Arts, Culture & Humanities Nonprofits in New Hampshire

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CHOSEN VALE, INC. D/B/A ENFIELD SHAKER MUSEUM IS A NONPROFIT MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO INTERPRETING AND PRESERVING THE HISTORY OF THE ENFIELD, NH, SHAKER COMMUNITY. SINCE OPENING IN 1986, THE MUSEUM, COMPRISING NINE ORIGINAL BUILDINGS AND TWO CEMETERIES AND UTILIZING 5200 ACRES OF ADJACENT CONSERVATION LAND, HAS CONTINUED TO INNOVATE, DEVELOP, AND OFFER EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO INVITE ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN LEARNING ABOUT THE EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE WHO ONCE LIVED AND WORKED HERE AND LEARNING ABOUT HOW TO APPLY THE SHAKERS' LEGACY TO CONTEMPORARY LIFE. SINCE ITS FOUNDING, THE MUSEUM HAS PROVIDED YEAR-ROUND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFELONG LEARNING. SELF-GUIDED AND INTERPRETER-LED TOURS PROVIDE VISITORS WITH A RICH OVERVIEW OF THE SHAKERS' DAILY LIVES THROUGH THE EXPLORATION OF THE HISTORIC BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND CHANGING TOPICAL EXHIBITIONS.

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THE HUMANITIES HELP US UNDERSTAND OUR COMPLEX PAST THROUGH EXAMINATIONS OF HISTORY AND CULTURE. THEY GUIDE US IN SEEKING UNDERSTANDING OF OURSELVES AND ONE ANOTHER THROUGH MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE ABOUT QUESTIONS THAT COUNT. THE HUMANITIES OPENS DOORS OF KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING THAT HELP US TO BECOME FULL MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.

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TO PROVIDE AND PROMOTE EDUCATION, CULTURAL AND ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE RESIDENTS OF AND VISTORS TO THE COMMUNITIES OF THE MONADNOCK REGION OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, AND TO LEASE AND/OR OWN, AND MAINTAIN PHYSICAL FACILITIES.

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THE WRIGHT MUSEUM OF WWII STRIVES TO CREATE AN APPRECIATION OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS ON THE HOME FRONT MADE BY WORLD WAR II-ERA AMERICANS, USING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND RELATED EXHIBITIONS IN A NEWLY RENOVATED FACILITY. THE MUSEUMS MISSION IS FOUNDED ON PRESERVING AND PRESENTING ITS EXTENSIVE PERMANENT COLLECTION OF 19391945 ERA ITEMS, INCLUDING OPERATIONAL MILITARY VEHICLES.

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THE NEW HAMPSHIRE BOAT MUSEUM IS AN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOCUSING ON THE BOATING HERITAGE AND LIFE ON THE LAKES AND RIVERS OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.

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IT IS THE MISSION OF THE SEACOAST SCIENCE CENTER TO SPARK CURIOSITY, ENHANCE UNDERSTANDING, AND INSPIRE CONSERVATION OF OUR BLUE PLANET. THE CENTER'S PROGRAMMING AND EXHIBITS ENCOURAGE VISITORS AND OTHER PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS TO RECOGNIZE THE VALUE OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT SO THAT THEY MAY BE MOVED TO ACTION, DEVELOP CONSERVATION ETHICS AND TAKE PERSONAL ACTION TO ENSURE A HEALTHY OCEAN. THE CENTER IS LOCATED IN HISTORIC ODIORNE POINT STATE PARK AND OPERATES UNDER AN ONGOING CONTRACT WITH NH DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION. THE CENTER OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ENVIRONMENTAL DAY CAMPS AND INTERPRETIVE EXHIBITS AND AQUARIUMS FOR VISITORS AND SCHOOL GROUPS. VISITORS REPRESENT A DIVERSE AUDIENCE FROM TODDLERS TO GRANDPARENTS. AS A CULTURAL MAINSTAY IN THE SEACOAST, THE CENTER FEATURES EDUCATIONAL CONTENT HIGHLIGHTING THE NATURAL HISTORY OF ODIORNE POINT STATE PARK AND THE ECOLOGY OF ITS 7 DISTINCT HABITATS AS WELL AS THE ECOLOGY OF THE GULF OF MAINE INCLUDING OPEN-OCEAN, NEARSHORE AND

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CREATES LIFE-CHANGING WISHES FOR CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES.

