Resources: Era 5: 1861-1877
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Timeline
Online chronologies of events in Cheshire County at different periods of time.
Monadnock Moments
Short historical articles about people, places, or events in the Monadnock region.
Keene’s Central Square
Grades 2-5. Primary Source Packet. Photographs of Keene’s Central Square, between 1858 to 1980, illustrate the ways in which a community changes over time. Students will also see the development of technology, architecture, transportation, clothing and other aspects...
Keene’s Early Neighbors
Grades: 3-4. Lesson/Story. Introduce students to some of Keene's real 18th and 19th century residents. Keene's Early Neighbors is a 2-part pdf, with biographies matching the city's 3rd grade program Keene Comes Alive. Written by: Horatio Colony House Museum director...
The Wyman Tavern and Horatio Colony House
Grades: 3-4. Lesson/Story. Students can read about the history of two of Keene's historical sites, the Wyman Tavern (1762) and Horatio Colony House (1806). They will be introduced to important events and people in Keene's history. Students will gain a better...