Learn about the past, how it impacts us today, and what it can teach us.
Loggers at the turn of the twentieth century cut the timber that built and warmed our houses and provided the ties for America's ever-expanding railroads. Timber established Portsmouth, Portland and Bangor as important ports, sending New England lumber around the world.

During this program, folklorist Jeff Warner relates the songs and stories of the people who worked the wintry woods, showing their humor and their grit, and giving us a glimpse into everyday life in long ago lumber camps. He accompanies his songs on concertina, banjo, guitar, and several pocket instruments, such as bones and spoons.

CDs will be available for purchase at this event.

Free and open to the public.
Light refreshments served.
This program is part of our Fall on the Farm schedule.

PRESENTER: Jeff Warner connects 21st century audiences with the music and everyday lives of 19th century people. He is a Folklorist and Community Scholar for the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts and a former State Arts Council Fellow. He has toured nationally for the Smithsonian Institution and has recorded for Flying Fish, Rounder Records, and other labels. Jeff is a founder of the Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival. | Photo credit: Ralph Morang

Thank you, New Hampshire Humanities!
This history-based, thought-provoking event is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities (NHH) and with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The NHH’s “Humanities to Go” program allows non-profits and community groups the opportunity to provide high-quality cultural programming to the public free of charge. We’re pleased to bring this quality presentation to the historic Remick farmstead.