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SUMMARY:Tavern Talks: Patriot Colonel Isaac Wyman
DESCRIPTION:Patriot Colonel Isaac Wyman- The War Years 1775 to 1783 \nTicket required: Historical Society of Cheshire County Events – 4 Upcoming Activities and Tickets | Eventbrite \nIsaac 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 Keene in 1762\, where he was a member of the Keene militia. \nIn April of 1775\, he was asked to lead other local volunteers to support the patriots of Lexington and Concord\, Massachusetts. In saying yes\, he committed himself to 6 months of service which include the Battle of Bunker Hill. Asked again in 1776 to lead a regiment of militia men\, he answered in the affirmative. Brought up on charges at Mount Independence in 1776 he faced a court martial and served another 6 months in service before he retired from the military and came home to Keene. \nIsaac remained active in town affairs as the war eventually was won by the Patriots. Would you have said “Yes” and how did his service affect his family and his life? Come find a seat in his 1762 Tavern and learn more about this elder patriot. \nHSCC Interpreter and volunteer Becky Barton has lived in Cheshire County since 2005 when she earned her M.A. in Public History at SUNY Albany. She joined HSCC in 2013 and has been researching early Keene history and Isaac Wyman specifically. Her book on Wyman and his family will be published later this summer. \nThis program is generously sponsored by Fenton Family Dealerships. \nTour Details\n\nLimited to 12 people per tour\nMeeting point: Wyman Tavern\, 339 Main Street\, Keene NH\nParking is free and located near the Bruder House in the spaces marked for Museum Parking\nPlease bring your ticket (printed or on smartphone) to show the guide\nWear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.\n\nGroup Tours\nFor private or group tour inquiries\, please contact: Attn: Michelle Walker\, Director Of Education Email: mwalker@hsccnh.or
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/tavern-talks-patriot-colonel-isaac-wyman/
LOCATION:Wyman Tavern Museum\, 339 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,RevWar250,RevWar250-JunJul,Tavern
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000
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SUMMARY:Walldogs Mural Tour - May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Art Lovers\, History Buffs\, and Adventure Seekers! \nDiscover the vibrant heart of Keene\, NH on our epic Walldogs Mural Walking Tour! \nClick here for tickets. \n16 Stunning Murals \n2 Hours of Pure Visual Delight \nA Journey Through Time and Art \nEach mural tells a unique story of Keene’s rich history and culture. \nTour are held on the first Saturday of the month from June through October \nStarting Point: Railroad Square \nBring your camera\, comfortable shoes\, and a sense of wonder. \nThe walking tour covers mostly flat terrain and is an easy walk suitable for most fitness levels. \nIn 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 guide visitors around to each mural. Discover some amazing but true stories about the past\, which touch upon local\, state\, and national history. \nThank you our sponsors: Fenton Family Dealerships and the Putnam Foundation \nGroup Tours\nFor private or group tour inquiries\, please contact: Attn: Michelle Walker\, Director Of Education Email: mwalker@hsccnh.org
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/walldogs-mural-tour-may-2026/
LOCATION:railroad square\, main street\, Keene\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000
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SUMMARY:Monadnock Region Earth Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Come find us at the Monadnock Region 2026 Earth Festival!The Historical Society of Cheshire County will have a booth on Saturday\, April 25th from 11am–3pm. Stop by to reserve your copy of our brand-new cookbook Gadzukes — That’s Tasty! and sample some delicious zucchini treats while you’re there.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/monadnock-region-earth-festival-2026/
LOCATION:railroad square\, main street\, Keene\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T120000
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CREATED:20260417T131440Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Hall Closed for Private Event
DESCRIPTION:The Exhibit Hall will be closed from 10:00 am – Noon for a private event
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/exhibit-hall-closed-for-private-event-4/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,RevWar250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T193000
DTSTAMP:20260324T155754Z
CREATED:20260205T194349Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting and presentation: The Case of Bathsheba Spooner
DESCRIPTION:Hear ye\, Hear ye!! You are most cordially invited to attend our Annual Gathering\, to be held on the twenty-second day of April in the year two thousand and six and twenty. \nPresentation and Annual Meeting.  \nApril 22\, 2026 5:30 PM \nRegistration is required : Annual Meeting and Talk: “The Case of Bathsheba Spooner Reconsidered” Tickets\, Wed\, Apr 22\, 2026 at 5:30 PM | Eventbrite \n5:30-6:00 pm: Social Time & Refreshments\n6:00-6:20 pm: Annual meeting of the Historical Society. The public is welcome. Historical Society members will have an opportunity to vote on this year’s slate of board members and changes to the Society’s bylaws.\n6:20 pm: “The Case of Bathsheba Spooner Reconsidered: Gender\, Loyalism\, and Politics in a Famous \nRevolutionary Murder Trial” presented by Dr. Gregory Knouff of Keene State College.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/annual-meeting-and-talk-the-case-of-bathsheba-spooner-reconsidered-with-dr-gregory-knouff/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,RevWar250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000
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SUMMARY:Voices of Pride Open House
