Gilsum Rock Swap and Mineral Show 2015

The Gilsum Rock Swap, known for its scenic location and small-town hospitality, will take place on the weekend of June 27-28, 2015 at the Gilsum Elementary School & Community Center, 640 Route 10 in Gilsum, NH. All monies raised by this event go to community recreation programs. Admission is free, although we do accept donations. This year-s event includes two special presentations. Saturday, June 27th at 1:00 PM, geologist and collector Nancy Swing will discuss ?Rock Hounding in New England.? Swing is a former professor of Geology and Oceanography at the Community College of Rhode Island, has been the featured speaker at the East Coast Gem and Mineral show for the last 14 years, and is a regular at the Gilsum Rock Swap & Mineral Show. Then at 2:00 PM noted rock hound Steve Garza will demonstrate the correct way to break a rock - and let visitors give it their best shot. Other events include our annual ham and bean dinner with home-made pies, a chicken barbeque, and panning for minerals for the kids.