STRATHAM – On Mon., September 8, at 7:30 p.m., the Stratham Historical Society will present a program by Professor Richard Hesse titled, “Daniel Webster and the Dartmouth Case.”
Daniel Webster was instrumental in several landmark legal cases of the 19th Century, including the battle for control of Dartmouth College. Professor Hesse of Franklin Pierce Law Center will explore Webster’s roots and early career including his role in the Dartmouth College case and the establishment of constitutional rules regarding federal powers.
The program will be held in the main meeting room of the Stratham Safety Complex, 4 Winnicutt Road, located just behind the Historical Society building, near the corner of Portsmouth Avenue.
A business meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. before the presentation.
The program is free and open to the public. There is ample parking available. Light refreshments will be served.
For further information, please call 772-4955 or 778-9525.