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Keene, New Hampshire
A Tour of Rudyard
Kipling’s Naulakha
Kipling’s Naulakha
On Thursday, April 14, the Historical Society of
Cheshire County will lead a special tour of
Naulakha, Rudyard Kipling’s historic home in
Dummerston, Vermont.
The group will carpool from the HSCC parking
lot, 246 Main Street, Keene, at 9:45 a.m. The
tour will begin at Naulakha at 10:30, followed
by a special performance of Kipling’s “Just So
Stories” by renowned New England storyteller
Jackson Gillman.
The tour is limited to 20 and costs $12 for HSCC
members, $16 for non-members.
For more information or to reserve a spot, visit
www.hsccnh.org.
Sheridan, Wyoming
EXCITING times in SHERIDAN, Wyoming -
Sheridan selected into the Top Dozen Distinctive
Destinations by the National Trust for Historic
Preservation!
Downtown Sheridan, courtesy Sheraton Tourism
Sheridan, nominated by Sheridan Travel and
Tourism, was selected selected into the Top
Dozen Distinctive Destinations by the National
Trust for Historic Preservation for its vibrant
Main Street commercial district, abundant
recreational opportunities, and its authentic
Western character, all set “in the shadow of the
Big Horns.”
“I am extremely proud of our authentic western
tourism offerings and our community” stated
Penny Becker, Director of Sheridan Travel &
Tourism. “This designation really speaks to our
cultural heritage offerings! Encounter
Sheridan’s rich western history – Buffalo Bill,
Crazy Horse and Custer . . . Where you can
experience western museums, Indian battle and
historic sites, rodeo, and polo all in the
foothills of the majestic Big Horn Mountains.
“Sheridan is a classic Western town, offering
visitors a real taste of its ranching, farming
and mining heritage, as well as contemporary
theater, arts and dining opportunities,” said
Stephanie Meeks, president of the National Trust
for Historic Preservation. “Outdoor enthusiasts,
history buffs and shoppers alike will be amazed
by Sheridan’s amenities, including hiking,
hunting and fishing; archeological sites and
public art; and top-notch purveyors of Western
art and apparel.”
Downtown Sheridan boasts 46 late
19th-century/early 20th-century brick and
iron-clad storefronts that house a wide variety
of successful retailers, including shops that
specialize in Western art, antiques and
collectibles, leather crafts, ropes and horse
tack, log furniture, jewelry and more. While
experiencing Sheridan’s frontier culture,
visitors and residents can also enjoy its modern
amenities, an extensive pathway system linking
many of the city’s parks and points of interest,
a fleet of replica trolleys that provide guided
tours of the city, and a range of interesting
dining and entertainment options. Its stunning
National Historic Landmark Sheridan Inn—a place
where Buffalo Bill lived and auditioned
performers for his Western act—is now heated and
cooled by an environmentally sustainable
geothermal energy system.
For more information on visiting Sheridan, go to
www.sheridanwyoming.org
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