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate joy and connection with us at the Voices of Pride Open House!\n\nWe have three more opportunities for fun and fellowship with the Voices of Pride team taking place on the following dates and times:\n\nSaturday\, February 7th\, between 9am and 4pm\nSaturday\, March 7th\, between 1pm and 7pm\nSaturday\, April 18th\, between 10am and 12pm\n\nEnjoy refreshments and chat with our team to learn more about how you can share your story.\nThe Voices of Pride Project aims to preserve the voices and stories of members of the Monadnock region’s LGBTQIA+ community\, providing a platform to share their unique experiences\, histories\, and memories by recording oral histories in an effort to contribute to our region’s collective cultural and historical heritage.\nReady to share your story? Our team is available to record that day! Go to our website www.hsccnh.org to sign up for one of our Open House dates\, or any other available time that works for you.\nDon’t see a time slot that fits your schedule? Email us to customize a time to meet in person or through Zoom.\nFollow Voices of Pride on Instagram @nhvoicesofpride\n\nThank you to our sponsors and community partners:The Putnam Foundation\, New Hampshire Humanities Council\,Keene Pride\, Bellows Falls Pride\, and the LGBT National Help Center.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/voices-of-pride-open-house-3/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T180000
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SUMMARY:"Beyond the Battlefield: Cheshire County\, NH\, in the Revolutionary Period." Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Beyond the Battlefield: Cheshire County\, NH\, in the Revolutionary Period\nOpening Reception April 15\, 2026 | Exhibit runs through July 2026\nExplore the complex and often untold stories of a dozen local residents during the American Revolution in its new exhibition\, Beyond the Battlefield: Cheshire County\, NH\, in the Revolutionary Period.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/beyond-the-battlefield-cheshire-county-nh-in-the-revolutionary-period-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,RevWar250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260212T102448Z
CREATED:20260204T214654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T102448Z
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SUMMARY:Hamilton Sing-along
DESCRIPTION:Hamilton: An American Musical Film Screening and Sing-along\n\nDate: Saturday\, April 11\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM\nLocation: Cohen Hall\, Keene Public Library\, 60 Winter Street\, Keene\, NH\nCategories:   History or Current Events \n\nThe Keene Public Library and the Historical Society of Cheshire County are teaming up to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation.  Join us for our library’s first theatrical screening of the original cast production of Hamilton: An American Musical (2020). During this three-hour sing-along event\, we will provide participants with the original lyrics to this timeless production and have microphones set up for any revolutionary singers brave enough to “rise up” and sing in front of the audience. Light snacks will be available so we can all “raise a glass to freedom.” Registration is not required but highly encouraged to help ensure “we get the job done.” \nHamilton: An American Musical (2020): Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton\, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America then\, told by America now. Walt Disney Pictures\, PG-13\, \n2 hours 40 minutes runtime \nRegistration is required…limited to 100 guests click here :Hamilton: An American Musical Film Screening and Sing-along – LibCal – Keene Public Library
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/hamilton-an-american-musical-film-screening-and-sing-along/
LOCATION:The Keene Public Library\, 30 Winter Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,RevWar250
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T140000
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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 31\, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm \n\n\nRed Cross Blood Drive \n246 Main Street\, Keene NH \n\n\n\nRegister to donate at redcrossblood.org
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/red-cross-blood-drive-3/
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:20260325T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T150000
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UID:987501978-1774447200-1774450800@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:KSC Creative Writing Non-Fiction Class Primary Source Essay Presentations
DESCRIPTION:On February 16\, 2026\, the Historical Society of Cheshire County hosted Keene State College Professor Rodger Martin and the students in his Creative Writing Non-Fiction class. Their task: Explore the HSCC headquarters and find one historical artifact to use as the foundation of an essay. After making their choices\, students worked with Professor Martin and Director of Education Michelle Walker to research the history of their artifacts and inspire their essays. \nNow the moment has come for these students to share their stories! Please join us next Wednesday March 25th at 2:00 pm in the Putnam Exhibit Hall as Professor Martin’s class shares the essays that were inspired by our collection. Your interest and encouragement would mean the world to these young people.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/ksc-creative-writing-non-fiction-class-primary-source-essay-presentations/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405
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SUMMARY:Old Homestead Documentary
DESCRIPTION:Now Showing! The newly released documentary film on the history of “The Old Homestead”. Starring filmmaker Larry Benaquist\, author/historian Howard Mansfield\, and Swanzey Historical Society’s Lee Dunham\, the film is playing in the Putnam Exhibit Hall at the Historical Society of Cheshire County now through April 4th during regular business hours and on Saturday\, 3/21 & 4/4 from 9-12.\n\nThe film will be playing on a loop throughout the day.\n\n\n\nThis 25-minute film takes you through the fascinating history of the beloved 19th century play by Swanzey’s Denman Thompson and the subsequent silent films (1915 and 1922) it inspired — a true piece of New Hampshire heritage.\n\n\n\nBest of all? It’s FREE! Stop by and enjoy this special screening during your next visit. We’d love to see you!
