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SUMMARY:Mountain as Muse Exhibit opening
DESCRIPTION:246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH \n4:00 pm – 6:00 pm | Free admission \nFor almost 200 years artists have focused on the landscape of Mount Monadnock as a subject for the canvases.  For these artists\, Monadnock has been a source of inspiration for their art.  For some artists\, the mountain may have inspired a single painting; for some\, it was one of many subjects on which they focused\, and for a few\, such as William Preston Phelps\, it was their main subject and source of inspiration. This exhibit will share the art of painters\, the words of authors\, the sound of music\, and much more.  It will explore the lives of the artists and what their work tells us about the mountain\, the region\, and the artists themselves. \n 
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/mountain-as-muse-exhibit-opening/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,Exhibit
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SUMMARY:Annual Book Sale - Fill a bag for $1.00 & 1/2 off selection of higher priced books
DESCRIPTION:May 3rd – Entry fee for timed entry* \nLimited entry -12 people per time slot \n*Tickets go on sale April 4\, 2024\, @ 12:00 pm \n Click here to purchase tickets.\n10:00 AM – 11:30 AM $35.00 Per Person \n11:30 Am – 1:00 PM $25.00 Per Person \n1:00 PM – 2:30 PM $15.00 Per Person \n2:30 – 4:00 PM $10.00 Per Person \nMay 4th (9 am -12 pm) \nMost Books are $2.00 \nSpecial Selection of Higher Priced Books Available \nFree admission and open to the public \nMay 7 – 9th (9 am – 4 pm) Open Late on May 8th until 8 pm \nMost books $1.00 \nSpecial Selection of Higher Priced Books Available \nFree admission and open to the public \nMay 10th (9 am – 4 pm) \nFill a Bag For $5.00 \nSpecial Selection of Higher Priced Books Available \nFree admission and open to the public \nMay 11th (9 am – 12 pm) \nFill a Bag For $1.00 \nSpecial Selection of Higher Priced Books 50% off \nFree admission and open to the public
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/annual-book-sale-fill-a-bag-for-1-00-1-2-off-selection-of-higher-priced-books/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events
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SUMMARY:Annual Book Sale - Fill a bag for $5.00 & select higher priced books
DESCRIPTION:May 3rd – Entry fee for timed entry* \nLimited entry -12 people per time slot \n*Tickets go on sale April 4\, 2024\, @ 12:00 pm \n Click here to purchase tickets.\n10:00 AM – 11:30 AM $35.00 Per Person \n11:30 Am – 1:00 PM $25.00 Per Person \n1:00 PM – 2:30 PM $15.00 Per Person \n2:30 – 4:00 PM $10.00 Per Person \nMay 4th (9 am -12 pm) \nMost Books are $2.00 \nSpecial Selection of Higher Priced Books Available \nFree admission and open to the public \nMay 7 – 9th (10 am – 4 pm) Open Late on May 8th until 8 pm \nMost books $1.00 \nSpecial Selection of Higher Priced Books Available \nFree admission and open to the public \nMay 10th (10 am – 4 pm) \nFill a Bag For $5.00 \nSpecial Selection of Higher Priced Books Available \nFree admission and open to the public \nMay 11th (9 am – 12 pm) \nFill a Bag For $1.00 \nSpecial Selection of Higher Priced Books 50% off \nFree admission and open to the public
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/annual-book-sale-fill-a-bag-for-5-00-select-higher-priced-books/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events
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SUMMARY:Annual Book Sale -$1.00 days & selected higher priced books
DESCRIPTION:May 3rd – Entry fee for timed entry* \nLimited entry -12 people per time slot \n*Tickets go on sale April 4\, 2024\, @ 12:00 pm \n Click here to purchase tickets.\n10:00 AM – 11:30 AM $35.00 Per Person \n11:30 Am – 1:00 PM $25.00 Per Person \n1:00 PM – 2:30 PM $15.00 Per Person \n2:30 – 4:00 PM $10.00 Per Person \nMay 4th (9 am -12 pm) \nMost Books are $2.00 \nSpecial Selection of Higher Priced Books Available \nFree admission and open to the public \nMay 7 – 9th (9 am – 4 pm) Open Late on May 8th until 8 pm \nMost books $1.00 \nSpecial Selection of Higher Priced Books Available \nFree admission and open to the public \nMay 10th (9 am – 4 pm) \nFill a Bag For $5.00 \nSpecial Selection of Higher Priced Books Available \nFree admission and open to the public \nMay 11th (9 am – 12 pm) \nFill a Bag For $1.00 \nSpecial Selection of Higher Priced Books 50% off \nFree admission and open to the public
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/annual-book-sale-1-00-days-selected-higher-priced-books/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events
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SUMMARY:Annual Book Sale  - $2.00 Day & selected higher priced books
DESCRIPTION:May 3rd – Entry fee for timed entry* \nLimited entry -12 people per time slot \n Click here to purchase tickets.\n*Tickets go on sale April 4\, 2024\, @ 12:00 pm \n10:00 AM – 11:30 AM $35.00 Per Person \n11:30 Am – 1:00 PM $25.00 Per Person \n1:00 PM – 2:30 PM $15.00 Per Person \n2:30 – 4:00 PM $10.00 Per Person \nMay 4th (9 am -12 pm) \nMost Books are $2.00 \nSpecial Selection of Higher Priced Books Available \nFree admission and open to the public \nMay 7 – 9th (10 am – 4 pm) Open Late on May 8th until 8 pm \nMost books $1.00 \nSpecial Selection of Higher Priced Books Available \nFree admission and open to the public \nMay 10th (10 am – 4 pm) \nFill a Bag For $5.00 \nSpecial Selection of Higher Priced Books Available \nFree admission and open to the public \nMay 11th (9 am – 12 pm) \nFill a Bag For $1.00 \nSpecial Selection of Higher Priced Books 50% off \nFree admission and open to the public
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/annual-book-sale-2-00-day-selected-higher-priced-books/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events
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SUMMARY:Annual Book Sale - Ticketed entry
