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SUMMARY:Monadnock Region Earth Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Come find us at the Monadnock Region 2026 Earth Festival!The Historical Society of Cheshire County will have a booth on Saturday\, April 25th from 11am–3pm. Stop by to reserve your copy of our brand-new cookbook Gadzukes — That’s Tasty! and sample some delicious zucchini treats while you’re there.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/monadnock-region-earth-festival-2026/
LOCATION:railroad square\, main street\, Keene\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,Festivals
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SUMMARY:Wyman Tavern Brew Fest
DESCRIPTION:🍺 SAVE THE DATE! \nWyman Tavern Brew Fest the Monadnock Region’s Premier Beer & Spirits event of the Summer \nAugust 2\, 2025 \nCheck back for details about tickets\, featured brewers\, and more to come!
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/wyman-tavern-brew-fest-7/
LOCATION:Wyman Tavern Museum\, 339 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:Wyman Tavern Brew Fest
DESCRIPTION:Tickets and more information available here
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/wyman-tavern-brew-fest-5/
LOCATION:Wyman Tavern Museum\, 339 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:Museum Store Open - Holiday sale
DESCRIPTION:The Historical Society of Cheshire County’s Museum Store is a good destination for locally crafted items and books written by Monadnock region authors. Located on Main Street in Keene\, the store offers an opportunity to find unique gifts with the proceeds going to support the programs of the Historical Society. The Society’s marketing and museum store manager Andrea Cheeney says\, “We are stocking the shelves with things that you might not find at any of the other wonderful shops in the region. I look for products that have connections to the Monadnock region and that would appeal to people who are looking for a special gift. Our products tend to be affordable\, and everyone is welcome.”\n\n\nFrom now through December 23\, shoppers get a 10 percent discount at the Museum Store\, and members of the Historical Society get a 20 percent discount.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/museum-store-open-holiday-sale/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T150000
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SUMMARY:Keene International Festival
DESCRIPTION:Keene International Festival\nSaturday\, September 24\, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm\nFuller Park and Keene Recreation Center\n312 Washington Street\, Keene \nOn Saturday\, September 24th\, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm\, the 3rd Annual Keene International Festival will be held at Fuller Park and the Keene Recreation Center. Food\, crafts\, activities\, and performances representing the rich cultural heritage of our region will be featured. The festival is free and open to the public. \nFor more information visit : Keene International Festival
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/keene-international-festival-3/
LOCATION:New Hampshire
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:Wyman Tavern Brew Fest
DESCRIPTION:Click here for more information https://hsccnh.org/wyman-tavern-brew-fest-2022/
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/wyman-tavern-brew-fest-4/
LOCATION:Wyman Tavern Museum\, 339 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:Keene Holi Fest - Has been canceled until 2021
DESCRIPTION:Please Note: This event has been canceled until 2021\nHoli Festival. \nCelebrating the arrival of spring\, Holi (also called Holika or Phagwa) is a festival practiced by Hindus in countries such as India\, Nepal\, Bangladesh\, and the United States.  Members of the region’s Indian community will share the epic story behind the festival  and lead a lesson in dandiya stick dancing.  Food will be available from Royal Spice Restaurant for sale.  At 12:30 families are invited to shake off their winter blues and rejoice in the colors and liveliness of spring by heading outside to respectfully throw colored powder at each other. It is recommended that participants wear old clothes and dress warmly.   This event is possible thanks to the support of Savings Bank of Walpole and Hamshaw Lumber. Holi is a collaboration between the Keene India Association\, Historical Society of Cheshire County\, and the city of Keene’s Human Rights Committee. \n 
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/keene-holi-fest/
LOCATION:NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190615T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190615T150000
DTSTAMP:20190522T202528Z
CREATED:20190412T191941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190522T202528Z
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SUMMARY:18th century Wyman Tavern Festival
DESCRIPTION:  \nSaturday\, June 15\, 2019.  10am-3pm. Wyman Tavern\, 339 Main Street\, Keene. \nWyman Tavern Festival \nIt’s the 1770s again!  The annual 18th century Wyman Tavern Festival is being held on Saturday\, June 15\, 2019 from 10am to 3pm\, 339 Main Street in Keene.  With something for everyone in the family\, the public can enjoy Colonial artisans demonstrating traditional crafts\, music and dance\, performances\, as well as child-friendly games and activities.  21st century refreshments will be available for sale throughout the day including the Tavern’s famous Rhubarb Cooler\, a refreshing (non-alcoholic drink). Admission to the Wyman Tavern Festival is $10 per adult.  Children under the age of 18 years are free.  \n  \nThe Wyman Tavern Festival is supported in part by a grant from the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. Thank you also to C&S Wholesale Grocers\, the Carriage Barn B&B\, and John Newcombe for being sponsors.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/18th-century-wyman-tavern-festival/
