Many people in rural New Hampshire did not have access to the transformative benefits of electric power until World War II. For thousands of households, the introduction of electricity meant relief from the drudgery of the wood-fueled cookstove, the washboard, and the kerosene lamp. Presenter Steve Taylor will explore how these developments changed civic and social life in New Hampshire’s countryside. This lecture is offered through the Humanities to Go program of New Hampshire Humanities, and admission is free. No registration required.