Pollyanna of Littleton, New Hampshire
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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.
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....
Smiling With Pollyanna
NH Magazine found some gladness in Littleton.
Read "How a statue helps people feel glad in Littleton" by Susanna Hargreaves
Share Your Gladness
- Take A Selfie Near the Pollyanna Sculpture in downtown Littleton and share it online with #pollyanna
- Sign up for the GoLittleton Glad Club and receive random greetings from Glad Town!
- Email what you are glad about to Pollyanna or send a postcard with your glad greetings to:
Pollyanna
GoLittleton
281 Main Street Suite 120
Littleton, NH 03561
Email: pollyanna@GoLittleton.com
Pollyanna in the News
Pollyanna of Littleton Glad Day is featured in "Amazing Festivals in 100 Hometown Celebrations"
Pollyanna in the Community
This tour group from Insight Vacations stopped by today and were glad to be in Littleton!
Red Hat Ladies: 2016
Pollyanna Gateway opening ceremony August 2014
Dave Ernsberger addresses the crowd at The Pollyanna Gateway opening ceremony
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 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 and many supportive community friends and officials. Hats off to all the many Pollyanna supporters and so many who continue to show their enthusiam for this project.
Many visitors rub Pollyanna's boot for Good Luck!
In Memoriam: Emile Birch
Emile Birch, New Hampshire sculptor and educator, created the Pollyanna statue for Littleton, NH in 2002.
Pollyanna
of Littleton New Hampshire.
603-444-0700
pollyanna@golittleton.com
Contact Pollyanna of Littleton About Eleanor Hodgman Porter Pollyanna Signature Awards