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The New
Hampshire Boat Museum is an educational organization focusing on
the boating heritage and life on the lakes and rivers of New Hampshire.
We serve the local community and visitors by presenting exhibits
and outreach programs, events, publications and hands-on activities.
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Museum Presents
"Archaeology Under New Hampshire Waters"
Learn about NH's Submerged Cultural Resources
July 23, 2009 - Wolfeboro, NH. The New Hampshire Boat Museum in Wolfeboro is pleased to welcome Dr. David Switzer on Thursday, August 6 at 7pm for a presentation entitled “Archaeology Under New Hampshire Waters.”
An investigation of three shipwreck sites with Dr. Switzer will increase your understanding of submerged cultural resources and shipwreck regulations and introduce you to methods of carrying out nautical archaeology. The sites include one on Newfound Lake here in the Lakes Region and two in Hart's Cove at the mouth of the Piscataqua River.
The program will be presented by Dr. David Switzer, Professor of History Emeritus at Plymouth State University, who currently serves as Consulting Nautical Archaeologist for the State of New Hampshire. He is the recipient of PSU's Outstanding Teacher Award, as well as other awards and grants from National Geographic, Earthwatch and the NH Archaeology Society.
Guests are welcome to enjoy refreshments after the presentation and view the exhibits on display. This program is sponsored by the NH Humanities Council and is free and open to the public.
The New Hampshire Boat Museum has several upcoming events. Tickets for the August 13th Boathouse Tour are now available for sale at the Museum. Other events include the 33rd Annual Alton Bay Boat Show on August 8, and the Wolfeboro Race Boat Regatta September 17-19.
The New Hampshire Boat Museum has recently introduced new activities for children to make their visit fun and educational, with games such as “Eye Spy” and “Who Made That?” as well as an electric board for Nautical Terms.
The Museum is open Monday through Saturday 10am-4pm, and Sunday 12-4pm. Housed in the historic Allen A Resort's original dance hall, the Museum is located at 397 Center Street (Route 28 North), Wolfeboro Falls, two miles north of downtown Wolfeboro. For further information, contact Ann Sprague at 569-4554, asprague@nhbm.org, or visit their web site at nhbm.org.
OPEN: Memorial Day Weekend through Columbus Day –
HOURS: Monday through Saturday 10 - 4 / Sunday Noon - 4
New Hampshire Boat Museum 397 Center St. (Routes 109/28)
PO Box 1195 Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896
PHONE: 603-569-4554 – EMAIL:
museum@nhbm.org