Belknap Mill reduces hours of operation

LACONIA — A reduction in hours for the Belknap Mill to be open to the general public has been announced by the Board of Trustees for the Belknap Mill Society. The Mill will typically be open to the public Wednesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm, although hours may vary due to events and private functions.

The Belknap Mill will dedicate time to develop its award-winning fourth grade program, My First Day of Work at the Mill, become the sought after space for rentals with its historic charm and renovate its museum space for special events and showings. The Belknap Mill will continue to be open to the general public on Thursdays when Stewart Ramsey holds his sock demonstration, replicating the history of the Mill, as well as continue to work with local artists to showcase their work in the galleries.

Beth San Soucie, the managing director for the Belknap Mill, says, "we are working hard to incorporate STEM education into our mission by putting the 'A' in STEM; moving the Mill – full STEAM ahead. All while doing our best to minimize disruptions to the services we provide to the public/'' San Soucie will be working closely with the Board of Trustees to further refine and expand the offerings of the oldest, unaltered textile mill in the United States and official meetinghouse of New Hampshire.

As the hours of the Belknap Mill will vary, please check the website for a list of events and hours at www.belknapmill.org, call ahead at (603) 524-8813 or email Beth at programs@belknapmill.org. The Belknap Mill has a permanent exhibit that interprets the history of the textile industry in Laconia, and has changing monthly exhibits focusing on the arts and history, as well as educational programs for all ages.