Laconia Historical & Museum Society offers tour of Meredith Bridge Cemetery

LACONIA — Laconia Historical & Museum Society offers A Gravely Historical Tour of Meredith Bridge Cemetery on Sunday, Oct. 27, 1-2:30 p.m.

Meredith Bridge Cemetery was organized in 1844 along Monroe Street and Lawrence Court to replace the Old Burial Grounds, once located behind the old Moulton Opera House Block downtown. In the process of moving the remains from the Old Burial Grounds to Meredith Bridge and Union Cemeteries, several bodies were never found.

Longtime LHMS member and historian Patrick Tierney will lead an interesting and informative walking tour, presenting the trials and tribulations of some of Laconia’s earliest and most notable residents, and explaining how they all worked together to ensure the growth and prosperity of their young community.

Learn the stories and accomplishments of familiar local names such as Avery, Jewett, Melcher, and Bean and how they and others contributed to Laconia’s success. Margaret Mead said, "Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world, because indeed it is the only thing that ever has."

For more information, visit laconiahistory.com.