Strafford News

Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on March 28.

Dover400, a committee of residents organizing Dover’s 400th birthday, has recently launched a new engaging website to communicate the happenings and news associated with the City’s largest anniversary celebration yet. Visit www.dover400.org.

Dover400 enlisted D Graphics of Dover to implement a contemporary design, using custom code to allow for ease of user experience, content updates, and merchandise portal. The website also has a page populated with each of the twelve historical presentations, a wildly popular series delivered by Dover400 team during 2021. “We are so pleased with the refreshed web presence,” said Angela Carter, Dover400 Communications Committee Chair. “Web visitors will find the new site engaging, easy to navigate, and full of important information about the 400th celebration.”

As the first settlement in New Hampshire, Dover has the honor to lead the way for many regional anniversary events. The mission of Dover400 is to honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future through meaningful and creative community engagement. The committee has been diligently working on multi-year events which will include historical reenactments, fireworks and parades, school involvement, festivals, and more.

Dover400 is currently underway with its 400 for $400 fundraising campaign, an effort to solicit 400 donors at $400 to celebrate Dover’s 400th Anniversary, all proceeds will support the activities planned throughout 2023.For more information, please visit www.Dover400.org.

 

About  Dover400

Established in 1623, Dover was the first permanent settlement in New Hampshire.  Dover400 is a group of appointed volunteers gathered to plan and organize the City’s 400th birthday celebration which will include historical reenactments, fireworks and parades, school involvement, souvenirs and more. Dover400 is comprised of enthusiastic citizens from diverse backgrounds who are all committed to one purpose: ensuring Dover is recognized and celebrated for this momentous event. Members include Kevin McEneaney, Chair; Sam Allen, Vice-Chair; Nicole Desjarlais-Paulick, Secretary; Zachary Koehler, Treasurer; Cathy Beaudoin; Kerry Berry; Stephanie Bolduc; Bob Carrier; Angela Carter; Sam Crane; Guy Eaton; J. Andrew Galt; Sheila Jarvey; Tom Massingham; Kathleen Morrison; and Karen Weston.

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