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Quack or fact?
Quack or fact?
Quack or Fact? Wednesday, September 2, 2020 7pm Was there scientific basis behind "quacky" colonial cures? The history of medicine is filled with stories of strange tonics, outlandish remedies, and curious "cures." Toads, snails, mashed potatoes, mandrake, and bear grease were commonly prescribed. While some of these ingredients sound crazy, there's logic behind many of […]
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Sister Societies presentation by Beth Solerno
Sister Societies presentation by Beth Solerno
Many 19th century women got their first taste of political activism in small-town societies advocating temperance and other moral causes. Alongside national organizations with charismatic male leaders, these grassroots efforts by ordinary women helped to bring about social reform, change the meaning of political action and, in the process, redefine gender roles. Significantly, women moved […]
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Badass Women of Keene Walking Tour
Badass Women of Keene Walking Tour
One hundred years ago, many women around the country won the right to vote with the passage of the 19th amendment. The Badass Women of Keene walking tour delves into the history of that occasion from a local perspective. This history-on-the-streets experience highlights empowered women from the community and shares one city’s involvement with a national movement. […]
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Libraries Transform Book Discussion: Book of the Little Axes
Libraries Transform Book Discussion: Book of the Little Axes
In Trinidad, in 1796, teenage Rosa Rendón quietly but purposefully rebels against typical female roles and behavior. Bright, competitive, and opinionated, Rosa sees no reason she should learn to cook and keep house-it is obvious her talents lie in running the farm she expects to be her birthright, despite her two older siblings. But as […]
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Libraries Transform Book Discussion: Book of the Little Axes
Libraries Transform Book Discussion: Book of the Little Axes
In Trinidad, in 1796, teenage Rosa Rendón quietly but purposefully rebels against typical female roles and behavior. Bright, competitive, and opinionated, Rosa sees no reason she should learn to cook and keep house-it is obvious her talents lie in running the farm she expects to be her birthright, despite her two older siblings. But as […]
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Walldogs walking tour
Walldogs walking tour
Magical History Walking Tours Join us for a Magical History Walking Tour. Hear the stories behind many of those beautiful Wall Dogs murals in downtown Keene. Learn some of the amazing but true stories of the people, places and businesses that have contributed to Keene’s rich history and character. Space is limited to 8 people. […]
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Auction of Historic Proportions
Auction of Historic Proportions
If you are looking for a fun way to support the programs of the Historical Society of Cheshire County, the Auction of Historic Proportions is your ticket. Over 100 items are available to bid on. Bidding starts on the auction website September 1 and continues on through the live auction on September 25, 2020 at […]
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Walldogs walking tour
Walldogs walking tour
Magical History Walking Tours Join us for a Magical History Walking Tour. Hear the stories behind many of those beautiful Wall Dogs murals in downtown Keene. Learn some of the amazing but true stories of the people, places and businesses that have contributed to Keene’s rich history and character. Space is limited to 8 people. […]
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Badass Women of Keene Walking Tour
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Walldogs walking tour
Auction of Historic Proportions
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Walldogs walking tour
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