Folkway Remembered Project

In recognition of the fond memories of The Folkway and of the cultural and social impacts that it had to our community, the Peterborough Historical Society is producing an exhibit and concert series devoted to The Folkway’s legacy, entitled “The Folkway Remembered.” We hope that this will allow everyone to share and celebrate the memory of the Folkway. 
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Folkway Remembered Exhibit

“The Folkway Remembered” exhibit, including Folkway artifacts large and small, audio samplings and other memorabilia, officially opens at the formal reception and concert on February 27 and opens to the general public on March 3. It will be open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission is $3 per person. PHS Members get in free.

Call for Folkway Memorabilia

If anyone has items that would be appropriate for our exhibit, that you are willing to either donate for our archives or loan for the duration of the exhibit, please contact us.

A Brief History of the Folkway

On February 28, 1975, Jonathan and Widdie Hall opened The Folkway, a restaurant and coffee house, in an old Victorian era home at 85 Grove Street in Peterborough. Creating this business was a labor of love—a love of folk music. It was not long before The Folkway became known as one of the best venues in the northeast for folk music. And the food was pretty good, too.
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Folkway Videos

Folks reminisce about the Folkway	Claudia Schmidt  1/22

Folks reminisce about the Folkway.

Folkway Remembered Concert Series

The concert series includes a handful of the hundreds of performers who were Folkway favorites. Concerts will be held at the Peterborough Historical Society’s Bass Hall, a cozy wooden-walled space that lends itself nicely to this purpose. Seating is limited to 120, so early ticket purchases are recommended. The Peterborough Historical Society, Peterborough Folk Music Society and The Monadnock Folklore Society are co-sponsoring the concerts.

Handicapped Access:  Take driveway to the left of the building to access Rear Entrance.
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Monadnock Folklore Society