As caribou and the last of the wooly mammoths roamed the land, small groups of Paleoindians endured frigid winters on the edge of a river in what would become Keene, New Hampshire. This begins the remarkable story of Native Americans in the Monadnock region, told by archaeologist Robert G. Goodby in his new book, “A Deep […]

Howard Mansfield is guest author at the Historical Society of Cheshire County on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 6pm. He will read from his new book Chasing Eden (released October 12) and discuss its connection to local history. We are offering this event in a hybrid format: In-person Event: Space is limited to 50 attendees. […]

Panel discussion with author Howard Mansfield and photographer Medora Hebert. NOVEMBER 17, 2021 6:00 pm In conjunction with the exhibition New Hampshire Now at the Cheshire Historical Society, author Howard Mansfield and photographer Medora Hebert, whose work is included in the show, will speak about the sense and power of place and the ways in […]

About Museum Store Sunday On Sunday, November 28, 2021, more than 1,600 Museum Stores representing all fifty states and the District of Columbia, 24 countries, and five continents will offer relaxing, inspired shopping at your favorite museums and cultural institutions. Celebrating its 5th Anniversary year, Museum Store Sunday offers a special shopping experience in one-of-a-kind […]

The Historical Society’s Museum Store is offering 20% discounts for members, 10% off for not-yet-members of the Historical Society. The sale runs through December 23, 2021. The store is stocked with unique items for everyone on your shopping list. Pottery, wooden crafts, fiber, ornaments, art, and more made here in the Monadnock region Gifts for children […]