Join historian and Historical Society of Cheshire County storyteller Becky Barton for a leisurely 1-hour stroll along the shaded sidewalks of South Main Street. Explore the true stories of people who contributed to the prosperity of the families they worked for in Keene. Who were the domestic servants? How long did they work? Which families […]

Learn about the effect that smallpox had on Keene residents in the 18th century with historian and professional storyteller Becky Barton. Visitors will take a guided tour of the Wyman Tavern Museum on South Main street and discover what steps were taken to try and keep the community safe, prior to Americans knowing about germ […]

About this event June 1, 2024 | 10 am Click here to purchase your ticket(s). In 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 […]

July 6, 2024 | 10 am  Click here to purchase your ticket(s). In 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 […]

Join historian and Historical Society of Cheshire County storyteller Becky Barton for a leisurely 1-hour stroll along the shaded sidewalks of South Main Street. Explore the true stories of people who contributed to the prosperity of the families they worked for in Keene. Who were the domestic servants? How long did they work? Which families […]

SUNDAY, JULY 14th Historical Hike Led by Alan Rumrill 1:00 PM Hike through Stoddard’s 3 historic town centers. The town has had 3 town centers since it was settled in 1768. Hike and learn how and why the 3 centers were developed. Meet at the Butterfield House, 2089 Rte. 123 North, across the road from […]