Our National Thanksgiving: With Thanks to President Lincoln and Mrs. Hale
The Moosilauke Public Library has received a grant from New Hampshire Humanities to present Our National Thanksgiving: With Thanks to President Lincoln and Mrs. Hale
Our National Thanksgiving: With Thanks to President Lincoln and Mrs. Hale will be presented on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:00PM at the Woodstock Town Office Building, 165 Lost River Road, N. Woodstock, NH.
Steve and Sharon Wood are historical presenters specializing in 19th century American history. They will portray our 16th president and the editor of the popular 19th century magazine, Godey’s Lady’s Book, who was born in Newport, New Hampshire. Together they will tell the story of Sarah Josepha Hale’s thirty-year campaign to have Thanksgiving declared a national holiday. Her efforts were successful when Lincoln signed his Thanksgiving Proclamation in 1863.
This program is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be available.
Tor more information about this program, contact Wendy, 603-745-9971, moosilpl@woodstocknh.gov
New Hampshire Humanities nurtures the joy of learning and inspires community engagement by bringing life-enhancing ideas from the humanities to the people of New Hampshire. They connect people with ideas. Learn more at www.nhhumanities.org.
