Join us for HISTORY FEST! at the Penacook Historical Society, a fun day for all ages.  Explore 18th and 19th century historic buildings and view antique vehicles owned by the Abbot-Downing Historical Society. Experience old ways of making barns and houses, wood windows, baskets, quilts, oil lamps, clothing and photography. Old-fashioned games and activities for kids like washing and hanging laundry on a clothesline. Celebrate America 250 & Concord 300 at the 1774 House, the oldest standing house in Penacook village, and recent recipient of a grant from the 1772 Foundation in cooperation with the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance. Penacook’s own Sweet Dreamz will be there with lunch and dessert treats. This event is free and open to the public. No registration necessary.

Round out your day in greater Penacook with visits to the Beede Marketplace Craft Fair (9AM-12PM), Bittersweet Fabric (9AM-1PM) for National Sewing Machine Day, Horace Chase Lodge (BBQ 1-4PM), Penacook Parks (Canal St, Riverside, Rolfe), and area historic sites.