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The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.

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The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve and exhibit collections of objects including fine art, decorative art, folk/ethnic art and textiles that are collected primarily for their aesthetic qualities and their importance as representatives of a particular artistic tradition or style.

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The goal of this organization is to provide arts and humanities services or products not covered by other categories.

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TO ADVANCE THE ART FORM OF THEATRE THROUGH WORK THAT INSPIRES, ENGAGES, AND ENTERTAINS THE PEOPLE OF OUR COMMUNITY AND BEYOND.

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The goal of this organization is to develop and maintain educational exhibits that are structured for the size, interests and intellectual capacity of young children. Childrens museums are participatory and allow visitors to interact with the exhibits (touching, exploring, manipulating), and many offer organized lessons for groups of school children that focus on one or more of the exhibits.

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THE PETERBOROUGH PLAYERS ENRICHES THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE BY PRODUCING QUALITY LIVE PROFESSIONAL THEATRE, DEVELOPING AND TRAINING THEATRE ARTISTS, AND OFFERING NEW HAMPSHIRE A WIDE VARIETY OF PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS.

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CCA NORTH CORPORATION'S PURPOSE IS TO SERVE AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION FOR CAPITOL CENTER FOR THE ARTS (CCA) BY CONDUCTING ACTIVITIES WHICH PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT AND FURTHER THE MISSION OF CCA. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE LEASING, HOLDING, AND MAINTAINING THE REAL PROPERTY AND IMPROVEMENTS USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE OPERATION OF THE CCA'S VENUE AT 16 SOUTH MAIN ST. CCA NORTH CORPORATION MAY BORROW MONEY FOR LEASING, HOLDING, AND, MAINTENANCE OF 16 SOUTH MAIN STREET AND CONVEY, LEASE, OR SUBLEASE THE PROPERTY TO FURTHER THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE CAPITAL CENTER FOR THE ARTS.

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TO SPONSOR AND MAKE AVAILABLE ARTS AND EDUCATIONALPROGRAMS TO LEBANON, NH AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES KNOWN AS THE UPPER VALLEY.

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The goal of this organization is to promote, produce or provide access to a variety of arts experiences encompassing the visual, media or performing arts.

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NSCDA-NH'S MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITY IS TO PRESERVE AND INTERPRET ITS HISTORIC HOUSE MUSEUM, THE MOFFATT-LADD HOUSE AND GARDEN, THROUGH GUIDED TOURS, PUBLIC PROGRAMS, EXHIBITIONS, PUBLICATIONS, AND OUTREACH TO SCHOOLS. THE MUSEUM'S PURPOSE IS TO INTERPRET AMERICAN, NH, AND LOCAL HISTORY THROUGH THE LIVES AND POSSESSIONS OF THE INHABITANTS OF THE HOUSE. SEE PT III & SCH O.

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TO ENRICH LIVES AND BUILD COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING INSPIRING MUSIC EDUCATION AND BY OFFERING PERFORMANCE AND LISTENING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHTOUT THE AREA.

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THE PORTSMOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S MUSEUMS AND PROGRAMS CONNECT THE COMMUNITY TO OUR PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE THROUGH COLLECTIONS, INTERPRETATION, EDUCATION AND PRESERVATION.

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ACQUIRE, MAINTAIN, PRESERVE AND EXHIBIT ARTIFACTS OF ANTIQUE TELEPHONES AND RELATED COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT TO DOCUMENT THE HISTORY AND LEGACY OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY AND ITS EFFECT ON SOCIETY AND DELIVER INNOVATIVE, MISSION DRIVEN, PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS.