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Covered Bridges of New Hampshire

Covered Bridges of New Hampshire

By: Kim Varney Chandler
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This podcast is the companion to Covered Bridges of New Hampshire by Kim Varney Chandler, the most comprehensive history of New Hampshire’s covered bridges in print.

New Hampshire is home to more than 60 authentic covered bridges, 46 of them over a century old. They remain today because a dedicated community recognized their significance and chose to preserve them.

On this podcast, Kim speaks with the people connected to these bridges in a variety of ways—engineers, historians, preservationists, town officials, authors, photographers, and community advocates. Together, they explore preservation efforts, restoration projects, community identity, tourism, threats, stewardship, and the evolving role these structures play across the Granite State.

Whether you are deeply familiar with covered bridges or simply curious about the stories they carry, this podcast offers thoughtful discussion on all things related to covered bridges in New Hampshire.

Recipient of the 2023 Second Place Award for Best Audio Podcast from the New Hampshire Press Association.

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Episodes
  • The Lost Bridges of Cheshire County with Alan Rumrill

    The Lost Bridges of Cheshire County with Alan Rumrill
    Feb 2 2024

    Kim talks with Alan Rumrill, Executive Director of the Historical Society of Cheshire County. Alan shares the rich history of the lost bridges of the Monadnock area and why the remaining covered bridges are valued by the community.

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    Historical Society of Cheshire County


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    29 mins
  • The Dalton Family with Rebecca Courser

    The Dalton Family with Rebecca Courser
    Oct 31 2023

    Kim talks with Warner historian Rebecca Courser about the namesake of the Dalton Bridge. Rebecca shares with us a history of the town of Warner, the Dalton family, and just who exactly the covered bridge was named after.

    Links from the conversation

    Warner Historical Society


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    Photos of the Dalton Bridge


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    27 mins
  • The Prodigal Son Denman Thompson with Lee Dunham

    The Prodigal Son Denman Thompson with Lee Dunham
    Oct 24 2023

    Kim talks with lifelong Swanzey resident Lee Dunham about the namesake of the Thompson covered bridge. Lee walks us through the exciting life of actor and playwright Denman Thompson and his production, The Old Homestead; and how integral the play has been to the town of Swanzey for over a hundred years.

    Links from the conversation

    The Old Homestead

    2016 Article in the Keene Sentinel

    Denman Thompson

    The silent film, The Old Homestead


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    Photos of the West Swanzey/Thompson Bridge

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    51 mins
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