In honor of Keene’s 150th anniversary as a city, the public is invited to a special storytelling event on Friday, November 8th from 4:30-6:00pm. Historian Alan Rumrill will present a short program “Our Town Becomes a City: Keene in the 1870s”. A facilitated discussion with four of Keene’s mayors, past and present, will follow. Refreshments […]

This year marks the 60th anniversary of Antioch University's New England Campus. In celebration of the milestone, the Historical Society of Cheshire County will host an exhibit titled “Antioch University in the Monadnock Region: Celebrating 60 Years of Service,” which opens Friday, Feb. 21, from 4:30-6 p.m. at the society’s Putnam Exhibit Hall, 246 Main […]

Antioch University's Founders Circle Panel Discussion Date - March 26, 2025 Time - 6:00-7:30 Free event Location - 246 Main Street, Keene NH Event description -   The Historical Society of Cheshire County and Antioch University will commemorate Antioch University's remarkable legacy with a special Founders Circle event on Wednesday, March 26th, from 6-7:30 PM in […]

Join the Caterpillar Lab and the Historical Society of Cheshire County in a free-exploration program and experience the incredible world of New England caterpillars! Join us Saturday, May 3rd from 1-2:30 pm at the Historical Society of Cheshire County. This drop-in exhibit will feature a variety of local caterpillar species, and there will be plenty […]

The Historical Society of Cheshire County proudly announces the opening of its featured summer exhibit, "Our Story: The Art of Community Connections in the Monadnock Region." This juried art show will officially open with a reception on Friday, May 30, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. The exhibit showcases the work of over 40 mixed […]

Surry Village Charter School Time Capsule Ceremony Wednesday, June 4 | 4:00 PM Surry Village Charter School (former Tilden Building), 146 School Street, Keene Surry Village Charter School invites the community to a historic celebration as students, alumni, and families come together to bury a time capsule that will be opened in 2075. Designed by […]

We are closed for Independence Day. We will re-open on July 5th : Open House at the Wyman Tavern Museum 10-2 pm 339 Main St. Keene NH (free) Summer art exhibition "Our Story" and Museum Store at our Headquarters open 9-12 pm 246 Main St Keene NH (free) Jumanji exhibit in our sound studio lounge […]