DESCRIPTION:May 3rd – Entry fee for timed entry* \nLimited entry -12 people per time slot \n Click here to purchase tickets.\n*Tickets go on sale April 4\, 2024\, @ 12:00 pm \n10:00 AM – 11:30 AM $35.00 Per Person \n11:30 Am – 1:00 PM $25.00 Per Person \n1:00 PM – 2:30 PM $15.00 Per Person \n2:30 – 4:00 PM $10.00 Per Person \nMay 4th (9 am -12 pm) \nMost Books are $2.00 \nSpecial Selection of Higher Priced Books Available \nFree admission and open to the public \nMay 7 – 9th (9 am – 4 PM) Open Late on May 8th until 8 pm \nMost books $1.00 \nSpecial Selection of Higher Priced Books Available \nFree admission and open to the public \nMay 10th (9 am – 4 pm) \nFill a Bag For $5.00 \nSpecial Selection of Higher Priced Books Available \nFree admission and open to the public \nMay 11th (9 am – 12 pm) \nFill a Bag For $1.00 \nSpecial Selection of Higher Priced Books 50% off \nFree admission and open to the public
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/annual-book-sale-ticketed-entry/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T190000
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting and Presentation: Keene\, NH: A Deep Local History with Matthew Myer Bolton
DESCRIPTION:Seating for this event is limited. \n—Sold Out*** Attend in person click here to register. \nAttend online click here to register to attend via zoom. \n  \nMatthew Myer Bolton will be the featured speaker at the Historical Society of Cheshire County Annual Meeting on Monday\, April 29\, 2024\, at 7:00 pm. Following a brief business meeting\, Matthew will speak on the topic of “Keene\, NH: A Deep Local History.” Matthew describes his presentation as “an exploration of the “big picture history” of both Keene and the Monadnock region more generally\, with special emphasis on natural history (landscape\, flora\, and fauna)\, human history (from Abenaki settlements to present)\, and literary/artistic history (including Thoreau\, Thayer\, Twain\, and Cather). As William Faulkner once put it\, ‘The past is never dead. It’s not even past.’\nMatthew Myer Boulton is a writer and filmmaker based in Keene\, New Hampshire. He has served on the faculty of Harvard Divinity School and seminaries in New England and the Midwest. SALT Project\, the Emmy-winning production company he runs with his wife\, Elizabeth Myer\, has made films about Jennie Powers\, nighttime bird migration\, the art history of the White Mountains\, and New England hydropower. \nFollowing Matthew’s presentation\, refreshments will be served. \n 
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/annual-meeting-and-presentation-keene-nh-a-deep-local-history-with-matthew-myer-bolton/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events
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SUMMARY:Lunch/Learn: Short Films on Local History
DESCRIPTION:This spring Keene State College students spent the semester learning how to use digital storytelling as a tool to present their research. In a special honors course\, students conducted oral histories\, organized\, and conducted interviews\, visited archives\, and researched topics that were rooted in the local. The topics the students chose were diverse and range from personal projects about family lineages\, real life Gatsby figures\, razed neighborhoods\, the history of local transit systems\, the Keene Public Library and cultural history hidden in plain sight. The students will present their short video projects to the public on Monday\, April 29\, 2024 at 12:00pm at the Historical Society of Cheshire County. The public is invited to bring a lunch and listen to some great digital storytelling. \nRails\, Roads\, and Roundabouts\nby Ryan Hueber\, 14min \nKeene is a town with a long history. In the 1800s\, railroads helped to turn this rural community into the region’s industrial powerhouse. The role of trains in Keene’s development is well known. What most people don’t know\, though\, is that the town once had a tram network and a strong bus service. In this documentary\, I detail the history of public transportation and transit infrastructure in Keene\, from the Keene Electric Railway to the City Express. \nThe Neighborhood Before Us\nBy Hayley Townsend\, 6min \nBefore Butler Ct was home to several upperclassmen dorms and the infamous Carle Hall\, it was a neighborhood with rich Italian culture. But when the college needed to meet enrolment demands in the late 1960s\, families in the neighborhood were forced to move due to Eminent Domain\, the right of the government to take private property for public use subject to payment of just compensation effect by the filling of a Declaration with the Board. In this film\, Victor Dintino and his family reminisce on the times spent in neighborhood gardens\, attending places on the campus\, and watching the college expand before their forced relocation. \n  \nThe Eliot Building: A Journey Through Time\nBy Peter St. Germain\, 6min \nThe beloved Eliot Center of Keene State College is known to have a rich history. While most students know some of the basic history\, some may or may not know the full history. This film explores the unknown history of the Eliot Center at Keene State College. \nMadame Sherri: New Hampshire’s Great Gatsby\nBy Eleanor Warinner\, 7min \nA New York City Parisian born costume designer moved to Chesterfield\, New Hampshire in 1930\, where she built a castle for the sole purpose of hosting lavish parties. Scandalizing residents\, she drove around town in her Packard touring car\, wearing a fur coat and chain smoking. However\, like Gatsby\, this socialite crashed and burned\, dying a ward of the state with a castle in ruins. \nThrough Their Eyes: Three Generations of German Women\nBy Max Frisbee\, 14min \nThese are the stories of three German women in the same lineage over three generations. They grew up during different periods of time in East Germany\, and they tell stories of their childhoods and difficulties. Gisela\, born in 1936\, lived through the Second World War and experienced its aftermath. While the