Events at the Pierce Manse
BRIGADE LECTURE SERIES & SPECIAL EVENTS
The Brigade Lecture Series is a monthly lecture series that is free and open to the public. Programs are typically held at 2pm on Wednesdays each month May through October (unless otherwise noted) at the Pierce Manse, 14 Horseshoe Pond Land, Concord, NH. Seating is limited.
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Wednesday, May 21: "Rescuing Injured Wildlife"
Presenter Maria Colby is the founder of “Wings of the Dawn,” a wildlife rehabilitation center and bird sanctuary. She is licensed and highly educated in this work and partners with the NH Fish and Game Department to save, nurse back to health and rehabilitate wildlife. Maria will bring some of the Center’s “residents” with her.
Wednesday, June 18: "Manchester's Airport: Flying Through Time"
Brimming with historic photographs, memorable quotes, and accounts of history in
the making, this presentation by Ed Brouder chronicles the birth, adolescence, and adulthood of one of America's leading airports.
July Concert on the Lawn and Open House, Date TBD
7pm: Nevers’ Band Concert on the Lawn at the Pierce Manse. Bring a chair. Rain cancels.
5:30-6:30pm: Ice cream social and open house.
Wednesday, August 20: "Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire"
Presented by Barbara Ward, Senior Grant Writer and Special Projects, The Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire
Wednesday, September 17: "Remember the Ladies: Introducing Some of NH's First Ladies"
Presented by Phyllis M.C. Gagnon, Freelance writer and editor, author, Pierce Brigade Board Member and Pierce Manse
Wednesday, October 22: "Supreme Court Cases That Changed America"
Presented by Matt Fisk, Educator, Principal of Bow High School and Pierce Brigade Member.
SPECIAL EVENT: Tuesday, November 25, 10am - Official Remembrance of Franklin Pierce
A graveside wreath laying will commemorate President Franklin Pierce’s 218th birthday in Old North Cemetery in Concord, New Hampshire. The wreath is sent annually from the White House and commemorates the president’s date of birth and contributions serving in the country’s highest office. Members of the New Hampshire National Guard and the Pierce Brigade will lay the wreath, present the colors and a salute. Old North Cemetery is located at 141 North State Street in Concord, NH. A reception will follow at the Pierce Manse.
SPECIAL EVENT: December 13, 10am - Wreaths Across America Ceremony Honoring Veterans
This ceremony coincides with others across the USA remembering the service of all veterans with a Christmas wreath previously placed at each grave.
Volunteers wishing to assist in the placement of wreaths on veteran’s graves are invited to join the Pierce Brigade on Friday, December 12 at 10:00am in Old North Cemetery, which is located at 141 North State Street in Concord, NH.