
Hats off to all our many Pollyanna supporters and so many who continue to show their enthusiam for this project. was established in 2002 by The Eames Family as a non-profit organization. Pollyanna of Littleton New Hampshire, Inc. This article was most recently revised and updated by Kathleen Kuiper. 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, Littleton Main Street, Inc., the Town of Littleton, Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce, Littleton Area Historical Society and many supportive community friends and officials. Pollyanna, in full Pollyanna Whittier, fictional character, the orphaned but ever-optimistic heroine of Eleanor Hodgman Porter ’s novel Pollyanna (1913). and a grant from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts. Pollyanna of Littleton, New Hampshire was initiated through Littleton Main Street, Inc. Pollyanna knows the secret to finding a smile - even when really bad things happen. Porter and oversees the use and care of Pollyanna of Littleton as a public attraction, cultural asset, resource and positive inspiration for the community and others. An abridged version of the tale of orphaned, eleven-year-old Pollyanna, who comes to live with austere and wealthy Aunt Polly, bringing happiness to her aunt and other members of the community through her philosophy of gladness. The official nonprofit organization of the bronze Pollyanna sculpture promotes, preserves, and enhances the literary legacy of Eleanor H. Historic Society Presentation at the Historic Littleton Community House June 14, 2006 Pollyanna Gateway opening ceremony August 2014ĭave Ernsberger addresses the crowd at The Pollyanna Gateway opening ceremonyĪ group of students from France visiting Littleton, NH. This tour group from Insight Vacations stopped by today and were glad to be in Littleton!