war did not directly impact her\, she speaks of her childhood in Germany. Susanne\, born in 1956\, speaks of her early childhood and how the GDR influenced her life\, and the difficulties she faced with the Stasi and her attempt to cross the border. Katrin\, born in 1976\, also speaks of her early childhood\, her experiences\, and her memories of East Germany. These stories are compiled to compare their experiences and deliver an insight into the lives and memories of these women. \n  \nThe Battlefront on the Frontier\nBy Giovanni Vattuone\, 5min \nThe interest in this project comes from the historical aspect of the town and the historic forts and battles that took place in Cheshire County. This project is a tour through the history of the major generals and people who were a part of the founding of the fort at #4. \n  \nThird Space: The Evolution of the Keene Public Library\nBy Cameron Rockwell\, 12min \nThe history of the Keene Public library begins in the late 1700s\, and throughout the decades has continued to grow and evolve. It has gone through many locations\, renovations\, librarians\, trustees\, and overall changes before it has reached the library on West Street that we know today. Despite the various renovations it has undergone and countless resources it has acquired\, it’s not the building and books that make up the library\, but the surrounding community that keeps the library alive. \n\nClick here to register.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/lunch-learn-short-films-on-local-history/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Hall Closed
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LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T190000
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SUMMARY:History of Stoddard with Alan F. Rumrill
DESCRIPTION:Presentation location – Stoddard Town Hall 1450 Route 123 North\, Stoddard\, NH\n7 p.m.\nAlan Rumrill will present an illustrated program on the history of Stoddard from 1768-2024. He will share the story of the town’s contentious Revolutionary War history and trace the rise\, fall\, and rebirth of the community as it focused on agriculture\, industry\, tourism\, and land conservation over the past 250 years. \nPartnership with the Stoddard Historical Society and the Historical Society of Cheshire County \n  \nAlan’s new book Stoddard is available through this special offer – pre-publication offer now through April 1\, 2024. $19.99 \nThe town of Stoddard\, located in the Monadnock Region of southwest New Hampshire\, is blessed with a handsomely severe landscape of forests\, lakes\, and hills admired for their natural beauty. Hundreds of farm families settled in the town between 1768 and 1820. When the rock-laden and thin-soiled farms failed in the mid-1800s\, the town turned to industry to survive. An extensive woodenware industry and a nationally known glass industry also failed by the early 20th century and the town’s population toppled by more than 90 percent. The introduction of the automobile revived the community\, allowing families to easily visit the town’s numerous lakes and ponds as Stoddard became a tourist destination in the 20th century. Alan Rumrill has used Stoddard’s rich photographic record to tell the story of the town’s early success\, desperate decline\, and 20th century rebirth in his new book Images of America: Stoddard. This 128-page volume contains more than 200 photos\, detailed captions\, and a brief history of the community. These photos illustrate the town’s history\, natural beauty\, and unaltered historic character. Rumrill is a native of Stoddard\, where his family has lived since 1770. He has been executive director of the Historical Society of Cheshire County for more than 40 years\, during which time he has written nine books and presented more than 1\,000 public programs on the region’s history and art. \nClick here to pre-order your copy today \n  \nPrintable order form Stoddard 250th Pre-buy
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/history-of-stoddard-presentation-with-alan-f-rumrill/
LOCATION:Stoddard NH Town Hall\, 1450 Route 123 North\, Stoddard\, New Hampshire
CATEGORIES:events
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SUMMARY:Recovering Black History: A Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Virtual event \nApril 17\, 2024 | 7:00 PM \nClick here to register \nin partnership with Partnership of Historic Bostons\, Historical Society of Cheshire County\, and the Monadnock Center for History and Culture \nThe overflowing multitude of documents\, photographs and artifacts in the archives of two local history societies in southwestern New Hampshire have\, over the years\, enabled hundreds\, if not thousands\, of talks\, workshops\, walking tours\, exhibitions\, schools resources and publications . \nBut there are stories missing from this local history – memories not preserved. \nThat’s why two dynamic local historians and their equally dynamic historical societies – Jennifer Carroll\, director of education at the Historical Society of Cheshire County and Michelle Stahl\, executive director of the Monadnock Center for History and Culture – established the groundbreaking project Recovering Black History in the Monadnock Region. \nWith a group of volunteer researchers – aka Citizen Archivists – Michelle and Jennifer have pieced together Black history in the region from 1730-1930. Painstakingly examining primary and secondary sources\, they’ve developed a systematic\, uniform research method that enables researchers to work simultaneously and assemble this vital information in a single central spreadsheet. This system ensures that no sources are overlooked\, and that source citations are linked with the information found within a given resource. \nMore than that\, the project demonstrates that what was thought to be an almost wholly white population in southern New Hampshire was actually the home of a vibrant Black community. \nHow can you uncover the true history of your town? This workshop\, led by Michelle and Jennifer\, will: \n\nintroduce you to the benefits of a clear research system\nshow you the sources (both online and in person) that will be essential to your research\, and\nexplain how to marshal the power of the many by using volunteer researchers – that is\, your own Citizen Archivists.