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Guests are welcome to arrive at 6:30 to wander the galleries.
Admission: Members - FREE/ Non-members - $5.00
The Power of the Human Voice in an Anxious World - June 23rd
You may have seen Mary Jane Copps, aka, The Phone Lady, on the news. While the report that she charges $480 to teach Gen-Z'ers to talk on the phone shouldn't be taken seriously, the subject on which she discusses should be.
There are many people who are quite anxious about calling people on the telephone. In a world where most of us text rather than call, it's no wonder that our communication skills have decreased. An accomplished author, speaker and facilitator, Mary Jane Copps is passionate about creating excellent communication, and she has built a successful career helping people of all ages, learn how to pick up the phone and achieve more.
Mary Jane's book will be available for purchase.
Hosted by: The New Hampshire Telephone Museum
Location: NHTM Lower Meeting Room
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Guests are welcome to arrive at 6:30 to wander the galleries.
Admission: Members - FREE/ Non-members - $5.00
There are many people who are quite anxious about calling people on the telephone. In a world where most of us text rather than call, it's no wonder that our communication skills have decreased. An accomplished author, speaker and facilitator, Mary Jane Copps is passionate about creating excellent communication, and she has built a successful career helping people of all ages, learn how to pick up the phone and achieve more.
Mary Jane's book will be available for purchase.
Hosted by: The New Hampshire Telephone Museum
Location: NHTM Lower Meeting Room
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Guests are welcome to arrive at 6:30 to wander the galleries.
Admission: Members - FREE/ Non-members - $5.00
Painting What She Hears - July 28th
Brandy M. Patterson is an artist. She describes her art as "raw, authentic, pure emotion". She communicates "the inexpressible".
Brandy has synesthesia, meaning that when she hears music, she sees color.
Synesthesia is a neurological condition in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway. Simply put, when one sense is activated, another unrelated sense is activated at the same time, just as when Brandy hears music.
Bold, bright and emotional, Brandy's art will capture your attention; her story will fascinate you.
Hosted by: The New Hampshire Telephone Museum
Location: NHTM Lower Meeting Room
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Guests are welcome to arrive at 6:30 to wander the galleries.
Admission: Members - FREE/ Non-members - $5.00
Brandy has synesthesia, meaning that when she hears music, she sees color.
Synesthesia is a neurological condition in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway. Simply put, when one sense is activated, another unrelated sense is activated at the same time, just as when Brandy hears music.
Bold, bright and emotional, Brandy's art will capture your attention; her story will fascinate you.
Hosted by: The New Hampshire Telephone Museum
Location: NHTM Lower Meeting Room
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Guests are welcome to arrive at 6:30 to wander the galleries.
Admission: Members - FREE/ Non-members - $5.00
Seeing the World in Black & White: The Bobcat - August 25th
The most common wildcat in North America is the bobcat; a yellowish-brown or reddish-brown color with indistinct dark spotting and streaks along its body. The bobcat gets its common name from its characteristic stubby, or “bobbed,” tail. The tail is 4-7 inches in length with 2 or 3 black bars, while the underside is white. The face has thin, black lines stretching onto a broad cheek ruff and have tufted ears. The bobcat is also color blind. So how does it communicate with its surroundings, find prey or avoid danger? The NH Fish and Game will be teaching us the answers to these questions and more.
Each season we offer at least one animal/communication program. As always, these programs are very popular. We recommend that you sign up earlier. Space is limited. As the date nears, we'll provide an RSVP link.
Hosted by: The New Hampshire Telephone Museum
Location: NHTM Lower Meeting Room
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Guests are welcome to arrive at 6:30 to wander the galleries.
Admission: Members - FREE/ Non-members - $5.00
Each season we offer at least one animal/communication program. As always, these programs are very popular. We recommend that you sign up earlier. Space is limited. As the date nears, we'll provide an RSVP link.
Hosted by: The New Hampshire Telephone Museum
Location: NHTM Lower Meeting Room
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Guests are welcome to arrive at 6:30 to wander the galleries.
Admission: Members - FREE/ Non-members - $5.00
Sharenthood: how adults unwittingly compromise children's privacy online - September 22nd
Are you sharing too much about your kids online?
It's a question, author Leah Plunkett recommends we ask ourselves more often. Plunkett became a lawyer so she could work with kids, parents, and communities on law and those things that impact our daily lives like our use of digital technologies and how that is changing everything we do.
Plunkett's book is called Sharenthood and it's for all the parents, grandparents, teachers, and other grown-ups who want to give our children great nurture in a world that’s digital in nature. This book explores how the laws in the United States have led to a sharenting crisis that undermines our children—and how we can make choices that restore their privacy, as well as their freedom to play & grow.
