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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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City of Rochester unveils interactive signs marking historically significant downtown sites

The City of Rochester is pleased to announce the addition of several informational signs...
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Rochester Recreation & Arena Announces Free Concert Series on the Common

The Rochester Recreation Department is thrilled to announce the return of "Concert on the...
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Rochester Opera House presents Fiddler on the Roof July 12-27

The Rochester Opera House is proud to present the timeless musical Fiddler on the...
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The Franklin Gallery to present works by The Greater Rochester Camera Club

The Greater Rochester Camera Club (GRCC) is excited to host its 2024 Summer Show...
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Lend Me A Theater Presents “Into The Breeches!” at RPAC

Lend Me A Theater is excited to announce the opening of “Into The Breeches!”...
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16th Annual ‘Music For Giving’ Concert to benefit First Church Congregational

The Andrea Veal Voice Studio is proud to announce its 16th Annual Music For...
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The Franklin Gallery to present Summer in New England, featuring works by several local artists

The Franklin Gallery at RiverStones Custom Framing, 33 N. Main Street in Rochester, will...
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Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce names 2024 Nonprofit of the Year

The Non-Profit of the Year award presented by the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce...
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Rochester Opera House presents Roald Dahl’s beloved classic “James and the Giant Peach”

The Rochester Opera House is pleased to announce its adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved...
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RMFA, Creative Guts presents ‘Snarl’, works by Heather Hernon and Raisa Tolchinsky, reception on 5/14

Creative Guts is thrilled to present Snarl, a duo exhibition featuring the captivating works of...
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7th Annual Community Photography Show Awards Reception to be held on 5/10

The 7th Annual Community Photography Show Awards Reception will be held at 7:00 pm...
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Rochester Historical Society to host “The History of Agriculture as Told by Barns” on 5/9

The Rochester Historical Society and Museum will host "The History of Agriculture as Told...
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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...
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New Hampshire Remains #1 for Taxpayer Return on Investment

On March 27, Governor Kelly Ayotte announced that New Hampshire has been ranked the...
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Reminder: City Clerk’s Office Now Loacated In James W. Foley Memorial Community Center

On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, the Rochester City Clerk's Office officially moved from its...
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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...

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