\n\nMichelle and Jennifer will also share their successes (and the pitfalls!) and answer your questions about researching Black history in rural New England. \nRegister now for this invaluable\, wholly original workshop! You never know – you might be able to un-erase history and reveal a more truthful picture of New England. \nJennifer Carroll has been managing historical societies and museums in New England for over 25 years. She holds a master of arts degree in historical administration from Eastern Illinois University and a bachelor of arts degree in history and women’s studies from the University of New Hampshire. Carroll has worked as a curator and executive director of museums\, and currently serves as the director of education at the Historical Society of Cheshire County in Keene\, New Hampshire\, where she coordinates over 150 educational programs per year. She is the 2023 recipient of the Keene State College Outstanding Woman of New Hampshire award\, a 2023 NATAS/New England Emmy Award nominee as writer for the short historical film\, Jennie B. Powers: The Woman Who Dares\, and the Keene Sentinel newspaper’s Extraordinary Women of the Monadnock Region award in 2017. Jennifer lives in West Swanzey\, NH\, with her husband and two daughters. \nMichelle Stahl has worked in New England museums and historical societies since 1995 serving as a cataloger\, curator\, program director\, and administrator. Since 2001\, she has been the executive director of the Monadnock Center for History and Culture\, a local history museum and archives in Peterborough\, New Hampshire. Stahl holds a bachelor’s degree in the history of art from Smith College\, where she was an Ada Comstock Scholar. Her research interests include New England history and art\, American folk art and the history of women. Michelle lives in Bennington\, NH\, with her daughter. \nThe Historical Society of Cheshire County is a contemporary hub for people to make connections between history\, art\, culture\, and the environment. We are located in the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH or visit us online at www.hsccnh.org \nThe Monadnock Center for History and Culture\, in Peterborough\, New Hampshire\, connects people to the culture and history of the Monadnock region of southern New Hampshire. Its programs\, concerts and events enrich cultural life and promote thoughtful discussion and connection to the region\, as well as stewarding its historic buildings and collections. Find out more at monadnockcenter.org
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/recovering-black-history-a-workshop/
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SUMMARY:Signs of the Times
DESCRIPTION:Nov. 1\, 2023 – Apr. 20\, 2024 \nSigns surround us in our daily lives and have been doing so for over 5\,000 years. They sell us products\, warn us of impending danger\, promote individuals and businesses\, instruct us with tasks\, and direct us as to which way to go.  The Historical Society of Cheshire County invites you to reflect on the significance of over 70 signs from our region’s past. \nIn an exhibit entitled Signs of the Times\, visitors can explore the ways in which an artifact\, like a sign\, has the power to disclose secrets about the past.  The exhibit hopes to enhance one’s understanding of how cultural shifts and technological advances have impacted signage and its use in Cheshire County over time. \nExhibit hours are Tuesday – Friday 9-4 Wednesday until 8 pm and the first and third Saturday of the month 9-12 pm \nFree and open to the public
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/signs-of-the-times/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T113000
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SUMMARY:Tour of Keene Signworx
DESCRIPTION:Tour of Keene Signworx\nPeter Poanessa will offer tours of his sign making facility\, Keene Signworx\, allowing visitors to see today’s process for making trade signs. Signs from businesses past and present line the walls. This event is limited to 25 people and is held in conjunction with the Society’s current exhibition\, Signs of the Times\, on view through April 19\, 2024. \nRegistration for this event is required. Click here to register. \n 
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/tour-of-keene-signworx/
LOCATION:SignWorx\, 12 Base Hill Road\, Keene\, NH
CATEGORIES:events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T130000
DTSTAMP:20240305T182445Z
CREATED:20240305T182414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T182445Z
UID:987498119-1712923200-1712926800@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Black History in Keene\, NH
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 12th\, 2024. 12pm-1pm. \nLunch & Learn: Black History in Keene. NH \nHistorical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH \nNew findings on Keene’s Black history will be presented by a Boston-based research team as part of the “Recovering Black History in the Monadnock Region” initiative. On Friday\, April 12\, 2024\, at 12:00pm\, the public is invited to bring a bag lunch to the Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street in Keene for this one-hour program. Presentations will be made by World History PhD student Emily Boyer as well as Public History Master’s students Grace Rooney and Ellie Witham. This event is being offered as a hybrid program. \nTo attend online register via Zoom link\, click here.  \nTo attend in person register via Eventbrite click here. \nFor one year\, student researchers\, led by Dr. Kabria Baumgartner of Northeastern University\, have been tracing the history of African Americans in Keene from the 1730s to the 1910s. Their work was made possible thanks to a collaboration with the Historical Society\, Keene Heritage Commission\, and a grant from the NH Division of Historic Resources. \nThe Recovering Black History in the Monadnock Region is a citizen-archivist project led by Jennifer Carroll of the Historical Society of Cheshire County in Keene and Michelle Stahl of the Monadnock Center for History and Culture in Peterborough. \nDr. Kabria Baumgartner is an associate professor of history and Africana Studies at Northeastern University in Boston and a historian of the nineteenth-century United States\, specializing in the history of slavery and abolition in New England\, the history of education\, and African American women’s and gender history. \nThe Keene Heritage Commission is an advisory and review commission of the City of Keene which is responsible for inventorying\, promoting and actively seeking protection and preservation of Keene’s resources that are valued for their historic\, cultural\, aesthetic\, archeological and community significance. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/987498119/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240413
DTSTAMP:20240228T163524Z
CREATED:20240227T194633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T163524Z
UID:987498065-1712620800-1712966399@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Signs of the Times exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Nov. 1\, 2023 – Apr. 19\, 2024 \nSigns surround us in our daily lives and have been doing so for over 5\,000 years. They sell us products\, warn us of impending danger\, promote individuals and businesses\, instruct us with tasks\, and direct us as to which way to go.  The Historical Society of Cheshire County invites you to reflect on the significance of over 70 signs from our region’s past. \nIn an exhibit entitled Signs of the Times\, visitors can explore the ways in which an artifact\, like a sign\, has the power to disclose secrets about the past.  The exhibit hopes to enhance one’s understanding of how cultural shifts and technological advances have impacted signage and its use in Cheshire County over time. \nExhibit hours are Tuesday – Friday 9-4 Wednesday until 8 pm and the first and third Saturday of the month 9-12 pm \nFree and open to the public
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/signs-of-the-times-exhibit-7/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T120000
DTSTAMP:20240321T173635Z
CREATED:20240321T170916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T173635Z
UID:987498161-1712397600-1712404800@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Book Launch Event with Alan F. Rumrill
DESCRIPTION:Join us Saturday\, April 6\, 2024\, 10-12 pm \nImages of America Series Stoddard by Alan F\, Rumrill \nThe town of Stoddard\, located in the Monadnock Region of southwest New Hampshire\, is blessed with a handsomely severe landscape of forests\, lakes\, and hills admired for their natural beauty. Hundreds of farm families settled in the town between 1768 and 1820. When the rock-laden and thin-soiled farms failed in the mid-1800s\, the town turned to industry to survive. An extensive woodenware industry and a nationally known glass industry also failed by the early 20th century and the town’s population toppled by more than 90 percent. The introduction of the automobile revived the community\, allowing families to easily visit the town’s numerous lakes and ponds as Stoddard became a tourist destination in the 20th century. Alan Rumrill has used Stoddard’s rich photographic record to tell the story of the town’s early success\, desperate decline\, and 20th century rebirth in his new book Images of America: Stoddard. This 128-page volume contains more than 200 photos\, detailed captions\, and a brief history of the community. These photos illustrate the town’s history\, natural beauty\, and unaltered historic character. Rumrill is a native of Stoddard\, where his family has lived since 1770. He has been executive director of the Historical Society of Cheshire County for more than 40 years\, during which time he has written nine books and presented more than 1\,000 public programs on the region’s history and art. \nClick here to pre-order your copy today \nPrintable order form Stoddard 250th Pre-buy 
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/book-launch-event-with-alan-f-rumrill/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T203000
DTSTAMP:20240404T141217Z
CREATED:20240305T163149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T141217Z
UID:987498112-1712257200-1712262600@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:The Power of Water ***** Event postponed due to weather*****
DESCRIPTION:World Premiere: \n“The Power of Water”\nA Documentary on Local Waters\, Local Land\, and Imagining a New Future \n**** SOLD OUT EVENT ***** Thursday\, April 4 @ 7:00pm at the Showroom: Screening + Panel & Discussion \n“The Power of Water” follows the story of Bob King\, a New Hampshire entrepreneur based in Keene\, whose life’s work has been rehabilitating old abandoned dams to produce clean energy. Along the way\, the film explores the history of hydropower in New England\, the ongoing transition away from dirty fossil energy\, the importance of land conservation\, and how we all can be part of the solution as we face these challenges together. \nThis world premiere is both a “sneak peek” of the 27-minute film (which will debut on NHPBS later this April) and a community conversation: the film will be followed by a panel discussion\, including Bob King; the filmmakers from SALT Project; Catherine Koning\, professor of environmental science at Franklin Pierce University; and Jon Leibowitz\, executive director of Northeast Wilderness Trust. \nA co-presentation of SALT Project and the Historical Society of Cheshire County. \n\nThe in-person preview is sold out however\, it can be viewed on NHPBS (Channel 11) on Thursday\, April 11\, at 10:00 pm\, Friday\, April 12\, at 4:00 pm\, and Sunday\, April 21\, at 11:00 am. This documentary\, produced by the SALT Project.\n\n 
