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Susan Wheeler, Chair
Gary Nylen, Vice Chair
Jacquelyn Jennings, Secretary
Beth Titus, Treasurer
Eric Anderson, Selectman Representative
Faye Johnson, Alternate
Dennis Ordway, Alternate
Nancy Knapp
Janet Shaw
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The Bow Heritage Commission meets at 9:00 am every 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Town Offices at 10
Grandview Road, Bow, NH unless otherwise noted.
Bow, incorporated in
1727, is located just south of New Hampshire's capital, Concord. Colonists who settled in the area were granted parcels of land from the king of England. Most early settlers
were farmers, and the town quickly became known for its agriculture. In the 1800s, the power
of the town's waterways was harnessed and several mills opened. The sawmill and gristmill formed one of the town's first settlements, a section known as Bow Mills. Today Bow is
a bedroom community with many active civic organizations. Improvements in the highway system, low property taxes, and excellent educational facilities have fueled Bow's growth.
The Bow Heritage Commission works to preserve Bow's cultural and historical resources and advises local agencies on historical matters. In Bow, members of the commission have collected hundreds
of vintage photographs to show the history of this New Hampshire town.
The Bow Heritage Commission currently has available for sale: "Images of America BOW". This is filled with great pictures of
Bow's history. For purchase at the Baker Free Library or through a Heritage Commission member.
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