HAMPSTEAD — The town’s big 275th celebration Saturday was jam-packed with events for residents and visitors alike at Meetinghouse Park and the Town Green.
There was everything from living history with blacksmiths and shoe makers to live unicorns and midway games.
A dozen food trucks kept the crowd happy as they listened to a lineup of musical acts that included the Reunion Hill Band, U.S. Navy Crosswind Woodwind Quintet, the Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki Trio and the Black & Bluez band
Colonial games and the 18th Dover Colonial Militia overnight revolutionary encampment, complete with cannons and muskets firings, offered a historical touch to the day.
Swag from the Hampstead Historical Society and Hampstead Public Library, such as “Images of America: Hampstead” books, 275th T-shirts and Beverage Koozies were snapped up by the appreciative crowd.
Of course, the 275th celebration ended with a big fireworks display.