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/987501974/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:events,Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260212T102621Z
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SUMMARY:George Washington Teacher Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Revolution Comes to Cheshire County\nExplore Primary Sources & Wonder Boxes from the HSCC Collection.During this session\, you will have the rare opportunity to work with resources from the George Washington Teacher Institute and from the Historical Society of Cheshire County. \n\nMelinda Jette’\, history professor at Franklin Pierce University\, will give an overview of the Revolution and then move to the local angle and will also discuss enslavement in New Hampshire and Ona Judge.\nJJ and Emilia Prior will talk about regional aspects of the Revolution as they portray Abner Sanger and Mary Stiles.\nEnd the day with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Wyman Tavern\, Keene’s most historic house\, and the Historical Society of Cheshire County’s most important artifact.\n29 Minutemen gathered at the Wyman Tavern to march to Lexington at the outbreak of the American Revolution in April 1775.\n\nWho can register?\nTeachers MUST teach in a formal K-12 classroom or school setting.\nThe program is limited to 20 teachers.\nA waitlist will be available if registration meets full capacity.\nRegistration is required: https://gwmountvernon.wufoo.com/forms/wer37l10hsdj4g/ \n\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Sponsor\n\n\n 
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/george-washington-teacher-institute-free-k-12-educator-workshop/
LOCATION:Bruder House\, 349 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431-0803
CATEGORIES:events,RevWar250,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T193000
DTSTAMP:20260212T103022Z
CREATED:20260204T205801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T103022Z
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SUMMARY:Love and Loss After Wounded Knee
DESCRIPTION:Love and Loss After Wounded Knee Book Talk with Julie Dobrow \nWednesday\, March 18\, 2026\, 6 PM \n246 Main Street\, Keene NH \nFree event | registration is required   Love and Loss After Wounded Knee” Book Talk with author Julie Dobrow Tickets\, Wed\, Mar 18\, 2026 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite \nTufts University Professor Julie Dobrow shares the tumultuous and storied lives of Charles Eastman\, and his wife\, Elaine\, former operators of Camp Oahe in Munsonville\, NH. \nBook Description: \nLove and Loss After Wounded Knee traces Elaine and Charles’ lives from her humble beginnings on a farm in a remote corner of the Berkshires in Massachusetts and his\, chased from his home in a Sioux encampment in Minnesota to the woods of Manitoba after the US Army attacked the Sioux in 1862\, to their very unlikely meeting at Pine Ridge Agency in 1890 just ahead of the tragedy at Wounded Knee Creek. They would go on to marry. Their improbable interracial union would ultimately yield nineteen books; hundreds of articles\, lectures\, stories\, novels and poems; numerous posts in government agencies and civic organizations working on behalf of Native American rights; and six children. Charles would become one of the best known and most photographed Indians of his era; Elaine’s name remained well-known during her lifetime from her plentiful publications and advocacy on behalf of Native American education. Despite these metrics of success\, their marriage foundered. Eventually\, it dissolved. Over three decades together and the remainder of their lives\, apart\, the Eastmans navigated the complex boundaries of their individual and collective identities\, crossing into and out of Indian Country geographically\, personally and professionally. \nDrawing from extensive primary research done with archives in fifteen states and Washington D.C.\, two Canadian provinces\, the BBC and newspaper archives in England and Wales\, and one Native American college library on the Pine Ridge Reservation; the work of many Indigenous scholars as well as a host of other historical and literary secondary sources\, Love and Loss After Wounded Knee interprets the Eastmans’ lives through many lenses. At a time of profoundly unsettling controversies around race\, immigration\, and how we choose to label ourselves and others\, the story of Elaine Goodale and Charles Eastman gives a personal\, romantic lens into why it’s so difficult for people from different backgrounds to truly understand each other. But their story also suggests it’s important to try.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/love-and-loss-after-wounded-knee/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260212T103008Z
CREATED:20260203T195540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T103008Z
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SUMMARY:Dead Horse Soup Book Talk
