Robert Frost Farm
Summer Series
Inviting guest speakers to Derry to celebrate the work of America's foremost poet is a tradition at the farm. Lectures are held in the Farm's barn theater beginning at 2:00 pm and are open to the public free of charge.
Programs are made possible by grants from the New Hampshire Humanities Council and are sponsored by the Division of Parks and Recreation, the Robert Frost Homestead Trustees, and the Friends of the Robert Frost Farm.
The Frost Farm, a national historic landmark, is located on NH Route 28, 1-3/4 miles south of the traffic circle in Derry, NH.
For more information, call (603) 432-3091.
Programs are free (except appraisals) and open to the public.
Exclusively New Hampshire at the Frost Farm
July 6th at 2pm
"Before Peyton Place: In Search of the Real Grace Metalious"
Fifty years ago Peyton Place was a very controversial book. Examine it again a half century later with a talk and slide presentation by Robert Perreault, writer, lecturer and instructor at St. Anselm's College who specializes in Manchester history and New England Franco-American culture. New Hampshire native, Grace DeRepentigny Metalious knew poverty, abandonment, and discrimination, and her frank and compelling novel is a cultural history chronicle of her time. Copies of the book will be available at the Derry Public Library prior to the event.
July 20th at 2pm
Nutfield Rambles
Rick Holmes, author of five books on local history, a trustee of the Frost Farm, founder of the Museum of History, and master storyteller will be retelling many of his favorite and most interesting stories—some may even be true. Since 2004 he has been a regular columnist for the Derry News and a contributor to the Lawrence Eagle Tribune, The Nutfield News, and the Manchester Union Leader. He will be available after the presentation to autograph copies of his latest book, Nutfield Rambles, a fascinating celebration of the history of the Nutfield towns of Derry, Londonderry and Windham.
August 17th at 2pm
Meet New Hampshire Poet Laureate, Patricia Fargnoli, writer of five books of poetry, fellow at the Macdowell Colony, and on the faculty of The Frost Place Poetry Festival. Her latest book, Duties of the Spirit garnered the prestigious 2005 Jane Kenyon Poetry Book Award for Outstanding Poetry. Patricia will speak about the world of poetry in New Hampshire, New Hampshire’s long history of esteemed poets, and her experiences as Poet Laureate. She'll read from the work of poets who have celebrated our state’s landscape and style of living in their work, and also from her own books.
August 31st at 2pm
"New Hampshire's Own Antique Roadshow"
Do you know what your antiques are worth? Bring your cherished or unusual item to the Frost Barn for a professional assessment. Yes, our very own Hercules Papachristos is back again for this very popular yearly event. You'll be impressed by his expertise. Herc has nearly 30 years of experience as an auctioneer, appraiser, and dealer. A member of the New Hampshire Antique Dealers Association, Herc is an independent appraisal consultant for Grogan and Company and also assists with estate services. $5 fee per item.
September 14th at 2pm
"Live Free and Eat Pie"
Rebecca Rule will read from and tell stories from her new book, Live Free and Eat Pie: A Storyteller's Guide to NH, just out from Islandport Press. In it she tells true–ish stories about her native state to help visitors find their way around. New Hampshirites will also (she hopes) enjoy this fresh, funny take on our Live Free or Die state and its many wonders, attractions and peculiarities. Live Free and Eat Pie is "different," as natives say, meaning...well...it's different.
The Frost Farm is located 1 ¾ miles south of the Derry Circle on NH 28. For further information call (603) 432-3091. www.robertfrostfarm.org