Programs and Events 

​August 22
Sunday 11 AM - 2 PM

Sutton's 106th Old Home Day 2021 
EVERYONE WELCOME! EVERYBODY COME! ​MEET OLD FRIENDS AND MAKE NEW ONES!

Please plan to join us as we celebrate Sutton's 106th Old Home Day with festivities at Wadleigh State Park on the shores of Kezar Lake in North Sutton beginning at 11 AM on August 22. Rain or Shine.

Inform the park attendant you're coming to the Historical Society event and head to the Pavilion. Program begins at 11 AM. BBQ lunch for pre-sale only catered by The Appleseed Restaurant. Free concert from noon - 2 PM featuring:
  • Ben Dobrowski performing down home local folkgrass/rock
  • Susie Burke and David Surette performing traditional and original folk music
Playground for kids young and old! Bring your bathing suit and enjoy the lake! Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the concert.

BBQ lunch will be served from 11:30 - 1 ONLY.   
Limited tickets available. TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE, no exceptions! 
Deadline for ticket purchase is August 15. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7.50 for kids 12 and under. Buy your tickets online and bring your ticket to check-in and receive a wrist band for the food line. 
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Menu includes:    
  • BBQ chicken breast
  • Hot dogs
  • Cole slaw, Big Pete's potato salad
  • Corn on the cob
  • Cornbread
  • Cookies and brownies
 
  • Kids Meals include hot dog and chips, one additional side, brownies and cookies
  • Beverages included with all meals
For complete details and to purchase BBQ tickets, click here. 
The NH Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation hosts the event.​
​December 20
Sunday 5 PM
 2020 Annual Christmas Pageant 
 Watch the video trailer  here -->

​VIDEO PREMIERED December 20 

​The pandemic gave us a holiday gift; a reason to create a virtual video rendition of the traditional Sutton Annual Christmas Pageant at the historic South Sutton Meetinghouse for all to enjoy! The video production of the traditional pageant is now available online, complete with historic recordings from Christmas Pageants past!
Aug. 23 Sunday 11AM
106th Old Home Day Video Premiere
Enjoy the sneak peek video below!
We are please to announce the online video premiere of the 106th Sutton Old Home Day Services. Join us on Old Home Day from the comfort of your home. Please ask your family and friends ​to share in a new tradition during this extraordinary year. 

* Please note that the in-person meetinghouse service will not be held.

VIDEO PREMIERE Sunday August 23 at 11 AM. Set a reminder and don't miss it!

Following the premiere, the video will remain available online for all to enjoy at any time. 
Oct. 22 & 23
Thursday/Friday
SHS Old Home Day Featured on Yankee Chronicle
BEHIND THE SCENES
SHS featured on the local Yankee Chronicle cable program as a nonprofit shows its creativity and resillience during the pandemic.

If you missed the broadcast, click below watch to the show.
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Oct. 24
 Saturday
Sutton Historical Society
ANNUAL MEETING
VIA ZOOM
The SHS 2020 Annual Meeting will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, October 24 via Zoom. 
Nov. 14
 Saturday
Sutton Historical Society
CHILI TO GO
Let SHS prepare your dinner while you support a great cause!

Call 603-938-2300 by Thursday, November 12
to place your order for 
Beef or Vegetarian Chili Dinner
complete with corn muffin and cookies.

Curbside Pickup 3:30 - 5:30
Saturday, November 14 
at the Sutton Historical Society headquarters
​655 Rt. 144, South Sutton
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