BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Historical Society of Cheshire County - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Historical Society of Cheshire County X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://hsccnh.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Historical Society of Cheshire County REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T200000 DTSTAMP:20260825T154819Z CREATED:20260820T191257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T154819Z UID:987503098-1789581600-1789588800@hsccnh.org SUMMARY:Motorized Zucchini Workshop DESCRIPTION:With 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 this event! \nNo prior zucchini racing experience required. \nDate/Time: September 16\, 2026\, 6pm \nThis is an all-ages workshop \nLocation: 349 Main Street\, Keene\, NH (at the Historical Society’s Bruder House).  Free parking is available in museum spaces along Bruder Street. \nRegistration is required:  Click here to purchase your ticket(s) :  $10/person covers the cost of supplies.  HSCC members contact Olivia Mullins at Omullins@hsccnh.org for a discount code to receive $2.00 off. URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/motorized-zucchini-workshop/ LOCATION:Bruder House\, 349 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431-0803 CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Festivals,Zukes! No Cukes! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hsccnh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/thumbnail-motorized.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T120000 DTSTAMP:20260811T190024Z CREATED:20260811T181925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T190024Z UID:987502988-1789812000-1789819200@hsccnh.org SUMMARY:Railroad History Tour DESCRIPTION:How 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 the downtown area and learn about the rise and fall of the railroad in Keene. \nTicket Information: \nThe Railroad History Tour is $10 per ticket. Register online at www.hsccnh.org . Tours take 1.5 – 2 hours. Wear comfortable shoes\, and dress for the weather. \n(Meeting spot – city parking lot adjacent to the rail trail on Water Street\, Keene NH) URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/railroad-history-tour-3/ LOCATION:Rail Road Tour\, Water St\, Keene\, NH CATEGORIES:Events,Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hsccnh.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/railroad.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T110000 DTSTAMP:20260311T194309Z CREATED:20260311T194309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T194309Z UID:987501845-1790416800-1790420400@hsccnh.org SUMMARY:Tavern Talks: Patriot Colonel Isaac Wyman DESCRIPTION:Patriot Colonel Isaac Wyman- The War Years 1775 to 1783 \nTicket required: Historical Society of Cheshire County Events – 4 Upcoming Activities and Tickets | Eventbrite \nIsaac 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 Keene in 1762\, where he was a member of the Keene militia. \nIn April of 1775\, he was asked to lead other local volunteers to support the patriots of Lexington and Concord\, Massachusetts. In saying yes\, he committed himself to 6 months of service which include the Battle of Bunker Hill. Asked again in 1776 to lead a regiment of militia men\, he answered in the affirmative. Brought up on charges at Mount Independence in 1776 he faced a court martial and served another 6 months in service before he retired from the military and came home to Keene. \nIsaac remained active in town affairs as the war eventually was won by the Patriots. Would you have said “Yes” and how did his service affect his family and his life? Come find a seat in his 1762 Tavern and learn more about this elder patriot. \nHSCC Interpreter and volunteer Becky Barton has lived in Cheshire County since 2005 when she earned her M.A. in Public History at SUNY Albany. She joined HSCC in 2013 and has been researching early Keene history and Isaac Wyman specifically. Her book on Wyman and his family will be published later this summer. \nThis program is generously sponsored by Fenton Family Dealerships. \nTour Details\n\nLimited to 12 people per tour\nMeeting point: Wyman Tavern\, 339 Main Street\, Keene NH\nParking is free and located near the Bruder House in the spaces marked for Museum Parking\nPlease bring your ticket (printed or on smartphone) to show the guide\nWear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.\n\nGroup Tours\nFor private or group tour inquiries\, please contact: Attn: Michelle Walker\, Director Of Education Email: mwalker@hsccnh.org URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/tavern-talks-patriot-colonel-isaac-wyman-5/ LOCATION:Wyman Tavern Museum\, 339 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,RevWar250,RevWar250-JunJul,Tavern ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hsccnh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Issac-Wyman.