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Check back often to follow along with our preservation progress, event updates, and stories from the community as we work to protect the Maxfield Parrish Stage Set for future generations.
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The Maxfield Parrish Stage Set and Plainfield Town Hall Committees were pleased to help the producers of New Hampshire PBS with the filming of "Our Hometown" stories. Several stories about the stage, Maxfield Parrish, and William Howard Hart came up. We will share in the coming days some of the items people brought to share.It's a wrap!
After six days of filming stories in Plainfield and Meriden, NHPBS "Our Hometown" producers have left after interviewing 48(!!!) people. They will be back in June to take more pictures and film some additional footage. The show will air most likely in August and we will plan a preview party and invite the producers and Rebecca to join us. A big THANK YOU to all who participated.
With so many people willing to share stories, and several we couldn't get scheduled, we may be motivated to have regular, informal storytelling hours and record a few more for the Plainfield Plainfield NH Historical Society.
#NHPBS #PlainfiieldNH #RebeccaRule #storytelling #ParrishinPlainfield #maxfieldparrishstageset
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Look who is in Plainfield at the Plainfield Village Town Hall today!
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Here is another Maxfield Parrish painting that many enjoy. It still remains in New Hampshire in the collection of Dartmouth. college. Read more about this painting at hoodmuseum.dartmouth.edu/objects/p.950.73. The farm was actually in Windsor, VT."Hunt Farm" by Maxfield Parrish
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This is a familiar place in Plainfield! Do you recognize it?Winter Farm Dark by Maxfield Parrish
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We love to introduce children to the Town Hall and Maxfield Parrish Stage Set! This group was captivated by the set. Their storytelling was excellent. It was wonderful to see such great community support.
Our volunteers welcome school field trips and tour groups by appointment and coordinate with Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park and Plainfield NH Historical Society.We were pleased to work with the Plainfield Elementary School and sponsor Simon Brooks and the storytelling activities this spring. Simon also worked with Plainfield adults on storytelling.
This picture shows the third and fourth graders and in the background some of the adults who participated in telling stories that the kids recreated in their own words and actions. The stories were then performed in front of the Maxfield Parrish Stage Set in the Plainfield Town Hall. A big congratulations and thank you to all who participated!
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We have found this to be one of the most popular prints!Maxfield Parrish : Ecstasy
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There once was a time when Plainfield's Town Meetings were held every other year at the Plainfield Village Town Hall. The Parrish Stage Set proudly hung in the background of the moderator and Selectboard on stage. Save the date for this program on March 8 at 3 p.m. From serious town business to some great stories, this one is a must to attend. 😄You will not want to miss our next program on March 8 at 3 p.m.!
Where Every Voice Counts: Tales from Plainfield's Town Meetings.
Current and former moderators will be describing how Plainfield does business at Town Meeting. They will have stories from the funniest and most difficult situations to telling of traditions and history.
Free - Open to the Public - New to Town Meeting format? Come with questions.
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A big THANK YOU to the Valley News for the coverage on the LCHIP grant.
Our committee initially has to raise $125,000 in matching funds before work is done and another $50,000 for the Maxfield Parrish Stage Set and the Plainfield Village Town Hall. More work is needed after this phase to preserve and protect this historic building and the one-of-a kind 1916 Parrish stage set. Our capital campaign continues with various fundraising events, additional grants, and generous donations.
Please consider us in your non-profit giving. The link for online donations is donorbox.org/parrishstagesetfund. Checks may be sent the Parrish Stage Set Fund, c/o of the Plainfield Historical,Society, PO Box 107, Plainfield, NH. 03781. The Plainfield Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 22-2566598). Donations to the Parrish Stage Set Fund, supporting both the Maxfield Parrish Stage Set and the Plainfield Village Town Hall, are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
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Just a reminder about this unique gift for the holidays!
Ornaments available for local pick up in Plainfield NH paying with cash or check. Email us at ParrishinPlainfield@gmail.com or text 603-252-6999 to make arrangements
Need it shipped - Please use ebay link below.
www.ebay.com/itm/406471959149
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Members of the Plainfield Town Hall Committee traveled to Concord to receive a $125,000 LCHIP matching grant from LCHIP, Land and Community Heritage Investment Program presented to us by the Governor, on December 9. For more information on the grant, see the press release on www.plainfieldnh.org/newsview.aspx?nid=6816 This award will put us well on our way to preserve and protect the Plainfield Village Town Hall and the Maxfield Parrish Stage Set. This is a matching grant which means we can not begin the work and upgrades until we have raised all the matching funds. Some of the items on our list include painting the entire building, upgrading electrical, fire alarm systems, dehumidification on the stage and in the basement, repairing a concrete basement, and replacing rotten beams, clapboard, soffits, and skirting. These items were outlined in the NH Preservation Alliance Assessment Report.
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Maxfield Parrish Stage Set Ornament is still available for delivery for the holidays. The ornament will bring memories of Plainfield and Maxfield Parrish!
Sales of the ornaments support the efforts to preserve and protect the one of a kind Maxfield Parrish Stage Set in the Plainfield NH Village Town Hall.
Ornaments available for local pick up in Plainfield NH paying with cash or check. Email us at ParrishinPlainfield@gmail.com or text 603-252-6999 to make arrangements
Need it shipped - Please use ebay link below.
www.ebay.com/itm/406471959149
Pictures below show the ornament featured on the Christmas tree at the NH State House.
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Jason Cann and Wherehouse! Sell out crowd tonight. The Plainfield Village Town Hall is back in action! We are already looking for entertainers, bands and performances for next year. Who would you like to see on the Maxfield Parrish Stage?
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Thanks for providing some comfort food for the dance!We are at the Plainfield Town Hall tonight until 10pm!
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Take a break from Thanksgiving prep and join us for some great music and dance. Rustic food truck will be on site providing food and soft drink. BYOB. Get your tickets now. We expect a sell out!
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The reviews of Pride and Prejudice are in and they are great. If you mist the production in Plainfield, there is another opportunity in Brandon VT. We are already receiving reservations for 2026 concerts, recitals, events, and plays at the Plainfield Town Hall. All performances must incorporate the treasured and historic Parrish Stage set and its lighting with utmost care.
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