Programs and Events at the Historic Belknap Mill

Call (603) 524-8813 or send email information@belknapmill.org for reservations, confirmations, ticket sales, and any information you may require.

FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2009 5:30 PM
Cucina, Cultura e Concerto d'Italia also known as
Cuisine, Culture and Concert of Italy

On Friday, May 29, 2009, The Historic Belknap Mill will transform the former Bloom's Variety building into Southern Italy. In a three part evening, guests will experience the food, culture, and music of southern Italy. The evening will begin at 5:30 pm with some authenic Italian antipasti (Italian appetizers) catered by O' Steaks and Seafood's catering arm, known as Magic Food Productions. Immediately following, Grace Distefano Grady, the prime force behind the Italian Cultural Club, will give a presentation titled, "Dispelling the American Myths of Italian Culture". The headlining entertainment for the evening, folk music ensemble, Newpoli, will take the stage at 6:30. Newpoli, a group of nine professional musicians, all graduates of the Berklee School of Music, will perform two 45 minutes sets from their repertoir that has entertained audiances worldwide.

April 27-June 5, 2009
My First Day of Work in a Mill

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This nationally acclaimed field trip experience benefits 2,000 fourth graders across the state each year. We take the children back to 1918, when production was at its peak, and the Historic Belknap Mill was shipping socks overseas to soldiers fighting in the trenches. Children take on identities of former employees and experience the jobs to make the socks. They learn to take pride in their heritage, practice good management and teamwork. This program was the first in the state to meet the new standards for teaching math, economics, government, geography and history and received a national award in 1998.

Laconia Knits   -   OnGoing

Visit the nation’s first and only industrial knitting museum!

Knitting machines, from 1865 to 1945, tell the story of the Lakes Region’s major role in industrial knitting in America

Watch machines manufacture socks, caps and other products. A hydroelectric power system, in use from 1918 to 1969, is partially operable.

Products made on the knitting machines are for sale in the meetinghouse Gift Shop, open daily Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and during special events.

Friday, JuLY 11, 2009
American Red Cross Blood Drive

As a community service, the Historic Belknap Mill is hosting this blood drive in partnership with the American Red Cross.

Fri., Nov. 6, 2009 6:30 pm
Historic Belknap Mill 186th Anniversary Celebration & Live Auction

Celebrate the Historic Belknap Mill's 186th Birthday with a feast of food and festivities. Lakes Region restaurants and caterers will host a seated dinner of “signature dishes” and complimentary wine and non-alcoholic beverages.  A Live Auction will feature fine products and services. 

November 1 - December 19 at Noon, 2009
Tickets on Sale: Christmas Stocking Raffle

Let us fill up your Christmas stocking, with a $5,000.00 cash award! From Nov. 17 – Dec. 22, we'll be selling 100 tickets @ $100.00 each, with a guaranteed $5,000.00 cash award!  With each ticket, you will receive a Christmas stocking made on one of the Belknap Mill's vintage knitting machines.

December 8 - 31, 2009
Trees for the Holidays

Eighteen trees, sponsored by area businesses, and spectacularly decorated by individuals, organizations, classrooms, or businesses, usher in the holiday season. Trees are judged by you, the general public!

Two $100 prizes (1 adult category, 1 student category) will be awarded on Friday, December 19.

Sunday, December 14, 2009 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Holiday Open House

Join us for tours, refreshments and holiday entertainment. The Meetinghouse Gift Shop will be open with many new products for holiday gift-giving. Free Admission.

Friday, December 19, 2009 Noon
Stocking Raffle Drawing

Let us fill up your Christmas stocking, with a $5,000.00 cash award! From November 17 - December 21, we'll be selling 100 tickets & $100 each, with a guaranteed $5,000.00 cash award! With each ticket, you will receive a Christmas stocking made on one of the Belknap Mill's vintage knitting machines.

December 31, 2009 11:30 PM
Ring in the New Year!

Share a cherished Laconia tradition - ring in the New Year at the Belknap Mill! Society founder Peter S. Karagianis has organized this event since 1970.

The bell was cast by George Holbrook, an apprentice to Paul Revere, in 1823. Free admission. Refreshments will be served.

EVENTS CONCLUDED EARLIER IN 2009

LOOK FOR SOME OF THEM AGAIN IN 2010!

Listed below are events and programs presented by the Historic Belknap Mill. Some of these programs, or programs similar in nature, will be presented at similar times next year.

MONDAY, MARCH 16,2009 8:00 AM
ARTS ALIVE "Weaving in the Arts" Professional Development Workshop

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Open (and print) page two of the flyer including the signup form

Class for professional art educators featuring instruction on classroom techniques and curriculum from a pannel of professional educators. Includes breakfast and lunch and upon completeion a NH Dept. of Education certificate towards continuing professional development. Enrollment fee of $50.00 benefits the Historic Belknap Mill.

TUESDAY, MARCH 17,2009 6:00-7:30 PM
ARTS ALIVE "Gilmanton Open House" Student Art Show

Gilmanton Elementary School will be featured during this open house. Students, their parents and the public are invited to view the visual arts and listen to the performing arts. There is no charge for admission and complimentary refreshments will be served.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18,2009 5:00-7:00 PM
ARTS ALIVE "Winnisquam Open House" Student Art Show

Winnisquam Schools' art will be featured during this open house. Students, their parents and the public are invited to view the visual arts and listen to the performing arts. There is no charge for admission and complimentary refreshments will be served.

Friday, March 20, 2009 7:00 p.m.
Woods Tea Co

The Historic Belknap Mill announces that a performance on Friday, March 20 by the ever-popular Woods Tea Company will kick off its Spring concert series. The concert will begin at 7 pm in the Rose Chertok Gallery at the Mill. In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, complimentary Irish coffee will be served to concert goers.

The group recently announced that singer/songwriter Patti Casey has joined the group as a permanent member. She has appeared on “A Prairie Home Companion” with Garrison Keillor, has won Texas’ prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk songwriter’s competition and was a winner of the Chris Austin Songwriting Contest at the legendary Merlefest in Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Patti plays the guitar, penny whistle, and flute and is a French-Canadian clogger.

Tickets can be purchased for $18 for non-members and $15 for members in person at the Mill, or by calling 603.524.8813 to order tickets with a credit card by phone.

TUESDAY, MARCH 24,2009 5:00-7:00 PM
ARTS ALIVE "Belmont Open House" Student Art Show

Belmont Schools' art will be featured during this open house. Students, their parents and the public are invited to view the visual arts and listen to the performing arts. There is no charge for admission and complimentary refreshments will be served.

Friday, April 17, 2009 7:00 p.m.
Swing Into Spring with Swing A Cat

FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2009 6:30 PM
Life's A Beach: Private Collections Showcase

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On Friday, May 8, 2009, it will be "hot fun in the summertime" as we turn back the clock to the salad days of summer. The Lake Opechee Conference Center will be transformed into the Lakes Region's favorite summer hangouts. Stroll down the Weirs Boulevard Boardwalk, see a Frankie and Annette flick at the drive-in, get a cold one at the Flamingo Lounge and dance the night away on the beach of the Big Lake. Featured is a collection of beautifully restored classic, warm-weather cars, antique boats, fashions, furnishings and memorabilia reminiscent of summers past.

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