Calling all beer enthusiasts and history buffs! We have an exciting event lined up just for you. Join us on June 12th from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Richards Free Library for “Brewing in NH,” a captivating journey through the history of beer and ale brewing in New Hampshire. This event is made possible… Read more Discover the Rich History of Brewing in New Hampshire
Local History
A Bear in the Corbin Forest
Published in the New Hampshire Argus and Spectator in Newport, NH on August 7, 1896 A little over a week ago Mr Woodbury, the superintendent of the farming on the Corbin estate here, took back the sheep from their pasture in Blue Mountain forest to their former pasture on Colt Mountain, from which they had… Read more A Bear in the Corbin Forest
Keep Newport Warm ’23
On October 24th we will celebrate Sarah Josepha Hale’s 235th birthday by starting the “Keep Newport Warm” project. This year there are two ways to get involved: As we did last year, Community members can help to make a scarf for the SJH statue displayed in front of the library. Just bring a piece of… Read more Keep Newport Warm ’23
A Spring Poem
Published in the Republican Champion April 30, 1885 in Newport, NH Originally published in the Detroit Free Press by Hal Berto The old man sits in the garden chair, Spring, Spring, beautiful Spring, His hat is off, so his head is bare, Spring, Spring, beautiful Spring, He readeth Tupper, it makes him weep, And anon… Read more A Spring Poem
Dedication of the Richards Free Library
Published in the New Hampshire Argus and Spectator March 1, 1889 The dedicatory exercises incident to the opening of the Richards Free Library to the use and benefit of the inhabitants of Newport, took place in the town hall during the afternoon of the 22nd inst. The weather for such an occasion was most propitious.… Read more Dedication of the Richards Free Library