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/the-power-of-water/
LOCATION:Colonial Theatre Showroom\, 20 Commercial Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431
CATEGORIES:events,Exhibit,Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240405
DTSTAMP:20240402T151637Z
CREATED:20240227T173352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240402T151637Z
UID:987498025-1712188800-1712275199@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Early Admission ticket sales for annual book sale
DESCRIPTION:May 3rd – Entry fee for timed entry* \nLimited entry -12 people per time slot \n*Tickets go on sale April 4\, 2024\, @ 12:00 pm Click here to purchase tickets.\n10:00 AM – 11:30 AM $35.00 Per Person \n11:30 Am – 1:00 PM $25.00 Per Person \n1:00 PM – 2:30 PM $15.00 Per Person \n2:30 – 4:00 PM $10.00 Per Person \nMay 4th (9 am -12 pm) \nMost Books are $2.00 \nSpecial Selection of Higher Priced Books Available \nFree admission and open to the public \nMay 7 – 9th (10 am – 4 PM) Open Late on May 8th until 8 pm \nMost books $1.00 \nSpecial Selection of Higher Priced Books Available \nFree admission and open to the public \nMay 10th (10 am – 4 pm) \nFill a Bag For $5.00 \nSpecial Selection of Higher Priced Books Available \nFree admission and open to the public \nMay 11th (9 am – 12 pm) \nFill a Bag For $1.00 \nSpecial Selection of Higher Priced Books 50% off \nFree admission and open to the public
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/book-sale-early-admission-ticket-sale-begins/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240407
DTSTAMP:20240228T174017Z
CREATED:20240227T193832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T174017Z
UID:987498063-1712016000-1712447999@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Signs of the Times exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Nov. 1\, 2023 – Apr. 19\, 2024 \nSigns surround us in our daily lives and have been doing so for over 5\,000 years. They sell us products\, warn us of impending danger\, promote individuals and businesses\, instruct us with tasks\, and direct us as to which way to go.  The Historical Society of Cheshire County invites you to reflect on the significance of over 70 signs from our region’s past. \nIn an exhibit entitled Signs of the Times\, visitors can explore the ways in which an artifact\, like a sign\, has the power to disclose secrets about the past.  The exhibit hopes to enhance one’s understanding of how cultural shifts and technological advances have impacted signage and its use in Cheshire County over time. \nExhibit hours are Tuesday – Friday 9-4 Wednesday until 8 pm and the first and third Saturday of the month 9-12 pm \nFree and open to the public
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/signs-of-the-times-exhibit-6/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T203000
DTSTAMP:20240228T164839Z
CREATED:20240215T163811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T164839Z
UID:987497970-1711566000-1711571400@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Remembering the Brooks Family: Recovering Black History in New England- with Gail Golec
DESCRIPTION:March 27\, 2024  \nOnline presentation 7-8:30 pm Registration is required…click here to register. \nWhat happens when people are made invisible? How can they be brought back to life\, at least in historical memory? \nArchaeologist Gail Golec explores the burial grounds of southern New Hampshire and uncovers the powerful story of the Brooks family of Walpole\, New Hampshire\, and Westminster\, Vermont – a Black family whose members lived and worked across a region normally considered entirely white. \nThe story centres on the 18th century\, but their story begins in the 17th century\, when Anglo-American families from Middleton\, Connecticut\, settled in the Middle Connecticut River Valley\, and brought with them both enslaved and free Black people. The large\, extended Brooks family lived in communities on both sides of the river for at least four generations. \nJoin Gail in her hunt to find out the history of this important Black family through archives\, gravestones\, church papers and more. The Brooks family is one of many researched through the Recovering Black History project organized by the Historical Society of Cheshire County (Keene\, NH) and the Monadnock Center for History and Culture (Peterborough\, NH). As well as the family story\, Gail will highlight the collaboration between local historical societies\, Brooks family descendants and the dozens of citizen archivists who made this newly revealed history possible. \nRemembering the Brooks Family will be followed by a seminar in how to research the hidden stories in your community\, led by the Historical Society of Cheshire County and Monadnock Historic Research Center. Date TBC. \nGail Golec has been a professional archaeologist for over 20 years\, working primarily in the Middle Connecticut River Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont. Currently\, she is a project archaeologist with Monadnock Archaeological Consulting\, LLC. She also writes and produces a history podcast called The Secret Life of Death https://www.thesecretlifeofdeath.com/\, discussing the life and times of regular\, often ignored\, people through the lens of historic New England cemeteries. Since 2020\, she has been a citizen archivist with the Recovering Black History of the Monadnock Region research project\, sponsored through the Historical Society of Cheshire County (NH) https://hsccnh.org/ and the Monadnock Center for History and Culture https://monadnockcenter.org/. \nImage: Henry Woods’ woodworking shop at Westminster Station\, Vermont\, ca.1895. No one in the woodworking crew shown in this photo has been identified\, but based on the location and date\, it seems likely that the two Black men are either Nathaniel/Nathan Brooks (1869-1953)\, Frank LH Brooks (1875-1938)\, Herbert Williams Brooks (1867-1897)\, George Albert Williams (1867-1897) or Wallace Williams (1873-1947). Credit: Westminster Historical Society \nPresented in partnership with: Partnership of Historic Bostons\, Secret Life of Death – Podcast and the Historical Society of Cheshire County \n 
