Revolution, Religion & Research
May 20, 2026 / 9:30 to 3:00 • St. Joseph Cathedral, 145 Lowell Street, Manchester, NH
May 20, 2026 / 9:30 to 3:00 • St. Joseph Cathedral, 145 Lowell Street, Manchester, NH
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Join the New Hampshire Archives Group on May 20 at St. Joseph Cathedral for its Spring 2026 workshop.
IntroductionAt this workshop we are looking at New Hampshire during the Revolutionary War, the history of religion in the state, Franco-American genealogy in northern New England, and a scandal in the Queen City. Program details below...
ProgramWe are pleased to offer the following presentations (click on title for synopsis & presenter):
9:30 WORKSHOP WELCOME
Welcoming remarks by Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais and NHAG President Dennis Pedley. 9:45 Curating the Revolution’s 250th
This summer marks the 250th anniversary of American independence. Larger states get the most attention, but New Hampshire and its people played a significant role in the American Revolution. This presentation will describe how the New Hampshire Historical Society has been working to share the ways that the national story is, at heart, a New Hampshire story, including programming, publications, exhibitions, and a statewide scavenger hunt this summer. Jenn Walton is the Assistant Director of Education and Public Programs at the New Hampshire Historical Society, where she develops in-house and outreach education programs for schoolkids, contributes to the Society’s “Moose on the Loose” project, a free online educational resource for grades K-12, contributes to exhibition development, and coordinates print and digital communications. She is also the Society’s representative on the New Hampshire Heritage Museum Trail. Jenn holds degrees from Vassar College and The Ohio State University. 10:30 IMMIGRANT EXPERIENCE IN ARCHIVES
Using the Franco-American records at the University of Southern Maine to illustrate the immigrant experience in northern New England. Anna Faherty holds an MA in History and a MS in Library Science with a concentration in archives. She is the archivist at the Franco-American Collection, located on the Lewiston campus. As the solo arranger at the Collection, she provides K-12 and university level instruction on primary sources and Franco-American history in Maine, coordinates community events, and engages in preventative preservation practices to help meet the Collection’s mission to preserve and promote the Franco-American culture and history in Maine. 11:30 American-CANADIAN GENEALOGY
Brief overview of the American-Canadian Genealogical Society (ACGS). The Society was founded in founded in 1973 by Prof. Roger Lawrence and Lucille Caron Legasse; it was the first genealogical society to focus on the ancestry of the Canadian immigrants to New England. Presented by Phil Cote. 12:00 Lunch Break / Networking
A perfect time for networking with other NHAG members. 1:00 250 years of religion in NH
Presented by Dennis Pedley, archivist for the Diocese of Manchester since May 2018. 2:00 Lindencrest scandal
LINDENCREST — the forgotten saga of an 1890s Manchester scandal! The players include: * a wealthy young widow and her teenage daughter * a respected medical doctor-turned financial wizard * a bank executive who fled to South America * a fabulously rich Massachusetts shipping merchant Lindencrest was an elegant mansion built on a hill overlooking the Queen City. Its owner, Cora L. Brookhouse, discovered she was bankrupt just as Queen City residents learned of the economic collapse of two local banks and a fire insurance company. What Cora had in common with all three ruined firms was Dr. Joseph C. Moore, legal guardian of Cora's young daughter. Moore also owned the Union Publishing Company, and when it became known that his newspaper had over-issued stock, federal, county and state charges followed, resulting in a prison sentence. Presented by Ed Brouder, a veteran communications professional, broadcaster, and educator with more than five decades of experience in radio, digital media, and public service. He most recently served as a communications instructor at Nashua Community College and as a news editor and weekend program host for New Hampshire Public Radio. Brouder is the owner of Man From Mars Productions, where he produces audio content, manages web platforms, and specializes in digital media and archival audio transfers. He is also an active community leader, having served as president of the Manchester Historic Association. Post-workshop optional tours: Manchester Historic Association Research Center or Manchester Diocese Archives. |
Handouts, Resources, etc.
We've added a resource page for this workshop to distribute handouts and other resources related to our workshop topics. And here's a bonus: You can also browse resource pages from past workshops...
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