[N.B. This page is presented purely for archival purposes. The Conference was held July 12-14, 2018.]
For conference attendants, we suggest utilizing one of the accommodation options listed below. Additionally, the restaurant section includes a list of Peterborough dining options. Additional information will be added as we get closer to the event. Need a resource not listed below? Send an e-mail to wildersociety@mail.montclair.edu and we will do our best to help.
Conference Sessions will be held at the Monadnock Center for History and Culture in Peterborough, New Hampshire.
Accommodations
Jack Daniels Inn
A limited number of rooms will be available on a first come first serve basis at $119-$139 per night at the Jack Daniels Inn in Peterborough; for reservations, contact them directly at innkeep@jackdanielsinn.com or 603-924-7548; be sure to mention that you are attending the Wilder Conference.
Keene State College
Additional rooms will be available at Keene State College on a first come first serve basis at $75 per night plus $11 for linens in a single room; and $50 per person per night plus $11 for linens in a double occupancy room. Shuttle service will be provided between Keene State College and Peterborough during the Conference. To reserve one of these rooms, contact Mary English, the Executive Director of The Thornton Wilder Society, at englishm@montclair.edu.
Additional Rooms will be available on a first come first serve basis at the following other establishments:
Little River Bed and Breakfast
184 Union Street
Peterborough, NH 03458
603-924-3280
The Hancock Inn
33 Main Street
Hancock, NH 03449
603-525-3318
Benjamin Prescott Inn
433 Turnpike Road
Jaffrey, NH 03452
603-532-6637
Greenfield B&B Inn
749 Forest Road
Greenfield, NH 03047
603-547-6327
Restaurants – Links
Websites such as the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, TripAdvisor, and Yelp provide lists of dining opportunities in Peterborough (where the conference will be held) and Keene (where we have arranged for dorms as accommodations at Keene State University).
Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce Website
TripAdvisor Website
Yelp Website
Restaurants – Near Conference Sessions
All locations are within one block of the conference sessions, held at the Monadnock Center for History and Culture.
Lunch and Dinner
Aesop’s Tables
Delicious hot soups, salads, sandwiches, quiches, and desserts served in this small café located in The Toadstool Bookshop (NH’s best independent bookstore!)
12 Depot Street- Indoor and Outdoor Seating- Lunch $$
Cooper Hill Public House
Classic pub and whisky bar serving classic pub food like bangers and mash as well as burgers, salads, and other entrees crafted from locally sourced ingredients.
6 School Street- Indoor and Outdoor Seating- Lunch and Dinner $$$
Farm House Table Bakery & Cafe
Farm House Table is a little eat-in and take-out cafe market offering all sorts of croissants and crepes with coffees, teas and smoothies alongside soups, salads, sandwiches, fresh baked baguettes, pastries, and macarons. Featuring locally-sourced ingredients.
10 School Street – Indoor and Outdoor Seating – Lunch $$
Harlow’s Pub
Pub and restaurant featuring an eclectic menu of soups, sandwiches, burritos, and entrees along with a robust draft beer and wine selection.
3 School Street- Indoor and Outdoor Seating- Lunch and Dinner – Live music most evenings $$
Little Roy’s
Daily lunch specials available for take-out. Pick up a budget-friendly lunch and eat in nearby Depot Park.
4 Depot Street – Lunch $
Nonie’s
Breakfast is served all day as well as daily lunch specials, sandwiches and more served in a classic coffee shop.
28 Grove Street- Indoor and Outdoor Seating – Lunch $
Peterborough Diner
Breakfast is available till noon. Lunch fare includes sandwiches, seafood, burgers, meat entrees and pasta entrees. Enjoy a meal in a classic Worcester Dining Car diner.
10 Depot Street- Indoor and Outdoor Seating- Lunch $
Thai Café
Noodle, Thai Curry, and Stir-Fry dishes served in a casual café setting.
43 Grove Street – Indoor Seating- Lunch and Dinner $$
Twelve Pine
Café-style restaurant and gourmet marketplace serving Panini, soups, salads, pizza, sandwiches, and entrees.
11 School Street- Indoor and Outdoor Seating- Lunch and Dinner $$
Waterhouse
Fine dining overlooking the river with soup, salad, sandwiches and entrees made from fine ingredients sourced from local farms and producers. Wine and specialty cocktails.
18 Depot Square- Indoor and Outdoor Seating- Lunch and Dinner (reservations recommended for dinner, call 603-924-4001) $$$
Coffee, Pastries, & Sweet Treats
Aesop’s Tables
12 Depot Street
Ava Marie Chocolate
Handcrafted chocolates made with all natural ingredients and ice cream!
Baker’s Station
Coffee and homemade pastries, muffins and donuts.
18 Depot Square
Nonie’s
28 Grove Street
Twelve Pine
11 School Street
Vicuna Chocolate Factory & Café
This bean-to-bar chocolate factory & café serves handcrafted chocolate, pastries, coffee, and more.
15 Main Street