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Community Spotlight at Modestman Brewing Co.
FeaturedModest Man Brewing 100 Main St, Keene, NHWyman Tavern Brew Fest to be Featured at Modestman’s Community Spotlight on July 25 On July 25 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm, Modestman Brewing will donate a portion of the proceeds from all sales to the Historical Society of Cheshire County. It could be a great way to get warmed up for the Wyman Tavern […]
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Colonial Myths Busted, Again!
FeaturedWyman Tavern Museum 339 Main Street, Keene, NH, United StatesColonial Myths Busted, Again! Join this guided tour in the Wyman Tavern to discuss the many falsehoods told on historic house tours, focusing on the 18th century in New England. Walk through both floors of the tavern rooms and learn about the real facts behind some common myths, like this one: “Sleep tight, don’t let […]
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Wyman Tavern Brew Fest
FeaturedWyman Tavern Museum 339 Main Street, Keene, NH, United StatesSave the date - Saturday, August 3, 2024
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Walldogs Mural Tour – August 2024
Featuredrailroad square main street, Keene, NH, United StatesAbout this event August 3 | 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 […]
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Colonial Myths Busted, Again!
FeaturedWyman Tavern Museum 339 Main Street, Keene, NH, United StatesColonial Myths Busted, Again! Join this guided tour in the Wyman Tavern to discuss the many falsehoods told on historic house tours, focusing on the 18th century in New England. Walk through both floors of the tavern rooms and learn about the real facts behind some common myths, like this one: “Sleep tight, don’t let […]
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Women Painters of Monadnock
FeaturedHistorical Society of Cheshire County 246 Main Street, Keene, NH, United StatesWomen Painters of Monadnock Wednesday, August 14, at 6:30 pm Historical Society of Cheshire County Putnam Exhibit Hall On Wednesday, August 14th, at 6:30 pm, Michelle Stahl, Executive Director of the Monadnock Center for History and Culture, will present “Female Artists who Painted Monadnock.” Stahl will showcase the artistic talents of women from our region’s […]
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Male Artists Who Painted Monadnock
FeaturedHistorical Society of CheshireMale Artists Who Painted Monadnock Panel Discussion Wednesday, August 21, at 6:30 pm Historical Society of Cheshire County Putnam Exhibit Hall Learn about the lives of three well-known male artists who painted Mount Monadnock at the turn-of-the-20th century. On Wednesday, August 21st at6:30 pm, the Historical Society will host a panel discussion. Artist April Claggett […]
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Domestic Servants Part #2
FeaturedHistorical Society of Cheshire County 246 Main Street, Keene, NH, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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FeaturedHistorical Society of Cheshire County 246 Main Street, Keene, NH, United StatesWe couldn't bear to see it go ....... we are extending the "Mountain as Muse" exhibit through September 7, 2024. Exhibit hours - Tuesday - Friday 9-4, open late on Wednesday until 8 pm, and Saturday, September 7th, 9-12. General Admission $5 Free for Historical Society of Cheshire County Members. For more exhibit information: click […]
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Walldogs Mural Tour – September 2024
Featuredrailroad square main street, Keene, NH, United StatesAbout this event September 7, 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 […]
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Sentinels of History: Keene newspapers and news reporting, 1787-2024. Presentation with Alan Rumrill
FeaturedThe Keene Public Library 30 Winter Street, Keene, NH, United StatesSentinels of History: Keene newspapers and news reporting, 1787-2024 Keene Newspapers and News Reporting 1787-2024 Presentation by Alan Rumrill, Executive Director of The Historical Society of Cheshire County Saturday, September 7, 2024 Time: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Time Zone: Eastern Time - US & Canada (change) Location: Heberton Hall, 60 Winter Street Keene NH […]
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Soundbite Drop-in Session
FeaturedHistorical Society of Cheshire County 246 Main Street, Keene, NH, United StatesLGBTQIA+ people in the Monadnock region are invited to participate in a “Soundbite Drop-In Session” Monday, September 9, 2024, between 2 pm and 6 pm at the Historical Society of Cheshire County. Choose your time slot on our website - click here (Participants must be 16 years or older) Participants will record their answers to […]