Zechariah Boodey Farmstead

04/26/2026

Thank you! The 2026 Italian Dinner Benefit was a great success. Special thanks to Gino and Tatiana, Top of the Ridge Farm B&B; Sherry Cullimore, Garrett Smith, our bakers, and volunteers. None of this would be possible without our guests.
Some pictures from Zechariah Boodey Farmstead Collaborative Italian Dinner Benefit.

04/23/2026

Looking forward to seeing you this SATURDAY, APRIL 25, for our Italian Dinner Benefit! doors open at 5 pm and stay open until 7 pm (or until we sell out). Enjoy acoustic guitar music and songs by Garret Smith while dining. All proceeds count toward meeting the $7,500.00 Donor Matching Challenge. See poster for more information. Location is the Community Room (behind the New Durham Fire Station), 4 Main Street, New Durham, NH.

04/17/2026

Hear - Ye, Hear - Ye,
The Zechariah Boodey Farmstead Collaborative is honored to share this newly released article in the “One Magazine” published by the National Association of Free Will Baptists, Inc., located in Antioch, TN. The bi-monthly magazine boosts circulation to over 50,000. We are grateful to Rev Ken Akers, Associate Editor, for making this all possible.
An article titled “The Zechariah Boodey Farmstead: A Community Preservation Effort” written by Christine C Evans, a Boodey and Randall Families Descendant traces the ongoing restoration efforts for the Zechariah Boodey Farmstead Project. The building, originally located near the Ridge Church in New Durham, NH, marks the first meeting place for the Free Will Baptists in New England. The covenants were signed in the East Room of the Boodey home, June 30, 1780, under the leadership of Elder Benjamin Randal(l).
The Boodey family home once served as a gathering place for brave pioneers who dared to lead in their beliefs during a pivotal time in our nation’s history. These buildings will serve as a gathering spot for future generations.
Also featured is a story about ongoing preservation efforts taking place for the Ridge Church.
To learn more about the project and ways to get involved, please visit zbfcnh.org. Donations are possible by following the links on the website or by mailing to Zechariah Boodey Farmstead Collaborative, PO Box 45, New Durham, NH 03855. Please make checks payable to Zechariah Boodey Farmstead Collaborative. The Collaborative is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Annual Italian Dinner Benefit is Saturday, April 25th, serving from 5 to 7 pm. Details at zbfcnh.org.

04/12/2026

Mark your calendars, Saturday, April 25.... Italian Dinner Benefit serving 5 to 7 pm.

Mark your calendars, Saturday April 25.... Italian Dinner Benefit serving 5 to 7 pm.

04/12/2026

Mark your calendars, Saturday April 25.... Italian Dinner Benefit serving 5 to 7 pm.

03/06/2026

More exciting news and information from ZBFC!

03/06/2026

More to the Antiques Road Show story... Sharing some interesting information and details about the pictures that were part of the presentation.
We began efforts to identify the people in two of the pictures last fall, before learning about the ARS program. (How wild is that!)
Excited to share the results of our research.

03/04/2026

How exciting is this! Connection to the Zechariah Boodey Farmstead, and the Free Will Baptist Centennial and the town of New Durham, NH! Love Antiques Road Show!

The Zechariah Boodey Farmstead, the East Parlor, was the location where Elder Benjamin Randal(l) and the first seven members signed the covenants, the birthplace of the Free Will Baptist Church in New England, on June 30, 1780. The Centennial celebration was held at the New Durham Church on the Ridge in 1880.

Appraisal: F. Douglass Letter & Free Will Baptist Church Archive

03/03/2026

Zechariah Boodey Farmstead Collaborative Announces
$7,500.00 DONOR MATCHING CAMPAIGN 2026
The Zechariah Boodey Farmstead Collaborative is thrilled to share that an anonymous donor has pledged to match all contributions to this fundraising campaign up to $7,500.00, valid through June 1, 2026. Any donation made during this period - whether $10.00 or $1,000.00 will be matched dollar for dollar, doubling your impact. Consider asking your employer about matching gift programs to increase your support further.
The Zechariah Boodey Farmstead Collaborative is excited to launch this transformative fundraising effort to support our community and advance the Zechariah Boodey Farmstead Project into its next vital stage, the pouring of the foundation and installing the state-approved subsurface systems.
Your overwhelming response to the last call for action resulted in achieving another milestone! Thanks to you, we’re thrilled to share that the Project’s Architect’s Schematics are now complete! We are working together to achieve even greater milestones and to meet the need for a larger space for assembly.
Now is the perfect time to leverage your generosity and support the crucial mission of Zechariah Boodey Farmstead Collaborative. Together, we’re building something significant: preservation of historic landmarks, a true economic centerpiece, and an invaluable asset for our community. Deadline is June 1, 2026! The Collaborative is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Mailing address is ZBF Collaborative, PO Box 45, New Durham, NH 03855. Please make checks payable to ZBF Collaborative. We’re excited to shape the future with your help!

02/12/2026

Zechariah Boodey Farmstead's current issue of "The Boodey Chronicle".
Inside this issue, learn how Community Action Achieves Another Goal, The Tale of a Yankee Barn, and more...

02/12/2026

Exciting News!! Extra Extra Read all about it! Inside this issue: Community Action Achieves Another Goal; The Comparison Funding Partnerships, and some upcoming events.