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T120000 DTSTAMP:20260401T200753Z CREATED:20260401T200753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T200753Z UID:987502071-1791021600-1791028800@hsccnh.org SUMMARY:Walldogs Mural Tour - October 2026 DESCRIPTION:Art Lovers\, History Buffs\, and Adventure Seekers! \nDiscover the vibrant heart of Keene\, NH on our epic Walldogs Mural Walking Tour! \nClick here for tickets. \n16 Stunning Murals \n2 Hours of Pure Visual Delight \nA Journey Through Time and Art \nEach mural tells a unique story of Keene’s rich history and culture. \nTour are held on the first Saturday of the month from June through October \nStarting Point: Railroad Square \nBring your camera\, comfortable shoes\, and a sense of wonder. \nThe walking tour covers mostly flat terrain and is an easy walk suitable for most fitness levels. \nIn June 2019\, over 200 Walldogs artists descended on the city of Keene to voluntarily paint 16 historically-themed murals across its cityscape in a matter of 3 days. Learn more about this incredible event as the Historical Society of Cheshire County’s expert storytellers guide visitors around to each mural. Discover some amazing but true stories about the past\, which touch upon local\, state\, and national history. \nThank you our sponsors: Fenton Family Dealerships and the Putnam Foundation \nGroup Tours\nFor private or group tour inquiries\, please contact: Attn: Michelle Walker\, Director Of Education Email: mwalker@hsccnh.org URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/walldogs-mural-tour-october-2026/ LOCATION:railroad square\, main street\, Keene\, NH\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Walking Tour ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hsccnh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Walldogs.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T150000 DTSTAMP:20260910T121117Z CREATED:20260909T181906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T121117Z UID:987503374-1791028800-1791039600@hsccnh.org SUMMARY:International Zucchini Festival DESCRIPTION:We’re reviving the International Zucchini Festival for one day only!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, October 3 | 12–3 pmWyman Tavern\, 339 Main Street\, Keene \nIt’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. \nWe’re bringing that same spirit back for an afternoon of zucchini-fueled fun\, including: \n\n A community parade through Keene State College\, starting at noon\n The Grate Off Contest and Motorized Zucchini Race\n Zucchini Relay Race\, Toss\, and Shot Put\n An Agricultural Hall filled with zucchini creations\, with categories including Silliest\, Best in Show\, and Best Zucchini Bread\n Free family activities\, including face painting\, ring toss\, and zucchini carving and decorating\n Food and drink vendors\n Zucchini-themed fun happening around town with local organizations\, including the Cheshire Children’s Museum\n Awards at 2:30 pm \n\nAnd yes\, you can enter the contests! Bring your zucchini creations\, your competitive spirit\, or just come see what happens. \nAdmission: $10 adults | $5 kids | $20 family maximum \nAdmission includes festival “gadzukes\,” our very own currency\, redeemable for food and activities throughout the day. Bring a perishable food donation for The Community Kitchen and receive an extra gadzuke! \nA historical note…the first-ever International Zucchini Festival took place in Harrisville in the 1980s and eventually drew national attention for its parade\, games\, contests\, agricultural exhibits\, and general zucchini absurdity.  The Historical Society’s latest exhibit “Zukes No Cukes” shares the story of this event from the 1980s and it is also open on Sat. October 3rd from 9am-3pm at 246 Main Street\, Keene. \n“The original festival was beloved precisely because it didn’t take itself too seriously — it was odd\, funny\, and brought the whole community out for an afternoon\,” says HSCC Executive Director Jennifer Carroll. “We’re thrilled to bring that same energy back\, and we have no clue what to expect.” \nCome be part of it! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Schedule\n11:30-11:45 Parade staging \n12:00 – 12:15 Parade through KSC \n1:00 Grate off contest \n1:15 Zuke motorized race \n1:30 Zuke relay race \n1:45 Greased zuke throw \n2:00 Zuke shot put \n2:00 Agriculture Hall closed for judging \n2:30 MC announces winners  \n3:00 Renewal of Vows \nAnd if that wasn’t enough….. \nThe Historical Society of Cheshire County is open 11-3 so folks can catch a glimpse of the exhibit “Zukes No Cukes”! