The town of Alstead is in Cheshire County, New Hampshire. The town was chartered in 1735 as one in an line of nine forts that were established for the protection of southwestern New Hampshire from Indian attack. First named Newton, it was incorporated as Alstead in 1763, named for Johann Heinrich Alsted, who compiled an early encyclopedia. After the Revolutionary War, Alstead first joined Vermont but returned to New Hampshire at the insistence of George Washington. Alstead was the location of the New Hampshire’s first paper mill, and was sometimes known as Paper Mill Village. Feuer State Forest lies within the town of Alstead.
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The official municipal site offers contacts for the town’s administrative and departmental offices, official announcements, access to various documents and forms, and a history of the community.
http://www.alsteadnh.org/
Comprising 2,200 acres in the hills of New Hampshire, near the Connecticut River, in Alstead, New Hampshire, the company is one of the largest producers of pure maple syrup in New England. An overview of the company, information about the uses of maple syrup, and a catalog of products are featured, including the ability to make purchases online.
http://www.bascommaple.com/
Situated on a half acre in Alstead, New Hampshire, the four-bedroom cottage can sleep eight to ten people. Its location, details about the rental, with rate information and photographs are featured.
http://www.lakeintheskynh.com/
The rural bakery is part of the Orchard Hill Community, in Alstead, New Hampshire, operating from a renovated barn. Its history and an overview of the business is put forward, and its products are highlighted, with information about internships and a blog.
http://www.orchardhillbreadworks.com/
The preschool is part of the Orchard Hill Community, which includes the Orchard Hill Land Cooperative, Orchard Hill Breadworks, and Village Roots CSA. Its mission, vision, and curriculum statement are discussed, including the school and its summer camp program, a calendar of upcoming events, and contacts.
http://www.theorchardschool.org/
The company owns and operates mineral rights to more than four hundred acres of property, including six pegmatite mines, in Alstead, New Hampshire. A profile of the company and its holdings is put forward, including its store, a show schedule, jewelry, videos, and a blog.
http://www.toveco.com/
Based in Alstead, the snowmobile club maintains New Hampshire Corridor 5 and local trails serving Alstead, Acworth and Langdon. Membership information is provided, including a schedule of meetings, calendar of events, special notices, and an online shopping area.
http://www.tritowntrailblazers.com/
Vilas High School Alumni Association
The Alumni Association represents former students and graduates of the high school in Alstead, New Hampshire, which was dedicated in 1935. An overview of the organization, scholarship information, and a school history are put forward, including photographs and scholarship data.
http://www.vilasalumni.com/
Focused on illustrated children’s books, the publishers are located in Alstead, New Hampshire. An overview of the company is put forward, and its products are highlighted, and made available for purchase online, but with a minimum of one hundred dollar purchases. Stores carrying its products may be located by zip code.
http://www.woodfieldcards.com/
