DOVER, N.H.

400 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Dover by the Water

Date: Saturday, June 24
Time: 11am - 8pm
Location: Hilton Park and Henry Law Park

  • 11 am Commemorative Ceremony - Hilton Park
    • Attention All Hiltons The vast majority of Hiltons and Roberts residing in New Hampshire and southern Maine are descended from Edward Hilton, his brother William, sister Rebecca, and Thomas Roberts, who established the first settlement in New Hampshire (Dover Point AKA Hilton Point) in 1623. This was also the 7th settlement in America. Whereas this is the 400th anniversary, the City of Dover has established a committee to coordinate the celebration. (Dover400.org) On June 24th there will be a gathering of Hilton descendants at the site of the original settlement at 11:00AM. If you desire, please bring a picnic lunch for yourself and your family. The site is on Route 4 and the Spaulding Turnpike. From Portsmouth/Newington you will need to cross the bridge, take Exit 6 towards Durham on Route 4 and after crossing over the turnpike, go 2/3 around the rotary. Drive parallel to the bridge and then cross under the bridge. Follow signs for Hilton Park. You are invited! Hilton400Dover@gmail.com
  • Dover 400 Rock Day Bands at the Rotary Pavilion –
    • Silver Strummers, noon -1pm
    • Shelli LaTorre, 1 - 2pm
    • Jamband, 2 - 3pm
    • Jonnie and the two timers, 3 - 4pm
    • Cool Beans, 4 - 5pm
    • Tony Mack Band, 5 - 8pm
  • Noon – 5 pm Antique Car Show with a beer/wine/beverage garden and Food Trucks
  • 3pm: Registration open for 2023 Small Boat Regatta
  • 4 pm: Boat parade starting at Hilton Park going up the Cocheco River leading off with the Gundalow
Dover 400th Committee
400Dover@gmail.com