Pollyanna of Littleton New Hampshire
Pollyanna of Littleton New Hampshire
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Glad to be in Littleton!
A Welcome Wave. Arms flung wide.
Pollyanna of Littleton -
New Hampshire's most welcoming attraction
is the centerpiece of historic downtown as an ambassador of cheer and community spirit for residents and visitors alike. Today, visitors and passers-by make it a point to return her "welcome wave". Admirers come not only to take a keepsake photo, but to rub Pollyanna's bronze hightop shoe for luck and gladness. Pollyanna can be the start to over 25 points of interest and other delights along Main Street.
Littleton's jubilant bronze sculpture tributes hometown author, Eleanor H. Porter (1868 – 1920) best remembered as the creator of the world's most optimistic character, Pollyanna, 1913.
Eleanor Hodgman Porter’s early residence was in Littleton, and not so far from the Library front lawn…where fittingly Pollyanna, Littleton’s sculpture presides in an artistic and symbolic place “welcoming residents and visitors.” Read more about Eleanor Hodgman Porter....
Pollyanna Centennial 
In 2013, we're celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Bestseller, Pollyanna,
by Littleton-born author Eleanor H. Porter
Things To do for Pollyanna Fans
OFFICIAL POLLYANNA GLAD DAY
Saturday, June 8, 2013
The Annual Celebration & Festivities welcome wave, annual group photo...and lots of time to be glad...and eat cake!
Free event for all ages, rain or shine at Littleton Library Lawn.
Pollyanna of Littleton
New Hampshire's Most Welcoming Attraction
Visit the jubilant bronze sculpture in her welcoming pose on the lawn of the library.
Littleton Public Library, Main Street, Historic Downtown Littleton.
Tel: 603-444-5741
Pollyanna Attic Room
Tour the Museum-Themed Pollyanna Room at Historic Thayer's Inn, Main Street,
Littleton Historical Musuem
Hometown History - memoriabilia and genealogy of Littleton-born author, Eleanor Hodgman Porter. Open by appointment. Tel: 603-444-6435, Littleton Historical Society
Official Pollyanna Glad Days, held annually in June
Glad Day Wave - 2012
Each year one local citizen is awarded the "Pollyanna Signature Award".
Pollyanna Signature Award Honorees from left to right: Brien Ward, 2010; Jim McIntosh, 2007; Dick Hamilton, 2009; Emile Birch, 2008; Donna Jordan, 2004; Deb Warner, 2011; Dave Ernsberger, 2012 (other recipients include: Jason Hoch, 2006; Jack and Ruth Colby, 2005; Fran Heald, 2003)
View more about the honorees here....
Pollyanna in the News
Pollyanna of Littleton Glad Day is featured in
"Amazing Festivals in 100 Hometown Celebrations"
Pollyanna of Littleton was featured on the Cover of NH To Do Magazine in April, 2013
Pollyanna in the Community
A group of students from France visiting Littleton, NH.
Glad Day 2011
Littleton Parade 2011
Summerfest Parade 2009
Summerfest Parade 2009
Summerfest Parade 2006
2005 Littleton Parade
Historic Society Presentation at the Historic Littleton Community House June 14, 2006
Pollyanna of Littleton New Hampshire, Inc.
The official nonprofit organization of the bronze Pollyanna sculpture promotes, preserves, and enhances the literary legacy of Eleanor H. Porter and oversees the use and care of Pollyanna of Littleton as a public attraction, cultural asset, resource and positive inspiration for the community and others.
Pollyanna of Littleton, New Hampshire was initiated through Littleton Main Street, Inc. and a grant from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts. Partnering grew to include the commission and generosity of The Eames Family, who engaged the fulfillment of the sculputure by New Hampshire artist, Emile Birch (pictured right with his wife, Cynthia); with the significant interest of the Littleton Public Library, Littleton Main Street, Inc. the Town of Littleton, Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce, Littleton Area Historical Society and many supportive community friends and officials. Pollyanna of Littleton New Hampshire, Inc. was established in 2002 by The Eames Family as a non-profit organization. Hats off to all our many Pollyanna supporters and so many who continue to show their enthusiam for this project.
Contact Pollyanna of Littleton New Hampshire, Inc.
Pollyanna
of Littleton New Hampshire, Inc.
P.O. Box 864
15 Main Street
Littleton, NH 03561
603-444-6158
pollyna@together.net
An ignorant person is one who doesn't know what you have just found out.
-Will Rogers
Pollyanna Visitors say...
Edie Merrill,
Littleton, 2006
Peggy, 2005
Donna Jordan
NH Magazine, 2004
Emile Birch
Sculptor, 2002