This bronze plaque has been placed on the Center Harbor bandstand. It is a gift from the Centre Harbor Historical Society to commemorate the 200th anniversary of
Center Harbor, it having been built by its’ citizens with donations of labor and gifts.
1997 was “the year to be here!” Ask anyone that attended any of the multiple events of the year. Yes, it was the 200th birthday of Center Harbor in 1997, its’ birth date being December 7, 1797. There was so much to cover; the birthday party was started a little early.
January kicked off the year with a winter outing at the Red Hill Inn. There were over 85 people that braved the cold, icy winds and enjoyed the introduction of all the events that were to follow. In February, there was a winter carnival that was so popular that everyone thought it should be an annual event. The Beard contest in April seemed to draw a lot of attention from the media. There were pictures of bearded men in most of the states’ newspapers. Well over 100 people crowded into the hall at the Congregational church on a Saturday night in April to watch haircuts.
Spring brought out still more people to watch the tree planting in the park. Spring also displayed the work of those that had done the fall planting. New gardens were popping up all over town. The gardens of Center Harbor had people talking all year long. It was a beautiful display well planned and maintained. May was the Civil War Living History display, combined with garden planting and the celebration of Memorial Day. June saw the Reenactment of the landing of Moses Senter and John Bean. The Mount Washington Cruise was a “sell out” for a beautiful three hour evening sail on the lake.
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