Covered Bridges of New Hampshire

By: 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!
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Episodes
  • The Lost Bridges of Cheshire County with Alan Rumrill

    The Lost Bridges of Cheshire County with Alan Rumrill
    Feb 2 2024

    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.

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    Historical Society of Cheshire County


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    29 mins
  • The Dalton Family with Rebecca Courser

    The Dalton Family with Rebecca Courser
    Oct 31 2023

    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.

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    Warner Historical Society


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    27 mins
  • The Prodigal Son Denman Thompson with Lee Dunham

    The Prodigal Son Denman Thompson with Lee Dunham
    Oct 24 2023

    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.

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    The Old Homestead

    2016 Article in the Keene Sentinel

    Denman Thompson

    The silent film, The Old Homestead


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    51 mins

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