The Woodman Museum will be holding its spring fundraiser, the first of two Beer, Music and History events to be held on the grounds of the Museum on June 9 from 4-7pm. Admission is $5 per guest. The Woodman Museum, now in swing for its 103rd season, is proud again to partner with Bad Lab… Continue reading Beer, Music and History at the Woodman
Venues: Hale House
The second structure of the four-building campus is the John Parker Hale House. Built in 1813 by John Williams — the “captain of industry” who started the Dover Cotton Factory in 1812, it became the home of famous abolitionist and U.S. Senator John Parker Hale in 1840. Acquired by the trustees in 1915 from Hale’s daughter Lucy, it now houses the museum’s varied historical collections, art, and period furniture.
Dunaway Hall The entire first floor houses dozens of glass cases which contain hundreds of items relating to the Dover area. Antique tools, engraved powder horns, pewter, china and glassware, early lanterns, antique toys, musical instruments, fire fighting equipment, streetcar memorabilia and a wonderful suit of Japanese medieval armor are just a few of the varied items on display.
Cocheco Manufacturing Printworks Return to a time when mill-workers earned 53 cents a day! Time charts, ledgers, fabric samples, old photographs and a Seth Thomas clock which was removed when the mills finally closed in 1940 are on display in a corner exhibit area.
The Clyde L. Whitehouse Alcove Beautifully worked scrimshaw, navigational equipment, and detailed ships models comprise the offerings here. There is even a working model of the old Mt. Washington Steamer on display.
***CANCELLED***Veterans Day 2018 at the Woodman
Veterans Day 2018 at the Woodman Museum has been cancelled due to snow. There is no rain/snow date. Thank you for your interest and we hope to see you in 2019!
22nd Annual Car Show @ the Woodman
Woodman Museum’s Antique and Classic Auto and Motorcycle Show Returns for its 22nd Year The Woodman Museum invites classic and antique automobile owners and visitors to its 22nd annual Antique and Classic Auto and Motorcycle Show on the grounds of the museum on Sunday, September 9, 2018 ( rain date Sept. 16) from 11am to… Continue reading 22nd Annual Car Show @ the Woodman
Woodman Speaker Series: Allan Breed
The Woodman Museum announces its 2018 speaker series, which begins with Allan Breed, who will be presenting a lecture on historic Seacoast furniture. The lecture, which is free to Woodman Museum members, is to be held on August 9 from 5 to 7 pm. Allan Breed, a native New Englander, is a master carver,… Continue reading Woodman Speaker Series: Allan Breed
Bad Lab Beer, BBQ and Ballads (Summer Fundraiser)
The Woodman Museum, partnering with Somersworth-based brewer Bad Lab Beer Co., will host “Beer, BBQ, and Ballads” on the campus grounds for its annual summer fundraiser. The fundraiser is scheduled for Sunday, August 19, from 4 to 7 pm. The outdoor event will feature great local beer and food by Bad Lab Beer Co.,… Continue reading Bad Lab Beer, BBQ and Ballads (Summer Fundraiser)
Dover Day at the Woodman
2018 Members Day
For our 2018 Members Day, the Woodman Museum will be staging an open-house with special guided “member” tours showcasing all the new exhibits and changes in the Hale and Woodman Houses. The taxidermy, scouting and Native American artifact exhibits in the Woodman and the entire first floor at the Hale House have been rearranged,providing a… Continue reading 2018 Members Day