Plunkett delivers "nerdy, funny, and big-hearted conversations about kids, digital life & law". You won't want to miss this discussion.
Hosted by: The New Hampshire Telephone Museum
Location: NHTM Lower Meeting Room
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Guests are welcome to arrive at 6:30 to wander the galleries.
Admission: Members - FREE/ Non-members - $5.00
It's a question, author Leah Plunkett recommends we ask ourselves more often. Plunkett became a lawyer so she could work with kids, parents, and communities on law and those things that impact our daily lives like our use of digital technologies and how that is changing everything we do.
Plunkett's book is called Sharenthood and it's for all the parents, grandparents, teachers, and other grown-ups who want to give our children great nurture in a world that’s digital in nature. This book explores how the laws in the United States have led to a sharenting crisis that undermines our children—and how we can make choices that restore their privacy, as well as their freedom to play & grow.
Plunkett delivers "nerdy, funny, and big-hearted conversations about kids, digital life & law". You won't want to miss this discussion.
Hosted by: The New Hampshire Telephone Museum
Location: NHTM Lower Meeting Room
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM; Guests are welcome to arrive at 6:30 to wander the galleries.
Admission: Members - FREE/ Non-members - $5.00
The Colors of New Hampshire - May 13th
Hosted by: The New Hampshire Telephone Museum
Location: NHTM Lower Meeting Room
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Admission: Members - FREE/ Non-members - $5.00/pp
Location: NHTM Lower Meeting Room
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Admission: Members - FREE/ Non-members - $5.00/pp
Blue Star Museum Summer Program May 20th - September 4th
Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across America offering free admission to the nation’s active-duty military.
NHTM has participated in this program for over 9 years and we are proud to offer free admission to active duty military personnel and their families during this summer-long program.
The 2023 Blue Star Museums program begins on Armed Forces Day and ends on Labor Day.
Hosted by: The New Hampshire Telephone Museum
Location: NHTM Main Gallery
Admission: Admission is free to all active military. We thank you for your service!
NHTM has participated in this program for over 9 years and we are proud to offer free admission to active duty military personnel and their families during this summer-long program.
The 2023 Blue Star Museums program begins on Armed Forces Day and ends on Labor Day.
Hosted by: The New Hampshire Telephone Museum
Location: NHTM Main Gallery
Admission: Admission is free to all active military. We thank you for your service!
Spring Into Warner - MAY 20th
Spend the day exploring all there is to enjoy in charming Warner, NH!
This is Warner's 15th annual arts celebration. Enjoy art & craft demonstrations, performances, music, displays, creative activities,
complimentary museum admission, book sales, farmer’s market, and great food.
BUY, PLAY & EAT LOCALLY!
Co-Hosted by: The New Hampshire Telephone Museum
Location: NHTM Main Gallery
Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Admission: TBD
This is Warner's 15th annual arts celebration. Enjoy art & craft demonstrations, performances, music, displays, creative activities,
complimentary museum admission, book sales, farmer’s market, and great food.
BUY, PLAY & EAT LOCALLY!
Co-Hosted by: The New Hampshire Telephone Museum
Location: NHTM Main Gallery
Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Admission: TBD
Mosaic Class - June 10th
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Hosted by: The New Hampshire Telephone Museum Location: NHTM Front Porch Time: 1 pm - 2 pm Admission: $20/pp |
Welcome Warner - Wednesday, July 12th
On Wednesday, July 12th the museum will be open to all Warner residents by donation. Make a day of it! Visit the museum, walk the charming town of Warner, grab some lunch, pick up a cold drink and relax in the park.
Hosted by: The New Hampshire Telephone Museum
Location: NHTM Main Gallery
Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Admission: By donation to all Warner Residents
Hosted by: The New Hampshire Telephone Museum
Location: NHTM Main Gallery
Time: 10 am - 4 pm
Admission: By donation to all Warner Residents
Paint & Sip Fundraiser - Wednesday, June 28th
By now, you probably know that a Paint & Sip party is actually an informal art class where people without any painting experience can complete a painting from start to finish. To make the experience even more relaxed, guests can have a glass or two of good wine, spend time with friends and leave with your very own masterpiece.
Paint & Sip parties are a wonderful way to get your creative juices flowing. It's also a fantastic way to give yourself a break from your busy daily life and be in the moment.
Painting changes the way we see colors and appreciate art, but also make us feel happier - so what's not to love about this type of gathering?
