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Rochester NH History Podcast: Rochester’s E.H. Corson and the First Bicycle Ride Down Mt. Washington

In this episode of the Rochester NH History Podcast, learn about the first person to ride a bicycle down Mount Washington—E. H. Corson of Rochester. In 1883, Corson fearlessly navigated the mountain’s 7.5-mile-long carriage road, a narrow, winding path just 16 feet wide, featuring 99...
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Rochester Historical Society to Host Free Presentation on NH’s Covered Bridges on 4/10

The Rochester Historical Society will host a presentation on New Hampshire’s covered bridges on April 10 at 6:00 PM. The event will feature guest speaker Kim Varney Chandler, author of Covered Bridges of New Hampshire (2022). New Hampshire was once home to more than 300...

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RMFA volunteers complete a vibrant mural on Teen Drop-in Center

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts (RMFA) is pleased to announce the completion of...
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Rochester Pride returns Saturday, August 26 on Hanson Street

Volunteers of the Rochester Pride committee invite the LGBTQIA+ community and allies to downtown...
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Opera House extends The SpongeBob Musical, fun for the whole family

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and became the hottest star on...
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LILA Dance Festival returns to Rochester Common on 8/26

Bringing live dance to the Lilac City and the greater Seacoast area, the LILA...
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RMFA to showcase works by Matt Demers at Rochester Public Library

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce “Good Grief”, an exhibition...
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Arts organizers seek community volunteers to assist with downtown mural

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts, in collaboration with Rochester Main Street, has partnered...
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Explore the Wilderness through Words and Images: John Doelman presents “Quetico Connection” at the Public Library

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce an upcoming event featuring John Doelman,...
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Rochester Public Library to feature art by Suzanne Jolin

The Rochester Public Library is pleased to announce an exhibition featuring a series of...
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Franklin Gallery to showcase Seacoast LGBT History Exhibition

How did the University of New Hampshire make national news in the 1970s? When...
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Rochester NH History Podcast: A Nightmare on Elm Street

Did you ever notice in Old pictures of downtown Rochester that the city streets...
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SpongeBob SquarePants to take over the Rochester Opera House in August

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea and became the hottest star on...
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Rochester History Podcast examines every day objects from our past

What do Fernald Hacketts Restaurant, the Milkman, the American Civil War, an old tavern...
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Rochester Public Library offering Drop-In Tech Help on Moday Afternoons

Need assistance with Libby, Hoopla, or other library resources? Want basic guidance on using...
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Chamber of Commerce Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Church of God, Welcomes New Pastor

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome the Church of God...
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Floral Design on a Budget: Learn to Transform Grocery Store Bouquets on 4/21

The Rochester Public Library will host a hands-on workshop that teaches participants how to...
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NH Governor Ayotte Calls Attention to Dangers of Distracted Driving

On March 31, Governor Kelly Ayotte held a press conference with members of state...

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