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From the Executive Director:
(Posted Monday, Feb. 13, 2017) Even though the Laconia Public Library has opened, today, the cancellation of tonight’s IOOF program...
Shane Selling
Feb 23, 20172 min read
Mt. Lebanon Lodge #32 Exhibit
December 7, 2016 – March 1, 2017 — On December 7, 2016 LHMS opened an overview exhibit of this important 197 year old local...
Shane Selling
Jan 6, 20171 min read
Bob Giguere Exhibit
Currently also on display at the Laconia Public Library are materials pertaining to the United States Navy service of Robert A. Giguere,...
Shane Selling
Dec 26, 20161 min read


Posts retrieved from ‘laconiahistorical’ guestbook (2007-2010)
Jeanne Malone: I would like to buy at least five sets of the “Historic Lakes Region” notecards for Christmas gifts. They are perfect!! I...
Shane Selling
Dec 26, 20163 min read
Request for blueprints
We have received a request for the original blueprints of the three buildings currently occupied by HealthLink on Main Street, Laconia —...
Shane Selling
Dec 26, 20161 min read
The May Family
The May Family — December 2016 Jacob May of Laconia, NH, who had come to this country from Germany in 1879, went on to found a hosiery...
Shane Selling
Dec 23, 20161 min read
This is a Test
This is a test. Send your comments to LHMS via this feature.
Shane Selling
Dec 21, 20161 min read
Urgent financial request
As you may be aware, LHMS owns a building on Water Street which is part of the Water Street Foundry Condo Association. Recently the...
Shane Selling
Dec 17, 20161 min read


Shane Selling
Dec 16, 20160 min read
Local Disasters
Railroad Wrecks September 15, 1900 On September 15, 1900 two trains, one headed northbound, the other headed southbound, collided with...
Shane Selling
Dec 15, 20163 min read
Exhibitions – Old Data
This material was salvaged from the old website. March 30 – April 6 (Year unknown) New England Landscape painting by Gerri Harvey Lakes...
Shane Selling
Dec 15, 20161 min read
2016 Monthly Events
• January 11 Hans Hug “What Lies Beneath Lake Winnipesaukee?” • February 22 Dick Smith Adaptive Skiing • March 21 Robin Moyer...
Shane Selling
Dec 15, 20161 min read
‘Made in Laconia’ Exhibit
This exhibit was on view at The Laconia Public Library from May through July, 2013. “Made in Laconia” provides us with a glimpse into...
Shane Selling
Dec 15, 201619 min read
Railroad disasters
Railroad Wrecks September 15, 1900 On September 15, 1900 two trains, one headed northbound, the other headed southbound, collided with...
Shane Selling
Dec 15, 20163 min read
From the archives
Here are some postings recovered from the old website. Years are not known: March 30 – April 6 • New England Landscape painting by...
Shane Selling
Dec 3, 20161 min read
Antiques Appraisal Day
Annual May and November event.
Shane Selling
Dec 3, 20161 min read
Programs on TV
LHMS programs are available on Lakes Region Public Access, Channel 25 of MetroCast TV. Air times are Wednesdays at 9 p.m., Thursdays at 4...
Shane Selling
Dec 3, 20161 min read
LHMS 2016 Exhibits at Laconia Public Library Gallery
January-March/ Old Schools of Laconia March-June/Aquedoctan. Indian Nation on Laconia’s Shores June-September/Laconia Timeline and 400...
Shane Selling
Dec 2, 20161 min read
The Laconia Congregational Church
November 11, 2016 The Laconia Congregational Church will present their history within our community on Monday November 21st. The church...
Shane Selling
Nov 15, 20161 min read
The Great Seafaring Ships of Laconia
The Great Seafaring Ships of Laconia is an exhibit that tells the story of 6 vessels. As an initiative within the New England Charter...
Shane Selling
Nov 6, 20161 min read
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