Our instructor, Krystin Watts Shields, is the creative mind behind Wild Paints which offers a myriad of artistic services including murals, sign painting, watercolor artwork, holiday cards, business cards, logo work and more.
We'll be offering two sessions for this event. There will be a 4:00 pm class and a 7:00 pm class. Classes are slated for two hours.
There is a maximum limit of 12 people per session and admission includes art supplies and a glass of wine.
There will be snacks and additional wine for purchase.
As the date approaches, we'll have a sign-up button where you may register and pay.
Hosted by: The New Hampshire Telephone Museum
Location: NHTM Lower Meeting Room
Time: First session: 4 pm/ Second Session: 7 pm
Admission: $35 per person
Paint & Sip parties are a wonderful way to get your creative juices flowing. It's also a fantastic way to give yourself a break from your busy daily life and be in the moment.
Painting changes the way we see colors and appreciate art, but also make us feel happier - so what's not to love about this type of gathering?
Our instructor, Krystin Watts Shields, is the creative mind behind Wild Paints which offers a myriad of artistic services including murals, sign painting, watercolor artwork, holiday cards, business cards, logo work and more.
We'll be offering two sessions for this event. There will be a 4:00 pm class and a 7:00 pm class. Classes are slated for two hours.
There is a maximum limit of 12 people per session and admission includes art supplies and a glass of wine.
There will be snacks and additional wine for purchase.
As the date approaches, we'll have a sign-up button where you may register and pay.
Hosted by: The New Hampshire Telephone Museum
Location: NHTM Lower Meeting Room
Time: First session: 4 pm/ Second Session: 7 pm
Admission: $35 per person
Smithsonian Day - Saturday, September 17th
Mark your calendar for America’s annual celebration of boundless curiosity on Saturday, September 17, 2023 and be part of our national Museum Day event. Museum Day brings together museums, zoos & cultural centers from all 50 states and offers free admission to all ticket holders.
Museum Day is a one-day event in which participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. Participants are allowed to download one ticket per email address.
Hosted by: The New Hampshire Telephone Museum
Location: NHTM Main Gallery
Admission: Print your Museum Day ticket and enjoy complimentary admission
Museum Day is a one-day event in which participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. Participants are allowed to download one ticket per email address.
Hosted by: The New Hampshire Telephone Museum
Location: NHTM Main Gallery
Admission: Print your Museum Day ticket and enjoy complimentary admission
Family History Month - October
Hosted by: The New Hampshire Telephone Museum
Location: NHTM Main Gallery
Time: TBD
Admission: TBD
Location: NHTM Main Gallery
Time: TBD
Admission: TBD
Warner Fall Foliage Festival - October 7th & 8th
The Warner Fall Foliage Festival is celebrating more than 70 years of welcoming folks to this delightful historic village.
The festival has become a Columbus Day weekend tradition, drawing people from across New England. It kicks off Friday night and runs through Sunday.
It's a crafts fair, a food fair... there are amusement rides...music...an oxen pull, a parade, a woodsman contest... and you can't forget to mention the popular lobster and chicken dinner!
There is so much to enjoy at the WFFF. Be sure to map out your day and park early...oh, and save room for fried dough!
The festival has become a Columbus Day weekend tradition, drawing people from across New England. It kicks off Friday night and runs through Sunday.
It's a crafts fair, a food fair... there are amusement rides...music...an oxen pull, a parade, a woodsman contest... and you can't forget to mention the popular lobster and chicken dinner!
There is so much to enjoy at the WFFF. Be sure to map out your day and park early...oh, and save room for fried dough!
Hosted by: The New Hampshire Telephone Museum
Location: NHTM Main Gallery
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Admission: TBD
Location: NHTM Main Gallery
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Admission: TBD
The Polar Express - December Date/Time TBD
Our 2nd annual holiday celebration showcasing The Polar Express.
Enjoy our hot cocoa bar as you watch the classic film starring Tom Hanks and spend time playing with the toy train.
We'll be adding more details as the date approaches.
Enjoy our hot cocoa bar as you watch the classic film starring Tom Hanks and spend time playing with the toy train.
We'll be adding more details as the date approaches.
Hosted by: The New Hampshire Telephone Museum
Location: NHTM Main Gallery
Time: TBD
Admission: TBD
Location: NHTM Main Gallery
Time: TBD
Admission: TBD
We're always on the look-out for interesting speakers and fun events, so on occasion, we're apt to arrange a Pop-Up Event. Pop-Up Events might be anything from an hour lecture or a mini-exhibit that lasts only a day. There's no way for any of us to know what or when a Pop-Up Event may occur, so you'll just have to be sure to sign up for our newsletter, follow us on Facebook.