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/remembering-the-brooks-family-recovering-black-history-in-new-england-with-gail-golec/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240330
DTSTAMP:20240228T163315Z
CREATED:20240227T193556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T163315Z
UID:987498061-1711411200-1711756799@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Signs of the Times exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Nov. 1\, 2023 – Apr. 19\, 2024 \nSigns surround us in our daily lives and have been doing so for over 5\,000 years. They sell us products\, warn us of impending danger\, promote individuals and businesses\, instruct us with tasks\, and direct us as to which way to go.  The Historical Society of Cheshire County invites you to reflect on the significance of over 70 signs from our region’s past. \nIn an exhibit entitled Signs of the Times\, visitors can explore the ways in which an artifact\, like a sign\, has the power to disclose secrets about the past.  The exhibit hopes to enhance one’s understanding of how cultural shifts and technological advances have impacted signage and its use in Cheshire County over time. \nExhibit hours are Tuesday – Friday 9-4 Wednesday until 8 pm and the first and third Saturday of the month 9-12 pm \nFree and open to the public
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/signs-of-the-times-exhibit-5/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240322
DTSTAMP:20240321T170118Z
CREATED:20240321T170118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240321T170118Z
UID:987498158-1710979200-1711065599@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Exhibit Hall Closed for private event
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/exhibit-hall-closed-for-private-event-3/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240323
DTSTAMP:20240228T163217Z
CREATED:20240227T193324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T163217Z
UID:987498059-1710806400-1711151999@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Signs of the Times exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Nov. 1\, 2023 – Apr. 19\, 2024 \nSigns surround us in our daily lives and have been doing so for over 5\,000 years. They sell us products\, warn us of impending danger\, promote individuals and businesses\, instruct us with tasks\, and direct us as to which way to go.  The Historical Society of Cheshire County invites you to reflect on the significance of over 70 signs from our region’s past. \nIn an exhibit entitled Signs of the Times\, visitors can explore the ways in which an artifact\, like a sign\, has the power to disclose secrets about the past.  The exhibit hopes to enhance one’s understanding of how cultural shifts and technological advances have impacted signage and its use in Cheshire County over time. \nExhibit hours are Tuesday – Friday 9-4 Wednesday until 8 pm and the first and third Saturday of the month 9-12 pm \nFree and open to the public
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/signs-of-the-times-exhibit-4/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240317
DTSTAMP:20240228T163135Z
CREATED:20240227T193157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T163135Z
UID:987498057-1710201600-1710633599@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Signs of the Times exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Nov. 1\, 2023 – Apr. 19\, 2024 \nSigns surround us in our daily lives and have been doing so for over 5\,000 years. They sell us products\, warn us of impending danger\, promote individuals and businesses\, instruct us with tasks\, and direct us as to which way to go.  The Historical Society of Cheshire County invites you to reflect on the significance of over 70 signs from our region’s past. \nIn an exhibit entitled Signs of the Times\, visitors can explore the ways in which an artifact\, like a sign\, has the power to disclose secrets about the past.  The exhibit hopes to enhance one’s understanding of how cultural shifts and technological advances have impacted signage and its use in Cheshire County over time. \nExhibit hours are Tuesday – Friday 9-4 Wednesday until 8 pm and the first and third Saturday of the month 9-12 pm \nFree and open to the public
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/signs-of-the-times-exhibit-3/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T153000
DTSTAMP:20240228T175259Z
CREATED:20240228T175157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T175259Z
UID:987498079-1709992800-1709998200@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Monadnock Originals\, Colorful Characters from New Hampshire’s Quiet Corner\, by Alan Rumrill
DESCRIPTION:Book Talk: Monadnock Originals\, Colorful Characters from New Hampshire’s Quiet Corner\, by Alan Rumrill *FREE*\nSaturday\, March 9\, 2024\, 2 p.m. \nEvent location:  \nNew Hampshire Historical Society\n30 Park Street\nConcord\, NH 03301\n603-228-6688 \nOften referred to as New Hampshire’s quiet corner\, the Monadnock Region is known for its historic villages and beautiful natural landscape. But it has not always been quiet. Join Alan Rumrill\, director of the Historical Society of Cheshire County\, for a glimpse into his new book\, Monadnock Originals\, which shares stories of fame\, fortune\, and scandal\, as well as of the Yankee characters who have given the region its personality. Copies of Rumrill’s book will be available for purchase. This is a free program; no registration required. \nClick here to purchase a copy of Monadnock Originals
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/monadnock-originals-colorful-characters-from-new-hampshires-quiet-corner-by-alan-rumrill/
