News

The Old Homestead Quilt Raffle is Back!

We have another quilt to raffle off this year. Again it is a lap quilt with tabs for wall hanging. But this year we will be adding a second prize, an Old Homestead Basket, filled with some unique New England items. Tickets are available from cast members or by calling 603-352-4184, e-mail - info@oldhomesteadswanzey.com, or at the performances. The drawing will be held at Sunday evenings performance. Tickets are $2.00 or 3 for $5.00

West Swanzey Community Church Needs Your Help

April 9, 2010 - The West Swanzey Community Church's steeple and bell tower are in need of repair. Peter Johnson is heading the building committee and is coordinating the repair efforts. This is one of our member churches and like so many of our New England churches they do not have the funds available for the repairs. You can help by sending your donation to: Mary Faulkner, PO Box 5, West Swanzey, NH 03469 or call 352-4486. They are currently halfway to their $20,000.00 goal.

Three Bands to Play at this year's Revival

This year the Old Homestead Association is proud to present three bands at this year's revival of "The Old Homestead". Friday night the Dustin Beardsley Jazz Quartet will entertain the audience. Saturday night the Nelson Town Band will be in the band stand. And on Sunday evening the Winchester Community band will be in the Bowl. We are pleased to have all three bands.

Sad News, Buck Loses His Battle With Cancer

April 10, 2010 - Last weekend Buck lost his battle with cancer. He was buried in the Belding field where he had spent many years of his life. Ike is sad without his brother, but he has Star and Bright there to keep him company.

Rehearsals for the 69th Revival of "The Old Homestead" have begun.

Rehearsals have started for "The Old Homestead". We still could use volunteers, don't be shy why don't you "come on down an set a spell." This year marks the first appearence of Star and Bright as the star oxen in the play.

Josh: "Well I declare! You are a good one to speak a piece! I guess you're a good deal like a singed cat; you feel better than you look."