Member Tour: Phillips Exeter Academy

399 Center Street,Wolfeboro NH 03894

28 September, 2022

Description

Our popular annual member tour offers a unique opportunity to explore one of New Hampshire’s most hallowed educational institutions. This year, members are invited to join the New Hampshire Historical Society on a visit to Phillips Exeter Academy (PEA), one of the oldest secondary schools in the country. Founded in 1781, the school has shaped generations of the nation’s leaders in a wide variety of fields, including such figures as Daniel Webster, Franklin Pierce, Robert Todd Lincoln, George Plimpton, Gore Vidal, Dan Brown, and Mark Zuckerberg. The day begins at the Exeter Inn for lunch and a talk by history instructor emeritus Jack Herney, who will discuss the history of the school. During his more than 40 years at Phillips Exeter, Herney served in a variety of academic and administrative capacities, from history instructor and dean of faculty to commissioner of Club Basketball. Next up, we’ll enjoy a walking tour of PEA’s beautiful campus, followed by a visit with PEA archivist Magee Lawhorn who will share with us more of the school’s multifaceted history and materials from the school’s collections. Please note: Attendees must be comfortable walking a few miles to participate in this event. The cost for the member tour is $55 per person, and attendees must be current Society members. Space is limited, and advance registration is required. Register through Eventbrite.com or by calling 603-228-6688.