DESCRIPTION:“Dead Horse Soup” Book Talk with Tom Haynes \nEvent: March 11 @ 6:00 PM \nLocation: Putnam Exhibit Hall\, 246 Main Street\, Keene NH \nTickets: Free Event …. please register at Dead Horse Soup Book Talk with Tom Haynes Tickets\, Wed\, Mar 11\, 2026 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite \nCopies of the book will be available for purchase at the event. \nFrank Barker first learned about the rush to the Klondike gold fields through his local Keene\, New Hampshire newspapers.  For months\, beginning on July 17\, 1897\, the almost daily references to the Klondike promoted a story that anyone with the right fortitude and determination could find gold.  As a young working-class man seeking adventure and wealth after living through the depression of the mid 1890s\, this was an opportunity he was not going to pass up. \nFor seven months Frank Barker planned his trip to the Klondike\, which included finding the right people to accompany him\, organizing what food\, tools\, and equipment to bring\, transportation\, and raising enough money to cover the expedition’s costs. \nWith his plans complete\, Frank Barker leads his three partners on a once in a lifetime adventure to live out their dreams of becoming wealthy miners\, while enduring the many hardships on their two-year quest for gold in the Klondike. \nAfter reading about the gold rush to the Klondike through his local Keene\, New Hampshire newspapers\, Frank Barker begins to dream about becoming a wealthy gold miner.  After much planning\, Barker’s dream turns real in February of 1898\, when he leads three partners on a once in a lifetime adventure to the Klondike.  Using Barker’s own words from the letters he wrote home and the photographs he took of the journey\, his story reveals the excitement and hardships they experience on their two-year quest for gold in the Klondike.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/dead-horse-soup/
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:20260307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T190000
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CREATED:20260203T191941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T201747Z
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SUMMARY:Voices of Pride Open House
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate joy and connection with us at the Voices of Pride Open House!\n\nWe have three more opportunities for fun and fellowship with the Voices of Pride team taking place on the following dates and times:\n\nSaturday\, February 7th\, between 9am and 4pm\nSaturday\, March 7th\, between 1pm and 7pm\nSaturday\, April 18th\, between 10am and 12pm\n\nEnjoy refreshments and chat with our team to learn more about how you can share your story.\nThe Voices of Pride Project aims to preserve the voices and stories of members of the Monadnock region’s LGBTQIA+ community\, providing a platform to share their unique experiences\, histories\, and memories by recording oral histories in an effort to contribute to our region’s collective cultural and historical heritage.\nReady to share your story? Our team is available to record that day! Go to our website www.hsccnh.org to sign up for one of our Open House dates\, or any other available time that works for you.\nDon’t see a time slot that fits your schedule? Email us to customize a time to meet in person or through Zoom.\nFollow Voices of Pride on Instagram @nhvoicesofpride\n\nThank you to our sponsors and community partners:The Putnam Foundation\, New Hampshire Humanities Council\,Keene Pride\, Bellows Falls Pride\, and the LGBT National Help Center.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/voices-of-pride-open-house-2/
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:20260305T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T193000
DTSTAMP:20260204T204659Z
CREATED:20260204T204532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T204659Z
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SUMMARY:Black History in the Monadnock Region
DESCRIPTION:The City of Keene’s Human Rights Committee invites Historical Society Director Jenna Carroll to share her research on black residents in the region’s past. \n  \n 
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/black-history-in-the-monadnock-region/
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:20260305T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260212T103109Z
CREATED:20260203T184039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T103109Z
UID:987501269-1772731800-1772737200@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Raphael Pumpelly as Indiana Jones
