Meredith Historical Society hosts program on Civil War Technology on April 5

MEREDITH — The Meredith Historical Society will host an upcoming program on Tuesday, April 5 — “From Guns to Gramophones: Civil War and the Technology that Shaped America”, presented by Carrie Brown. Carrie will explore the technological triumph that helped save the Union. Her program will focus on the critical and somewhat surprising role of New Hampshire and Vermont in producing industrial technology that won the war and changed American life.

A resident of Enfield, Carrie Brown holds a Ph.D. in American Literature and Folklore from the University of Virginia. She is an independent scholar who also works as a freelance history curator for museums in New England. Carrie has curated two exhibitions on the Civil War for the American Precision Museum, as well as exhibitions on the history of aviation, the early years of the automobile, and the bicycle.

Karen Thorndike, President of the Meredith Historical Society noted that the Society is grateful to NH Humanities for their support in making this program possible. “What a great way to kick off the 2022 Program Series,” she added.

The presentation will be at the Meredith Community Center, 1 Circle Drive. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for light refreshments. The program begins at 7 p.m. All programs of the Society are free and all are welcome.

For more information about the Meredith Historical Society and a complete schedule of upcoming programs please visit: www.meredithhistoricalsocietynh.org or contact John Edgar, MHS board member at 603 677-2693.