Covered Bridges of New Hampshire

Kim Varney Chandler
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This podcast is a companion to the publication, Covered Bridges of New Hampshire, by Kim Varney Chandler; an engaging book that provides in-depth historical narratives of the state’s historic covered bridges. There are over 60 authentic covered bridges in New Hampshire; 46 of which are over a century old. These bridges exist today solely because of the efforts of a small but powerful community that both recognized their significance and honored their tradition. Join Kim as she interviews folks of this community that she met along her journey.   Whether you’re a covered bridge expert, or, know very little about covered bridges, this podcast is for you!

  1. The Lost Bridges of Cheshire County with Alan Rumrill

    02/02/2024

    The Lost Bridges of Cheshire County with Alan Rumrill

    Kim talks with Alan Rumrill, Executive Director of the Historical Society of Cheshire County. Alan shares the rich history of the lost bridges of the Monadnock area and why the remaining covered bridges are valued by the community. Links from the conversation Historical Society of Cheshire County Links for Covered Bridges of New Hampshire Covered Bridges of New Hampshire Support the show

    29 min
  2. The Dalton Family with Rebecca Courser

    10/31/2023

    The Dalton Family with Rebecca Courser

    Kim talks with  Warner historian Rebecca Courser about the namesake of the Dalton Bridge. Rebecca shares with us a history of the town of Warner, the Dalton family, and just who exactly the covered bridge was named after. Links from the conversation Warner Historical Society Links for Covered Bridges of New Hampshire Covered Bridges of New Hampshire Photos of the Dalton Bridge Support the show

    27 min
  3. The Prodigal Son Denman Thompson with Lee Dunham

    10/24/2023

    The Prodigal Son Denman Thompson with Lee Dunham

    Kim talks with lifelong Swanzey resident Lee Dunham about the namesake of the Thompson covered bridge. Lee walks us through the exciting life of actor and playwright Denman Thompson and his production, The Old Homestead; and how integral the play has been to the town of Swanzey for over a hundred years. Links from the conversation The Old Homestead 2016 Article in the Keene Sentinel Denman Thompson The silent film, The Old Homestead Links for Covered Bridges of New Hampshire Covered Bridges of New Hampshire Photos of the West Swanzey/Thompson Bridge Support the show

    51 min
  4. The Columbia Bridge with Stacey Campbell and Sharon Ellingwood White

    05/23/2023

    The Columbia Bridge with Stacey Campbell and Sharon Ellingwood White

    Kim talks with two women who live on either side of the Columbia Bridge in northern New Hampshire. Columbia, New Hampshire, resident Stacey Campbell and Lemington, Vermont, resident Sharon Ellingwood White, share how the location of the Columbia Bridge has connected their two communities across the Connecticut River for almost two hundred years.   Links for Covered Bridges of New Hampshire Covered Bridges of New Hampshire Photos of the Columbia Bridge Support the show

    49 min
  5. The Poet John Greenleaf Whittier with Kaleigh Paré Shaughnessy

    05/16/2023

    The Poet John Greenleaf Whittier with Kaleigh Paré Shaughnessy

    Kim talks with Kaleigh Paré Shaughnessy, Executive Director of the John Greenleaf Whittier Birthplace, about the namesake of the Whittier Bridge in Ossipee. Kaleigh tells us the story of how a young Massachusetts poet transitioned from a fierce abolitionist to one of America’s most beloved fireside poets, and how his name became attached to a New Hampshire covered bridge. Links from the conversation Whittier Birthplace Links for Covered Bridges of New Hampshire Covered Bridges of New Hampshire Photos of the Whittier Bridge Support the show

    48 min
  6. The Slate Covered Bridge Committee with Francis W. Faulkner, Jr.

    05/09/2023

    The Slate Covered Bridge Committee with Francis W. Faulkner, Jr.

    Kim interviews Francis Faulkner, Jr. of Swanzey, about his involvement in fundraising efforts to rebuild the Slate Bridge after it was destroyed by arson in 1993. Francis shares the many layers of funding through the process of town meeting and the community connection to covered bridges in Swanzey. Links from the conversation Town of Swanzey Links for Covered Bridges of New Hampshire Covered Bridges of New Hampshire Photos of the Slate Bridge Support the show

    27 min
  7. The Langdon Covered Bridge Association with Marilyn Stuller

    05/02/2023

    The Langdon Covered Bridge Association with Marilyn Stuller

    Kim interviews  Marilyn Stuller of Langdon about her experience leading the fundraising efforts to save Langdon’s two historic covered bridges. Marilyn shares the story of the organic process that took fourteen years to complete and the value of preserving part of the tapestry of the greater Langdon community. Links from the conversation Farview Farm Arnold M. Graton Associates Town of Langdon Links for Covered Bridges of New Hampshire Covered Bridges of New Hampshire Photos of the McDermott Bridge Photos of the Prentiss Bridge Support the show

    36 min
  8. The Theodore Burr Covered Bridge Resource Center with Trish Kane

    04/25/2023

    The Theodore Burr Covered Bridge Resource Center with Trish Kane

    Kim talks with Trish Kane, Collections Curator of the Theodore Burr Covered Bridge Resource Center in Oxford, New York. Trish shares a history of the center, the significance of its namesake, and her personal journey in the preservation of historic covered bridges.  Links from the conversation The Theodore Burr Covered Bridge Resource Center The Oxford Memorial Library Covered Spans of Yesteryear New York State's Covered Bridges NY State Driving Tour of Covered Bridges - Contact Info Links for Covered Bridges of New Hampshire Covered Bridges of New Hampshire Support the show

    24 min
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This podcast is a companion to the publication, Covered Bridges of New Hampshire, by Kim Varney Chandler; an engaging book that provides in-depth historical narratives of the state’s historic covered bridges. There are over 60 authentic covered bridges in New Hampshire; 46 of which are over a century old. These bridges exist today solely because of the efforts of a small but powerful community that both recognized their significance and honored their tradition. Join Kim as she interviews folks of this community that she met along her journey.   Whether you’re a covered bridge expert, or, know very little about covered bridges, this podcast is for you!

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  • Creator
    Kim Varney Chandler
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2024 Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
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