LOCATION:Wyman Tavern Museum\, 339 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,Festivals
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SUMMARY:Keene Holi Fest 2019
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 6\, 2019 \nFestival of Color- Holi \nKeene State College’s Mabel Brown Room of the Student Union Center \n1pm-3:30pm \nCelebrating the arrival of spring\, Holi (also called Holika or Phagwa) is a festival practiced by Hindus in countries such as India\, Nepal\, Bangladesh\, and the United States.  This year\, Keene State College has joined forces with the Historical Society of Cheshire County and Keene India Association to present the city’s 3rd annual Holi Fest!  The public is invited to attend this free\, family-friendly\, cultural celebration at the in the Mabel Brown Room of the L.P. Young Student Center of Keene State College on Saturday\, April 6th\, 2019 from 1pm-3:30pm.  Members of the regions Indian community will share the epic story behind the festival as well as their personal memories of celebrations in the past.  Dance and musical performances by regional talent will be followed by a lesson in dandiya stick dancing.  The public’s participation is encouraged.  Keene’s Indian Restaurant\, Royal Spice\, will be on hand to sell food.  At 3pm\, families are invited to shake off their winter blues and rejoice in the colors and liveliness of spring by heading outside to respectfully throw colored powder at each other.  The Society recommends that participants wear old clothes and dress warmly.  There is no fee to participate but registration is required; the first 250 registered participants will receive a color powder packet. This event is sponsored by C&S Wholesale Grocers.  To RSVP for Keene Holi Fest 2019\, visit Facebook’s Keene Holi Festival 2019. For more info call 603.352.1895. \nGet Tickets Now: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/keene-holi-fest-2019-tickets-55347511898?aff=HSCC \n 
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/keene-holi-fest-2019/
LOCATION:Keene State College
CATEGORIES:events,Festivals
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SUMMARY:FinnFunn Weekend
DESCRIPTION:October 19-October 21\, 2018.  The Inn at East Hill Farm \nFinnFunn Weekend  \nThe Inn at East Hill Farm in Troy\, NH\, announces the return of FinnFunn Weekend.  This celebration of Finnish culture draws over 300 people from around the northeast and is filled with presentations\, music\, dance\, workshops\, farm activities\, demonstrations\, films\, handicrafts\, and food.  The annual event seeks to promote and preserve Finnish American heritage and provide an educational learning environment and active social interaction for its attendees.  Non-Finns are invited to join in the fun.  Rates can be for a full weekend of activities or a single day\, with our without a stay at the Inn.  For more info: click here or call 1-800-242-6495.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/finnfunn-weekend/
LOCATION:Inn at East Hill Farm\, 460 Monadnock Street\, Troy\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180922T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180922T140000
DTSTAMP:20180905T213927Z
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SUMMARY:Keene International Festival
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 22\, 2018.  11am-2pm.  Jonathan Daniels School\, Keene. \nKeene International Festival \nCelebrate the rich cultural diversity of the greater Keene community at this family-friendly event.  The public is invited to attend this free celebration to see performances from around the world\, play games\, attend workshops\, listen to stories\, and make crafts. \nCheck out the Historical Society of Cheshire County’s table while you’re there and see their latest Pop Up Exhibit\, “Hear & Now”\, based on oral history interviews recently conducted with international residents from the Monadnock region.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/keene-international-festival/
LOCATION:Jonathan Daniels School\, 179 Maple Ave\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180804T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180804T170000
DTSTAMP:20171227T215722Z
CREATED:20171227T210240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171227T215722Z
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SUMMARY:Wyman Tavern Brew Fest
DESCRIPTION:  \nCall today to reserve your spot 603.352.1895
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/wyman-tavern-brew-fest-2/
LOCATION:Wyman Tavern Museum\, 339 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,Festivals
ORGANIZER;CN="Historical Society of Cheshire County":MAILTO:hscc@hsccnh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180630T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180630T150000
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SUMMARY:Live at the Tavern in 1774
DESCRIPTION:Meet Abner Sanger and a couple of Keene’s 18th century young women on Saturday\, June 30th at 2pm.  Sanger is best known as Keene’s jack-of-all-trades (and town gossip!) who lived across the street from Isaac and Sarah Wyman in the late 1700s.  Today\, his diary acts as the preeminent resource for understanding daily life in Keene during the late 18th-early 19th century and is the inspiration for the performances.  JJ Prior will portray Sanger in the year 1774 while Emilia Whippie-Prior and Alexa Wallace will portray two friends who meet at the Wyman Tavern over tea to discuss their differing political points of view. \nPerformance will be preceded by a 1pm tour of the Wyman Tavern with educator Meghan Green who will give a special tour on the role of women in 18th century taverns. \nPerformance Admission is $5/person.  Specialized Tour & Performance is $10/person.  Space is limited.  RSVP to the Historical Society at 603.352.1895 or dired@hsccnh.org.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/live-at-the-tavern-event/
