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Loudon, NH: Celebrating 250 Years of History and Progress

Loudon, New Hampshire is a town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. It was incorporated in 1773 by Governor John Wentworth. The population was roughly 5600 in the 2020 census. One of its large attractions is the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. In honor of their 250-year anniversary, the town commissioned Hampshire Pewter to create a custom ornament. Loudon wanted to feature the town hall so our artists created a design showing the city hall that used to be a church, surrounded by a snow-cloaked ground, church-goers outside and a horse-drawn sleigh.

Dover, New Hampshire: Celebrating 400 Years of History and Heritage

Dover, New Hampshire, a charming city nestled on the banks of the Cocheco River is celebrating its 400^th anniversary, and what better way to honor the occasion than with a beautifully crafter pewter Christmas Ornament. Hampshire Pewter has captured the essence of Dover’s rich heritage by featuring the iconic City Hall on this special ornament. Continue reading to learn about the story of Dover’s four centuries, exploring its past, present and the ongoing celebration commemorating their 400^th anniversary.

Soldiers' Monument

Hampshire Pewter has been making an annual Christmas ornament for the Guilford Keeping Society for several years. A few of the landmarks they have featured include the Faulkner Island Light, the Monroe Cottage, the Henry Whitfield House, and the Cranbrook Tower. This year they chose to highlight the Soldiers’ Monument located in the center of the town green. Visit The Keeping Society's webpage and store at https://www.guilfordkeepingsociety.com

Airfield Café Custom Ornament 

The Airfield Café, in North Hampton, NH, requested a custom ornament featuring the restaurant’s logo. After collaborating with our artist, we decided on a circular ornament reading “The Airfield Café,”  “North Hampton, NH,” “Est. 1996.” The center shows their logo, a plane flying backwards with a pilot facing the opposite direction. The Airfield Café is a well-known establishment with a tremendous loyal following.

250^th Anniversary | Northwood, NH

 While most of our custom projects are ornaments, we offer a variety of customizable products such as glassware, pins, keychains and coins. For Northwood’s 250^th anniversary they decided to have us create a custom coin for the occasion. Northwood is a town in Rockingham County, New Hampshire. It borders Deerfield, Epsom and Strafford, Barrington and Nottingham. It was first settled in 1763. To learn more about Northwood click below.

The Swing Bridge in Milford, NH

The Swing Bridge is a 200 foot iron cable suspended footbridge, spanning the Souhegan River in Milford New Hampshire. Built in 1889, pedestrians continue to use the bridge to this day. It's located on Souhegan St. and crosses the river into downtown near Pine St. The custom ornament was commissioned by the Milford Historical Society.

Castle in the Clouds – 6^th of Series

The Castle Preservation Society has commissioned Hampshire Pewter to do a sixth custom ornament for their Castle in the Clouds series.  The custom piece we have collaborated on features the pergola located at the Lucknow Estate. It shows a flower lined colonnade which borders the Castle Garden. Click below to learn more.

In 1796 Troy became a village and in 1816 it became a city. Lansingburgh, to the north, became part of Troy in 1900. Troy is known as the Collar City due to its history in shirt, collar, and other textile production. It lies on the east bank of the Hudson River. For nearly 40 years, they have held an annual Victorian Santa stroll. This year they had a custom pewter ornament made for the occasion. 

St. George's Independent School - 2021 Ornament

St. George's has commissioned Hampshire Pewter to make several custom pieces over the years including keychains and ornaments. In 2021, the school chose one of our own ornament designs and customized it to make it their own. To read more about St. George's Independent School click below. 

200th Anniversary

We have made many custom ornaments for churches over the years. Our most recent is the First Presbyterian Church of Salem, New Jersey. The church was founded in 1821 and the ornament shows the ornate building. The church is celebrating its’ 200^th anniversary and it was our pleasure to create this ornament for them.

Barrington, NH – Barrington Depot

The Barrington Tricentennial Committee will be marking the 300^th Anniversary of Barrington, New Hampshire with a celebration in 2022. They have assigned us the task of creating a series of three custom ornaments, one of which was released last year. The first ornament features Barrington Depot, the town’s old train station that no longer remains.

Garrison Hill Tower Ornament

Dover, NH chose Garrison Hill Tower to be featured on the 2^nd of 4 ornaments celebrating Dover’s 400^th Anniversary. The tower is located north of downtown atop Garrison Hill and offers a sweeping view of the seacoast region, reaching as far as the Isles of Shoals and the White Mountains on a clear day. Read more by clicking below and check back to see what Dover chooses for their third ornament in the series!

Vandalia, Illinois | 200th Anniversary

One of our recent custom collaborations was with Vandalia Historical Society in Vandalia, Illinois to celebrate the cities 200^th Anniversary. The ornaments were given to all attendees of their 2019 Christmas Gala at the historic Vandalia Statehouse. The Gala was an elegant event held December 6^th with food, drinks and live music. The Vandalia Historical Society is responsible for maintaining the Little Brick House, supporting the Historic Vandalia Statehouse, and promoting the rich history of Vandalia and the impact it has had on the development and growth of Illinois.

Camp Calumet - Custom Ornament

Last year we were assigned the fun task of creating a custom ornament for Camp Calumet. The camp was founded in 1959 and is located on picturesque Lake Ossipee, in Freedom, NH. Calumet is a year-round ministry of the Lutheran churches in New England. The ornament design they chose features a starry sky, pine trees, two figures beside a bonfire and a large setting sun in the background. A small crescent moon is cut out of the ornament. The name of the camp is featured on a banner across the bottom and 2019 is written across the top. The back of the ornament shows Lake Ossipee with sailboats afloat as well as a canoe rack. Find out more about Calumet by clicking below.

Auburn, NH | 175 Years

Auburn, NH commissioned us to create a custom ornament commemorating their 175^th anniversary. Auburn is a small town located 12 miles east of Manchester, NH. The ornament design they chose features a minute man standing in front of the Lake Massabesic, the town’s largest body of water. Originally settled by Native Americans as a fishing village called Massabesic, meaning "the place of much water," Auburn was finally incorporated with its’ current town name in 1845. Auburn, NH provides the perfect balance of rural living amidst New England’s picturesque scenery, while still offering quick and easy access to the city.

Redeemer Classical School - Christmas Ornament

Redeemer Classical School commissioned us to create a custom ornament for their school located in Keezletown, Virginia. The school began in 2004 with only 15 middle school students.  It now enrolls over 140 students ranging from Pre-K to 8th grade. Jaye Brumfield, Director of Development, said "I've been dreaming of creating something like this for the school for some time and our 15th anniversary provided a great reason to do so." The design for the ornament features an oak tree from the school’s logo as well as the griffin crest. Additionally, it has a bible verse, Isaiah 61:3, inscribed on the back. To read more about the school click below. 

2019 Custom Ornament - Hancock Management LLC

This year, Rick Hancock, a long-time customer of ours, commissioned us to make a custom ornament for his employees at Hancock Management LLC. It is always a pleasure to work with Mr. Hancock, as he is full of creative ideas and is, in fact, responsible for the designs of a few ornaments that you would surely recognize. This year, he wanted to do a hockey-themed ornament, hockey being a sport that he enjoys playing with his grandchildren. We collaboratively worked together along with our artists and came up with something truly unique and special. So please check out this year’s custom ornament for Mr. Hancock, “Hockey with Grandpa.”

We are excited to add another geographic ornament to our Christmas ornament collection. The latest locale represented is Cape Cod, Massachusetts! The hand-cast pewter piece features the map of the peninsula in it’s well-known “flexing arm” shape. The cape is a vacation destination for thousands of people every summer. It is known for its quaint New England towns, beautiful shorelines, outdoor activities, and of course fresh locally-caught seafood. Cape Cod is a perfect escape for those in search of an idyllic beach getaway.

The town of Tilton, New Hampshire commissioned Hampshire Pewter to make a commemorative ornament celebrating the 150^th anniversary of Tilton’s establishment in 1869. We collaborated with Tilton and together, we came up with a unique design featuring a few of the town’s landmarks. The front of the ornament features the Tilton Memorial Arch, also referred to as Tilton’s Folly. It is a 55-foot tall arch built in 1882, by Charles Tilton. The structure is located on Elm Street in Northfield, NH, atop a hill overlooking the town of Tilton. The back of the ornament depicts a statue as well as the old Tilton railroad station. The statue is called Timetable Mabel and shows a beautiful lady atop an arch that says “Tilton” across it. The statue is made of Italian marble and used to stand in front of the railroad station. Now she lives near the entrance to Tilton Island Park.

PILGRIM MONUMENT - PROVINCETOWN, MA

12 Days Series Complete!

Hampshire Pewter releases the final ornament in the 12 Days of Christmas ornament series! We are thrilled to release our twelfth ornament featuring Twelve Drummers Drumming. The series is based on the classic Christmas carol with the Twelve Drummers representing the twelve points of doctrine in the Apostle's Creed. The ornament depicts twelve dignified men dressed in band jackets and soldier hats, beating their drums in unison. We have been building this collection for twelve years! If you have not yet begun your collection, it's not too late. We still offer and will continue to sell the entire collection.

BROOKFIELD, NH - 225th ANNIVERSARY

We have teamed up with the town of Brookfield, NH to make a custom ornament in celebration of the town’s 225^th anniversary. Incorporated in 1794, the Town of Brookfield, New Hampshire is in Carroll County and is home to Kingswood Lake. It is a small town with a population of only 712, according to the 2010 United States Census Bureau, and has a mere 23.3 square miles of land. Brookfield is proud to be a residential, rural community that has resisted the commercial development seen in surrounding New Hampshire. It maintain's it's small-town serenity to this day.

The 12 Days of Christmas

The Eleven Pipers Piping Christmas Ornament is the newest ornament to hit our shelves! It is also the most recent addition to our 12 Days of Christmas ornament series. This finely detailed ornament depicts eleven men piping a tune, dressed in their coats, scarves, and hats. This scene comes straight out of the yuletide carol that we are all familiar with, and will look absolutely stunning on your Christmas tree!