A detailed portrait of a New Hampshire parish’s 250th anniversary and its lasting history.
The book captures how a local church marked a milestone with services, addresses, and community memory.
In 1883, the First Parish in Dover celebrated its two hundred fiftieth anniversary with a full memorial program. The publication provides the order of services, the speakers, and the music that accompanied the day, along with notes on the participating pastors and ministers. It also includes biographical and procedural details about the church’s past, from its wardens and deacons to the layout and funding of the meeting house.
- A complete memorial program with service order, hymns, prayers, and addresses
- Biographies and lists of parish officers, pastors, and contributing members
- Historical notes on the church building, its organ, pew sales, and related records
- Reflections on the parish’s role in Dover and its broader religious heritage
Ideal for readers of local history, genealogical research, and New Hampshire church heritage.