Newfields' Historical Evening

Mark Your Calendars!

🗓️ Date: May 23rd

📍 Location: Town Hall

🕕 Time: 6 pm – 8 pm

Step into a world where history comes alive, and experience the heartbeat of Newfields!

​

Once home to a bustling foundry by the river, Newfields was a place where creativity sparked, and iron flowed, crafting everything from the warm wood stoves that hugged our ancestors during chilly winters to the sturdy manhole covers that still guard our streets.
 

Journey back to when the Stratham Newfields Bridge wasn't just a crossing but a gateway, where a mere quarter of a cent would grant passage to a pig or a sheep, weaving the fabric of commerce and community life.
 

Dive into the story of a horse-drawn town hearse hijacked by joy riders on a New Year’s Eve escapade, a tale of mischief that still tickles the imagination.
 

Stand beneath the Bell on Badger Park, a Revere Bell, not just any bell but one that rose from the ashes of the Methodist Church fire, a symbol of hope and endurance.
 

Ponder the enigma of how a dingy found its way atop the library one Halloween, a prank that left smiles and bewilderment in its wake.

​

This is your invitation to step through the pages of history, to touch, see, and feel the vibrant tapestry of life in Newfields.

Join us on May 23rd at Town Hall, from 6 pm to 8 pm, for an unforgettable journey into the heart of our town's heritage.
 

Experience firsthand the tales of our townspeople, their lives, and legacies through captivating photos, artifacts, and a special video presentation.

Don't miss this chance to connect with the amazing history that surrounds you, to be part of the story, and to carry forward the spirit of Newfields.