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Presentation on the History of Whitney Bros.

February 12, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wed. February, 12, 2020.  7pm-8pm.   Historical Society of Cheshire County, 246 Main Street, Keene.

Presentation on the History of Whitney Bros.

Whitney Brothers Company of Keene, NH, has been making educational toys and school furnishings for 116 years.  Learn about the company’s history from its early days in Marlborough, NH, to its present day success.  Guest speakers  include former president of the company David Stabler and current president Mike Jablonski.  The public is invited to attend this free event and share their fond memories of the company.

The Toys exhibit is a collaboration between the Historical Society of Cheshire County, the Brattleboro Historical Society, Marlborough Historical Society and many individuals with personal links to toy manufacturing history. Sponsors of the exhibit include Douglas Toy Company, Whitney Brothers, and Toadstool Bookshops.
The Historical Society will host several toy related events and presentations  in conjunction with the exhibit. Please visit the exhibit and take a trip back into your childhood.

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Date:
February 12, 2020
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Organizer

Historical Society of Cheshire County
Phone
6033521895

Venue

Historical Society of Cheshire