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Muster Field Farm is associated with several organizations important to the museum's successful operation. We've listed these as well as other links that might be of interest: Related Organizations | Historical Societies | Farm Museums | Other Museums | Historic Music
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| HIKING / TRAILS |
| Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway Coalition |
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| RELATED ORGANIZATIONS |
| Society for the
Preservation of New England Antiquities The Matthew Harvey Homestead is under a society easement which gives legal protection in perpetuity against any alterations or activities which would adversely affect the appearance or worksmanship of the building SPNEA, 185 Lyman Street, Waltham, MA 02432 | (782) 891-1985 | www.spnea.org |
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| Society for the
Protection of New Hampshire Forests Approximately 200 acres of woods at Muster Field are under an easement from the Forest Society, precluding any development and allowing for sustainable forestry SPNHF, 54 Portsmouth Street, Concord, NH 03301 | (603) 224-9945 |
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| HISTORICAL SOCIETIES |
| New
Hampshire Historical
Society The NHHS is an independent, nonprofit organization which receives no operating support from the State of New Hampshire. As it has since its founding in 1823, the Society relies its membership for all funding. The Tuck Library, 30 Park Street, Concord, NH 03301-6394 ( 603) 225-3381 | e: bcopeley@nhhistory.org | www.nhhistory.org |
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| Sutton Historical
Society Muster Field is listed as one of the Society's historical cornerstones of the town of Sutton. PO Box 85, Sutton, NH 03260 |
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Billings Farm & Museum A living museum of Vermont's rural past as well as a working dairy farm. Operating in partnership with the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, the farm dates back to 1871 and today is still a working dairy. The musuem's extensive displays exhibited in 19th century barns use artifacts, oral histories, and photographs to depict the lives and culture of rural Vermonters. Tour the restored and furnished 1890 Farm House and dairy operations, and view the cows and daily operations of the dairy. Route 12 & River Road, P.O. Box 489, Woodstock, VT
05091-0489 |
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The Farmer's Museum At Cooperstown, NY. Explore our rural heritage and turn back the pages of time to 1845 when you stroll through our historic village and working farm. Meet the craftspeople who continue the traditions of tradesmen from the 19th century, learn about life on the farm firsthand, and experience the celebrations and day-to-day routines of rural Americans. The Fenimore Art Museum is just across the street. Lake Road, Cooperstown, NY 13326 |
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New Hampshire Farm Museum Visitors observe actual farm life skills and practices of the 1890s, with guided tours of the Jones Farmhouse, self-guided tour of the Jones Barn filled with farming tools and implements, active blacksmith shop and display cobbler shop, farm animals, 50 acres of land to explore, special events and programs related to agricultural activity. Closed during winter. 1305 White Mountain Hwy (Route 125), PO Box 644,
Milton, NH 03851 |
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Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm Small country museum documenting Remick family's 99 years of consecutive medical service to the local community. Step back in time and get a glimpse of early medical history in a rural New England village. Agricultural history is also presented, with comprehensive displays interpreting the tools and equipment of everyday life on a family farm. Hands-on interactive activities and special events throughout the year. Open year-round.. 58 Cleveland Hill Road, P.O. Box 250, Tamworth, NH
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Stonewall Farm Working Farm and Educational
Center
A working New England farm and non-profit education center, dedicated to promoting the importance of local agriculture and the stewardship of natural resources.Lots of activities for families and kids, including school programs and summer camp Check their website for full listing of educational programs and special events. 242 Chesterfield Road, Keene, NH 03431 |
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| OTHER MUSEUMS |
 Canterbury Shaker Village
288 Shaker Road, Canterbury, NH
03224 |
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 Enfield
Shaker VillageEnfield, NH | www.shakermuseum.org |
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The Fort at No. 4
Living History Museum Springfield Road -
Route 11, Charlestown, NH 03603 |
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| Mt. Kearsarge
Indian Museum Non-profit museum dedicated to increasing public awareness of American American traditions, philosophy, and art. Through exhibits and programs, the Museum seeks to teach and inspire an understanding of the natural world and of resource conservation and land stewardship as developed by native people over thousands of years. Open May 1 through October 31, seven days a week. Kearsarge Mountain Road, Warner, NH 03278 | www.indianmuseum.com |
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of New Hampshire History HOURS: Tues-Sat 9:30-5 (also open Mondays in December and from July 1-October 15); Thurs evenings till 8:30 pm; Sunday noon-5 The Hamel Center, 6 Eagle Square, Concord, NH
03301-4923 |
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| Sargent Museum of
Archaeology and Anthropology Center for Connecticut River Archaeological Research & Education. Check their website for interesting archaeology-related events throughout New Hampshire. Open 10am-4pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays Location: Newport, NH |
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Strawbery Banke Museum Explore the history of the Portsmouth area from its earliest history through the 19th century at this outdoor history museum. Tour the many homes and dwellings, which have been restored and furnished to particular periods in the past, house special exhibits on such special themes as architecture or archaeology, or serve as shops for artisans practicing traditional trades. Open mid-April through October. (Entrance) Hancock Street, PO Box 300, Portsmouth, NH
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| HISTORIC MUSIC |
| Popular Songs in American History
www.contemplator.com/america/ A fabulous music site of 17-19th century tunes, including background information and dowloadable midi files |
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| Middlesex County
Volunteers Fife & Drum www.mcvfifesanddrums.org/ We've featured their music on our Muster Book page; a well-known, wonderful fife & drum corp. Download midi clips from their website |
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Located on the shore of the
Connecticut River at Charlestown, NH, The Fort at No. 4 Living History
Museum is dedicated to keeping alive the memory of the men and women who
helped shape Vermont and New Hampshire during the early 1700's.