LACONIA — For years, the Laconia Historical & Museum Society has collaborated with area businesses, city- and privately-owned buildings and nonprofits to host historic exhibits and collections around the Lakes Region. Now, while that collaboration won’t stop, a new museum space is slated for a soft opening this weekend.

“This is our chance to show who we are and what we are,” said Tara Shore, president of LHMS. “Right now is an exciting and interesting moment for us. It’s one of the biggest years we have had in the last couple years in terms of things going on and accomplishments.”

This Saturday, Aug. 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., LHMS will open its doors at 61 Water St. The soft opening is intended for historical society board members and volunteers, all who have helped shape the project

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