Events
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International Leave a Zucchini on Your Neighbor’s Porch Day! August 8th
FeaturedIt's that time of year again — zucchini season is in full swing, and so is one of summer's silliest unofficial holidays: International Leave a Zucchini on Your Neighbor's Porch Day! August 8th To celebrate, the Historical Society of Cheshire County has created a special tag that you can attach to your porch-bound zucchini gifts. […]
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Dr. Johnston Historical Marker Unveiling
FeaturedDr Johnston House 127 Washington Street, Keene, New HampshireLearn amazing stories of Keene's past through the Downtown's Walldogs murals on this magical history tour! Join us in celebrating the unveiling of a new historic marker recognizing Dr. Albert C. Johnston on August 15th followed by a tour of Keene's epic Walldogs Murals. About the Walking Tour: 12:30-2:00pm Each mural tells a unique story […]
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Tavern Talks: Patriot Colonel Isaac Wyman
FeaturedWyman Tavern Museum 339 Main Street, Keene, NH, United StatesPatriot Colonel Isaac Wyman- The War Years 1775 to 1783 Ticket required: Historical Society of Cheshire County Events – 4 Upcoming Activities and Tickets | Eventbrite Isaac 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 […]
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Zukes! No Cuke! exhibit opening
FeaturedHistorical Society of Cheshire County 246 Main Street, Keene, NH, United StatesThe Historical Society of Cheshire County (HSCC) will open "Zukes No Cukes, a new exhibit that highlights the history of the International Zucchini Festival of the 1980s". A public reception will be held on September 2, 2026, from 4–6 p.m. at the Society's main exhibit gallery, 246 Main Street, Keene. The exhibit runs through December […]
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Walldogs Mural – September 2026
Featuredrailroad square main street, Keene, NH, United StatesArt Lovers, History Buffs, and Adventure Seekers! Discover the vibrant heart of Keene, NH on our epic Walldogs Mural Walking Tour! Click here for tickets. 16 Stunning Murals 2 Hours of Pure Visual Delight A Journey Through Time and Art Each mural tells a unique story of Keene's rich history and culture. Tour are held […]
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Tavern Talks: Loyal Subjects Part II
FeaturedWyman Tavern Museum 339 Main Street, Keene, NH, United StatesTavern Talks: Loyal Subjects Part II Ticket required: Historical Society of Cheshire County Events – Upcoming Activities and Tickets | Eventbrite Join HSCC interpreter Becky Barton as she presents the American Revolutionary War through the experiences of Loyalist men in Keene. Loyal Subjects, Part II: Eleazer Sanger, Benjamin Hall, Elijah Williams, and Josiah Willard Discover these […]
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Drawing Local Stories Comics Workshop
FeaturedHistorical Society of Cheshire County 246 Main Street, Keene, NH, United StatesThursday, September 10, 2026, | 6-8 pm THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT $10.00 per person and free pizza ....... Come create comics with award-winning cartoonist & graphic novelist Marek Bennett… No experience needed; EVERYBODY can make comics! Monadnock history comes alive on the page! Award-winning cartoonist, graphic novelist & educator Marek Bennett will show you […]
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Motorized Zucchini Workshop
FeaturedBruder House 349 Main Street, Keene, NHWith 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 […]
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Railroad History Tour
FeaturedRail Road Tour Water St, Keene, NHHow 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 […]
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Tavern Talks: Patriot Colonel Isaac Wyman
FeaturedWyman Tavern Museum 339 Main Street, Keene, NH, United StatesPatriot Colonel Isaac Wyman- The War Years 1775 to 1783 Ticket required: Historical Society of Cheshire County Events – 4 Upcoming Activities and Tickets | Eventbrite Isaac 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 […]
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Walldogs Mural Tour – October 2026
Featuredrailroad square main street, Keene, NH, United StatesArt Lovers, History Buffs, and Adventure Seekers! Discover the vibrant heart of Keene, NH on our epic Walldogs Mural Walking Tour! Click here for tickets. 16 Stunning Murals 2 Hours of Pure Visual Delight A Journey Through Time and Art Each mural tells a unique story of Keene's rich history and culture. Tour are held […]
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The International Zucchini Festival Returns!
Wyman Tavern 339 Main Street, New HampshireSaturday, October 3 | 12–3 pmWyman Tavern, 339 Main Street, Keene It’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. We’re bringing that same spirit back for an afternoon […]