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: 339 Main Street\, Keene\, NH (at the Wyman Tavern Museum). \nTime: 12pm – 3pm \nAdmission:  $10 adult (incl. 10 gadzukes).  $5 child (incl. 5 gadzukes).   $20 cap for families. URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/international-zucchini-festival/ LOCATION:Wyman Tavern Museum\, 339 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Festivals,Zukes! No Cukes! END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T150000 DTSTAMP:20260910T191023Z CREATED:20260910T191023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T191023Z UID:987503390-1791028800-1791039600@hsccnh.org SUMMARY:The International Zucchini Festival Returns! DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 3 | 12–3 pm\nWyman Tavern\, 339 Main Street\, Keene \nIt’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. \nWe’re bringing that same spirit back for an afternoon of zucchini-fueled fun\, including: \n\n A community parade through Keene State College\, starting at noon\n The Grate Off Contest and Motorized Zucchini Race\n Zucchini Relay Race\, Toss\, and Shot Put\n An Agricultural Hall filled with zucchini creations\, with categories including Silliest\, Best in Show\, and Best Zucchini Bread\n Free family activities\, including face painting\, ring toss\, and zucchini carving and decorating\n Food and drink vendors\n Zucchini-themed fun happening around town with local organizations\, including the Cheshire Children’s Museum\n Awards at 2:30 pm \n\nAnd yes\, you can enter the contests! Bring your zucchini creations\, your competitive spirit\, or just come see what happens. \nAdmission: $10 adults | $5 kids | $20 family maximum \nAdmission includes festival “gadzukes\,” our very own currency\, redeemable for food and activities throughout the day. Bring a perishable food donation for The Community Kitchen and receive an extra gadzuke! \nA historical note…the first-ever International Zucchini Festival took place in Harrisville in the 1980s and eventually drew national attention for its parade\, games\, contests\, agricultural exhibits\, and general zucchini absurdity.  The Historical Society’s latest exhibit “Zukes No Cukes” shares the story of this event from the 1980s and it is also open on Sat. October 3rd from 9am-3pm at 246 Main Street\, Keene.  \n“The original festival was beloved precisely because it didn’t take itself too seriously — it was odd\, funny\, and brought the whole community out for an afternoon\,” says HSCC Executive Director Jennifer Carroll. “We’re thrilled to bring that same energy back\, and we have no clue what to expect.” \nCome be part of it! URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/the-international-zucchini-festival-returns/ LOCATION:Wyman Tavern\, 339 Main Street\, New Hampshire\, 03431 CATEGORIES:Events,Zukes! No Cukes! ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hsccnh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/International_Zucchini_Festival_FB_Cover_SAFE.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T120000 DTSTAMP:20260828T200630Z CREATED:20260828T200623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T200630Z UID:987503280-1792832400-1792843200@hsccnh.org SUMMARY:Desperate Railroad Riot DESCRIPTION:Desperate Railroad Riot: When the Irish Labor Wars Came to Surry \n \n \n \n \n \n Start at the Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main St\, Keene before carpooling to the Westmoreland Summit Cut. \nLearn the unknown story of the largest labor riot in the history of Northern New England – hundreds of Irish railroad workers fought each other in 1848 as the Cheshire Railroad neared completion. Using newspaper articles and primary sources\, including those at the Historical Society of Cheshire County\, this story was extensively researched by author/historian Howard Mansfield. The details of his work are presented in the chapter\, “When the War Between the Corkonians and Far Downs Came to America” in Mansfield’s new book\, Invisible Monuments. Following the talk\, the group will visit the site of the riot\, the now peaceful Summit Cut.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH (at the Historical Society). Free parking is available in the back. Entrance in the back. Following a discussion by author Howard Mansfield\, the group will carpool to the second location for a hike to the site of the riot. \nRegistration is free but required:  Click here to reserve your ticket URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/desperate-railroad-riot/ LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Walking Tour ORGANIZER;CN="Historical Society of Cheshire County":MAILTO:hscc@hsccnh.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR