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Nestled in the serene woods of Tuftonboro, New Hampshire, the Abenaki Tower stands tall as a testament to the rich history and natural beauty of the region. This iconic tower has recently reached a significant milestone - its 100th anniversary. To celebrate this momentous occasion, the Abenaki Tower & Trail Association has commissioned a unique hand-cast pewter ornament from Hampshire Pewter. To learn about the history of the Abenaki Tower and its enduring legacy please continue reading.

The city of Dover, New Hampshire is celebrated its 400^th anniversary in 2023. For the 4^th ornament in the town’s Hampshire Pewter ornament series, they chose to feature the Cocheco River Falls. It is a beautiful display of nature, the river cascading over a cliff of rock formations, creating a scenic oasis in the heart of the bustling downtown. There is an iron bridge spanning the falls, that is part of the historic mills. Visitors can walk over the bridge and feel the mist from the water.

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.

Fayette County Museum Honored in Pewter

Nestled in the heart of Vandalia, Illinois, the Fayette County Museum stands as a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the region. This hidden gem serves as a time capsule, preserving the stories, artifacts, and memories of generations past. As visitors step through its doors, they are transported back in time to a bygone era, experiencing the essence of Fayette County's legacy.

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.

St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church - 90 Years!

Founded in 1932, St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church, of Troy, NY, is celebrating its 90-year anniversary in 2022. Hampshire Pewter was commissioned to create a commemorative pewter ornament to celebrate the occasion. St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church was started to serve the needs of Greek immigrants living in Troy and the surrounding area. It was officially founded October 26, 1931, the feast day of St. Demetrios. The church enabled the local Greek population to maintain the traditions of their native country in addition to practicing the Orthodox Christian faith. The patronal name of the church is St. Vasilios, chosen by William Vellis, a great benefactor of the church and community.

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

Praying Hands

This ornament is one of three custom designs assigned to us by a loyal patron. It features praying hands over a Bible. Janice is a published author and gives ornaments out as gifts to friends. On the back of the ornament is a magnolia blossom that reads “J. Niki” beneath. This is Janice’s logo and penname for her published books. To find out how she acquired the nickname J. Niki, please read on.

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.

Castle in the Clouds

This is the 7^th custom ornament we have made for Castle in the Clouds out of Moultonborough, New Hampshire. The Lucknow House, gazebo, carriage house, and the Falls of Song have all been featured on previous ornaments. For their 2022 ornament, the Castle Preservation Society decided to show the quaint Maple Lodge.

Barrington, NH Completes Series!

2022 marks Barrington, New Hampshire’s 300 year anniversary. For the occasion, the Barrington Tricentennial Committee commissioned Hampshire Pewter to make a series of three custom pewter ornaments with one being released each year leading up to 2022.

Nottingham, NH Custom Ornament

Nottingham, New Hampshire has commissioned Hampshire Pewter to make a second ornament commemorating the town’s tricentennial. This year they chose to feature the Center School, located on Stage Road directly next to the Nottingham Police Department. The schoolhouse was built in the early 1800s and originally used as a church. Learn more about the Center School by clicking below.

Barrington School

Barrington, New Hampshire is celebrating its’ 300^th anniversary this year. In honor of the occasion, they have commissioned us to create a series of three custom ornaments for them. For the 2021 ornament, they chose to feature Barrington School.

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.

Hollis Custom Pewter Ornament

Last year we created a custom ornament for Hollis, New Hampshire. They chose a style of ornament that features a number of iconic town structures with the text on the bottom rim. The featured elements are the Hollis Public Library, City Hall, the Hollis Monument with an American Flag and the Congregational Church of Hollis. Hollis was incorporated in 1746. It borders with Brookiline and Amherst, NH and Pepperell, MA.