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There is a lot going on in the sled dog world this time of the year. For example, did you know that this month we celebrate the centennial of the 1925 serum run that led to the Iditarod? See the links  here and here .  On Saturday February 15 and Sunday, February 16 the Tamworth History Center will celebrate the history of the Chinook, New Hampshire's State Dog. FMI see this link  here .  On Sunday, February 16 the Tamworth Outing Club will host a Sled Dog Fun Day event. See these links  here  and here .  Another sled dog event will be held in Laconia NH Feb 21-23. See this link  here .   Recently we at the Conway Public Library's Henney History Room helped with information about sled dogs and winter art for a new exhibit that opened last week. See the website here .  Near the center of the exhibit is a display case... ... that features memorabilia from sled dog races.  Inside the case is a list of the items and their sou...

Congratulations, you have survived the most active season of major holidays. Plough Monday follows Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's and signals a return to the plough after all those festivities. I find it interesting that of these major holidays, all derived from British and European traditions, that Plough Monday has not transferred to the United States calendar. It is also unique to have a holiday that celebrates work, few holidays do. In Britain, Plough Monday is observed on the first Monday after January 6, known by Christians as the Twelfth Night. Plough Monday is an old British harvest tradition that marks the start of the agricultural season. The day was a celebration for farm workers.  It usually began in the local church with the blessing of the plow that included Molly dancers.  z x Then the decorated plow was paraded in the street with more music and mayhem as they collected money for a community feast. The plow was often followed by a parading str...