LOCATION:Wyman Tavern Museum\, 339 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,Festivals,Tavern
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180616T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180616T150000
DTSTAMP:20180608T235825Z
CREATED:20171227T201324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180608T235825Z
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SUMMARY:Wyman Tavern 18th c. Festival
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URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/wyman-tavern-festival-2/
LOCATION:Wyman Tavern Museum\, 339 MainSt\, Keene\, NH\, 03602\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,Festivals,Tavern
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180429T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180429T170000
DTSTAMP:20180425T220512Z
CREATED:20180216T015514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180425T220512Z
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SUMMARY:Great Finnish Bread Bake-Off
DESCRIPTION:The Great Finnish Bread Bake-Off will be held on Sunday\, April 29 from 3-5 pm. Last year over 100 people attended the event to taste-test varieties of the Finnish cardamom bread called nisu or pulla. The event was so successful that the organizers decided to move it to a bigger venue this year –The Inn at East Hill Farm\, 460 Monadnock Road in Troy\, New Hampshire.\n\n\nAdmission to the bake-off is $7 for adults\, $3 children (5-14)\, 4 and under free\, with a $20 cap per family. Tickets for the event may be purchased in advance by visiting the Historical Society at 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH. Admission comes with a ballot allowing the public to vote for their favorite recipe to win a People’s Choice award. The event will also include beverages provided by the Inn at East Hill Farm\, bread making tips and demonstrations\, music\, and a tricky tray auction. Proceeds from the event support the Historical Society’s educational programming\, which is dedicated to celebrating the variety of cultures and talents that make up Cheshire County. \n\n\n \n\n\nThis year’s bake-off is co-sponsored by the Finnish Heritage Society Sovittaja and the Historical Society of Cheshire County. The Finnish Heritage Society-Sovittaja is a nonprofit social\, cultural and charitable organization devoted to promoting scholarship and Finnish heritage and culture. Sovittaja Park is in Rutland\, MA. The Historical Society of Cheshire County is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to collecting\, preserving and communicating the history and culture of Cheshire County\, New Hampshire. Additional support has been contributed by Finlandia Foundation National\, Seppala Construction and Park Construction.\n\n\n \n\n\nFor more information about the Great Finnish Bread Bake-Off\, visit hsccnh.org or call Jennifer Carroll at 603.352.1895.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/great-finnish-bread-bake-off/
LOCATION:Inn at East Hill Farm\, 460 Monadnock Street\, Troy\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,Festivals
ORGANIZER;CN="Historical Society of Cheshire County":MAILTO:hscc@hsccnh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180303T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180303T133000
DTSTAMP:20180227T234615Z
CREATED:20171227T191230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180227T234615Z
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SUMMARY:Holi Festival
DESCRIPTION:Special Event\nSaturday\, March 3\, 2018\nFestival of Color- Holi \nHistorical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main St.\nCelebrating the arrival of spring\, Holi (also called Holaka or Phagwa) is a festival practiced by Hindus in countries such as India\, Nepal\, and Bangladesh in March. The public is invited to attend this family-friendly cultural celebration at the Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, in Keene on Saturday\, March 3th at 12pm. Co-hosted by the Keene India Association\, members of the regions Indian community will share the epic story behind the festival\, involving an evil King\, his determined son\, a malicious aunt Holika\, and the Hindu god Vishnu. Families are invited to shake off their winter blues and rejoice in the colors and liveliness of spring by heading outside to respectfully throw colored powder at each other. The Society recommends that participants wear old clothes\, dress warmly\, and bring a towel to brush off powders at the end of the event. \nThis Event Has SOLD OUT.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/holi-festival/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire
CATEGORIES:events,Festivals
ORGANIZER;CN="Historical Society of Cheshire County":MAILTO:hscc@hsccnh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20170812T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20170812T140000
DTSTAMP:20170807T223953Z
CREATED:20170731T223550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T223953Z
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SUMMARY:Art in Nelson
DESCRIPTION:Calling art lovers and budding artists of all ages! \nIt’s the 3rd Annual Plein Air Art day– and this year we’re crashing Nelson’s Old Home Day. \nJoin local artists and the Historical Society of Cheshire County in Nelson Center between 11am and 3pm on Saturday\, August 12th.  Create your own piece of history through art\, just as Nelson artist Albert D. Quigley did over half a century ago.  Bring your sketch pads\, crayons\, colored pencils\, and/or paints.  Saddle up beside an artist or venture out on your own\, whatever inspires you to create art.  This event is free and family-friendly. \nRestrooms available and food can be purchased at the town common.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/art-in-nelson/
LOCATION:Nelson\, NH
CATEGORIES:events,Festivals
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