LOCATION:New Hampshire Historical Society\, 30 Park Street\, Concord\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240309
DTSTAMP:20240228T163044Z
CREATED:20240227T193013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T163044Z
UID:987498054-1709596800-1709942399@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Signs of the Times exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Nov. 1\, 2023 – Apr. 19\, 2024 \nSigns surround us in our daily lives and have been doing so for over 5\,000 years. They sell us products\, warn us of impending danger\, promote individuals and businesses\, instruct us with tasks\, and direct us as to which way to go.  The Historical Society of Cheshire County invites you to reflect on the significance of over 70 signs from our region’s past. \nIn an exhibit entitled Signs of the Times\, visitors can explore the ways in which an artifact\, like a sign\, has the power to disclose secrets about the past.  The exhibit hopes to enhance one’s understanding of how cultural shifts and technological advances have impacted signage and its use in Cheshire County over time. \nExhibit hours are Tuesday – Friday 9-4 Wednesday until 8 pm and the first and third Saturday of the month 9-12 pm \nFree and open to the public \n 
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/signs-of-the-times-exhibit-2/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240303
DTSTAMP:20240228T162958Z
CREATED:20240227T192813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T162958Z
UID:987498052-1708992000-1709423999@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Signs of the Times Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Nov. 1\, 2023 – Apr. 19\, 2024 \nSigns surround us in our daily lives and have been doing so for over 5\,000 years. They sell us products\, warn us of impending danger\, promote individuals and businesses\, instruct us with tasks\, and direct us as to which way to go.  The Historical Society of Cheshire County invites you to reflect on the significance of over 70 signs from our region’s past. \nIn an exhibit entitled Signs of the Times\, visitors can explore the ways in which an artifact\, like a sign\, has the power to disclose secrets about the past.  The exhibit hopes to enhance one’s understanding of how cultural shifts and technological advances have impacted signage and its use in Cheshire County over time. \nExhibit hours are Tuesday – Friday 9-4 Wednesday until 8 pm and the first and third Saturday of the month 9-12 pm \nFree and open to the public
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/signs-of-the-times-exhibit/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T183000
DTSTAMP:20240220T193155Z
CREATED:20240126T161214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T193155Z
UID:987497905-1708540200-1708540200@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:A History of the Sign Trade with Peter Poanessa
DESCRIPTION:A History of the Sign Trade \nThe Historical Society of Cheshire County is pleased to host Peter Poanessa of Keene Signworx for a presentation on the evolution of the sign trade over the last 100 years or so. This event is held in conjunction with the Society’s current exhibition\, Signs of the Times\, on view through April 19\,2024. \nPlease register to attend program online : \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6w8bMdtzTKSrfthh-FO-vw \nAttending in person …. see you there. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/a-history-of-the-sign-trade-with-peter-poanessa/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240402
DTSTAMP:20240301T154736Z
CREATED:20240221T190318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T154736Z
UID:987498004-1708473600-1712015999@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Images of America Series: Stoddard by Alan F. Rumrill
DESCRIPTION:Pre-publication offer now through April 1\, 2024. $19.99 \nThe town of Stoddard\, located in the Monadnock Region of southwest New Hampshire\, is blessed with a handsomely severe landscape of forests\, lakes\, and hills admired for their natural beauty. Hundreds of farm families settled in the town between 1768 and 1820. When the rock-laden and thin-soiled farms failed in the mid-1800s\, the town turned to industry to survive. An extensive woodenware industry and a nationally known glass industry also failed by the early 20th century and the town’s population toppled by more than 90 percent. The introduction of the automobile revived the community\, allowing families to easily visit the town’s numerous lakes and ponds as Stoddard became a tourist destination in the 20th century. Alan Rumrill has used Stoddard’s rich photographic record to tell the story of the town’s early success\, desperate decline\, and 20th century rebirth in his new book Images of America: Stoddard. This 128-page volume contains more than 200 photos\, detailed captions\, and a brief history of the community. These photos illustrate the town’s history\, natural beauty\, and unaltered historic character. Rumrill is a native of Stoddard\, where his family has lived since 1770. He has been executive director of the Historical Society of Cheshire County for more than 40 years\, during which time he has written nine books and presented more than 1\,000 public programs on the region’s history and art. \nClick here to pre-order your copy today \n  \nPrintable order form Stoddard 250th Pre-buy
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/images-of-america-series-stoddard-by-alan-f-rumrill/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240116
DTSTAMP:20231206T151644Z
CREATED:20231206T151644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T151644Z
UID:987497738-1704067200-1705363199@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Society Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/society-closed-7/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
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