Artifacts Presented by Attendees of Dr. Goodby’s Presentation
Attendees at Dr. Goodby's presentation last week had an added treat. Following his talk several people came forward with their artifacts.
Ice Cream Social July 31, 2021 5-7 PM
Dana Meeting House Association is hosting an ice cream social Saturday July 31, 5-7 PM. Join us for music, ice cream and dancing on the lawn outside. Visit and tour this historic building, erected in 1800. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.
Memorial Day 2021 Vespers Service -May 30
Sunday evening brought a peaceful and poignant remembrance of those who toiled to make their living on Dana Hill, from the times of the Native Americans to the forefathers who formed the community of the Dana Church to the present day. A special tribute recognized the service of 24 deceased veterans from the neighborhood, including 3 who served in the Revolutionary War, as all of their names were spoken. The cold, rainy evening did not deter attendees who gathered to share the caring words of Rev. Campbell Lovett, who has generously offered to lead several services this season.
Annual Meeting for the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Dana Meeting House Association will hold the first Annual Meeting on June 13th at 2 p.m. in the Dana Meeting House at 288 Dana Hill Road.
What’s In a Name? Profile of Dr. Simeon Dana
The Dana Meeting House and the road it is situated on are named in the honor of Dr. Simeon Dana. This profile is a look at who he was and why he made a difference.
Dana Meeting House Association invites you to come and “gather.”
Come help celebrate this unique and historic Meeting House and be a part of the history of New Hampton.
New Website Unveiled
The website provides away to document the history of the Dana Meeting House, announce up-to-date information on needs and improvements for the building and list events and activities.
Historical Sketch of Dana Meeting House
The early 1800’s must have been busy years in this community. New homes were being built, new fields cleared, stone walls laid, and roads constructed. Many of the early dwellings were probably being replaced with more substantial houses and the virgin pine forests were being cut down to provide the lumber. Sawmills, shingle mills and grist mills lined even the smaller streams of the town.
Dana Meeting House History- Prepared by Thomas R. Smith
In the year 1780, under the leadership of Elder Benjamin Randall, the Freewill Baptist movement spread through New England. In 1779 Elder Winthrop Young came to the New Hampton, New Hampshire area and held revivals in homes and schoolhouses.
Granite State Monthly Article – November 1900
Remote from the village, in the town of New Hampton, stands the Dana Meeting-house which reaches the one hundredth year of age this fall, and which is truly a relic of by-gone days. It is located in a wild and romantic place, surrounded by the ancient homesteads of its builders, and where even the roadside and forests seem to impress one with a sense of the antiquity of the place.