Events
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Motorized Zucchini Workshop
FeaturedBruder House 349 Main Street, Keene, NHWith the expertise of MAXT Makerspace, learn how to design and develop a motorized zucchini made of foam. Participants will be able to enter their motorized zucchinis in a contest at the Historical Society's International Zucchini Festival on October 3. Winner gets the coveted Green Ribbon prize! Thank you to the Kingsbury Fund for sponsoring […]
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Railroad History Tour
FeaturedRail Road Tour Water St, Keene, NHHow did the coming of the railroad impact New England communities like Keene, NH? Walk the Cheshire Rail trail through downtown Keene with Historical Society of Cheshire County, Senior Historian, Alan Rumrill. Learn about the arrival of Keene's first train in 1848. Visit the sites where many industrial firms found success along the tracks in […]
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Tavern Talks: Patriot Colonel Isaac Wyman
FeaturedWyman Tavern Museum 339 Main Street, Keene, NH, United StatesPatriot Colonel Isaac Wyman- The War Years 1775 to 1783 Ticket required: Historical Society of Cheshire County Events – 4 Upcoming Activities and Tickets | Eventbrite Isaac Wyman fought in the French and Indian Wars as a British soldier, stationed at wooden Fort Massachusetts in present day North Adams, Massachusetts. He and his family moved to […]
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Walldogs Mural Tour – October 2026
Featuredrailroad square main street, Keene, NH, United StatesArt Lovers, History Buffs, and Adventure Seekers! Discover the vibrant heart of Keene, NH on our epic Walldogs Mural Walking Tour! Click here for tickets. 16 Stunning Murals 2 Hours of Pure Visual Delight A Journey Through Time and Art Each mural tells a unique story of Keene's rich history and culture. Tour are held […]
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International Zucchini Festival
Wyman Tavern Museum 339 Main Street, Keene, NH, United StatesWe're reviving the International Zucchini Festival for one day only!Saturday, October 3 | 12–3 pmWyman Tavern, 339 Main Street, Keene It’s back! The Historical Society of Cheshire County is reviving the beloved International Zucchini Festival, a Keene tradition once famous for its parade, oddball contests, and wonderfully irreverent take on the classic county fair. We’re […]
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The International Zucchini Festival Returns!
Wyman Tavern 339 Main Street, New HampshireSaturday, October 3 | 12–3 pm Wyman Tavern, 339 Main Street, Keene It’s back! The Historical Society of Cheshire County is reviving the beloved International Zucchini Festival, a Keene tradition once famous for its parade, oddball contests, and wonderfully irreverent take on the classic county fair. We’re bringing that same spirit back for an afternoon […]
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Desperate Railroad Riot
Historical Society of Cheshire County 246 Main Street, Keene, NH, United StatesDesperate Railroad Riot: When the Irish Labor Wars Came to Surry Start at the Historical Society of Cheshire County, 246 Main St, Keene before carpooling to the Westmoreland Summit Cut. Learn the unknown story of the largest labor riot in the history of Northern New England – hundreds of Irish railroad workers fought each other […]