Restoration of historic piano in Peterborough, NH fully funded

Imagine the lively contra dance tunes that have echoed through the Peterborough Town House, all accompanied by this Chickering 110B grand piano, built in the 1890s. This instrument has been a staple of dances and concerts for decades. Here are some facts about the piano:

• This grand piano was gifted to the Town of Peterborough on the occasion of the Town House’s grand opening in 1918.

• Chickering & Sons was the first piano manufacturer in the United States. 

• Local contra dance musician Bob McQuillen, who played this piano for 60 years, celebrated its rich sound and history. 

• Bob’s mentor, Johnny Trombly, a member of the Ralph Page Orchestra in the first half of the 20th century, played for dances on this instrument.

Read about the fully-funded restoration project here: https://www.monadnockfolk.org/about/help-save-bobs-piano/