New Town Flag to Be Unveiled

Good morning, Hampton and North Hampton. Here are five things you need to know for Tuesday, April 9:

1. New Flag to Soon Be Unfurled: Per the North Hampton Historical Society:

The North Hampton Historical Society kicks off its Spring programming just in time for the anniversary of the midnight ride of Paul Revere.  The Historical Society will celebrate Revere’s later role in our nation’s history by presenting an illustrated talk by Patrick M. Leehey, Research Director at the Paul Revere House in Boston. Leehey over the past twenty years has written and lectured widely, including at schools, on topics related to Revere, the Colonial and Revolutionary War eras, and the history of Boston in the 19^th and early 20^th centuries. 

Revere’s bell and cannon foundry, where the North Hampton Town Hall bell was forged, supplied materials for America’s ships fighting  in the War of 1812 – and one remarkable vessel that was completed too late.  The program “USS Constitution, Harbor Fortifications, and the Vessel that Never Fought: Paul Revere’s Role in the War of 1812" will take place at Town Hall, just named to the National Register of Historic Places, on Monday,  April 15^th at 7 pm.

The Historical Society expects to unfurl the newly created North Hampton flag.  The 3 x 5 flag featuring the town seal will be available for purchase for $50.  Quantities are limited and pre-orders are being taken:  contact George Chauncey at 964-7919.

2. Today’s Featured Fun: Lane Memorial Library will host a free showing of the classic 1958 comedy "Auntie Mame" at 1 p.m.

3. What Else Is Happening Today? The Hampton School Board will meet at 7 p.m. at Hampton Town Hall, and the North Hampton Conservation Commission will meet at 7 p.m. at North Hampton Town Hall.

4. This Day in History: On this day in 1865 at Appomattox, Va., Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered his 28,000 troops to Union General Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the American Civil War.

Forced to abandon the Confederate capital of Richmond, blocked from joining the surviving Confederate force in North Carolina, and harassed constantly by Union cavalry, Lee had no other option.

5. Today's Forecast:

Day
Showers likely before 11am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 64. South wind 7 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Night
Showers likely, mainly between 2am and 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 46. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.