DESCRIPTION:Join writer and filmmaker Matthew Myer Boulton for an overview of Raphael Pumpelly’s illustrious\, sometimes swashbuckling career\, including world travels\, geological and archaeological adventures\, conservationist passions\, controversial opinions — and a house in Dublin\, New Hampshire\, not far from the trail to Mount Monadnock’s summit that now bears his name. \nAlong the way\, we’ll explore his extraordinary scientific\, economic\, and cultural legacies\, for good and for ill\, and consider his story as a case study in how we might remember our forebears with equal parts understanding\, appreciation\, and critique. After all\, if we want to understand the natural history of “the Granite State\,” or indeed of “the Monadnock Region\,” geology is an indispensable place to start — and Raphael Pumpelly\, one of the region’s preeminent geologists\, is an indispensable guide. \n5:30 to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. To get the login details\, register here. Please save the confirmation email you receive from Zoom to access at the time of the event. Closed captioning will be available. For more information\, contact Susie Spikol. \nNote: This event will be recorded. To ensure access to the recording\, please register for this event\, even if you cannot attend live. We will follow up with all registered participants when the recording is ready to view. \nCo-sponsored by the Harris Center for Conservation Education\, the Historical Society of Cheshire County\, and the Monadnock Center for History and Culture. \n 
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/raphael-pumpelly-as-indiana-jones-geology-monadnock-and-the-hidden-history-beneath-our-feetv-online-program/
LOCATION:online event
CATEGORIES:events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T130000
DTSTAMP:20260212T163156Z
CREATED:20260212T155320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T163156Z
UID:987501559-1772537400-1772542800@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Preserving Places\, Creating Possibilities: New and Original Uses for Historic Religious Properties in the Monadnock Region
DESCRIPTION:Preserving Places\, Creating Possibilities: New and Original Uses for Historic Religious Properties in the Monadnock Region\nTuesday\, March 3\, 2026 \n11:30 AM  – 1:00 PM \nHistorical Society of Cheshire County 246 Main Street Keene\, NH 03431 \n  \nHistoric church buildings are beloved anchors of our town centers — but when congregations shrink\, it can be hard to keep these special places vibrant and well-maintained. At the same time\, there is a desperate need for more housing of all kinds throughout the region\, Join the NH Preservation Alliance and the Monadnock Interfaith Project for a lunch and learn workshop designed specifically for churches and communities in the Monadnock Region. We will explore some promising models to address these intersecting issues. \nWe’ll explore how communities can: \n                Reimagine historic religious properties for new housing\, community\, and mission-aligned uses \n               Understand funding realities and fundraising strategies for active congregations as well as re-use \n               Learn from real examples that balance stewardship with change \nWhether you’re a trustee\, volunteer\, clergy member\, or community partner\, this session will give you tools to think strategically about the future of your building — before a crisis forces hard choices. Bring your questions and stories! \nPlease note: This workshop is designed for the Monadnock region.  Please send an email to admin@nhpreservation.org if you’re interested in hosting or attending this program in a different region. \nPresented by the N.H. Preservation Alliance in partnership with Monadnock Interfaith Project. \nSponsored in part by The Putnam Foundation. \nThank you to our Field Services Sponsors whose support make porgrams like this possible: Horizon Foundation\, ARCove Architects\, Arch Weathers Historic SashWorks\, LLC\, Artistic Tile\, LLC\, Thornton Tomasetti\, Vintage Kitchens\, LLC\, Granite State Plumbing & Heating\, LLC. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Required Click Here to Attend
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/preserving-places-creating-possibilities-new-and-original-uses-for-historic-religious-properties-in-the-monadnock-region/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTSTAMP:20260306T163320Z
CREATED:20260306T163319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T163320Z
UID:987501738-1772496000-1773878399@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:The Kingsbury Machine Tool Corporation Film
DESCRIPTION:Film now showing in the Putnam Exhibit Hall at the Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH \nFee and open to the public during regular business hours. \nOr online at https://hsccnh.org/the-kingsbury-machine-tool-corporation/ \nYears ago\, David Kingsbury Frechette grew concerned that the rich history of the Kingsbury Machine Tool Company would be lost to time. The company held deep family roots—founded by his great-grandfather\, Harry T. Kingsbury\, and later led by his grandfather\, Edward James Kingsbury\, and his father\, Henry Manley Frechette. To preserve this legacy\, video interviews were conducted with former employees who had worked at the company. \nAs time passed\, the family gathered and decided to transform these interviews into a short documentary film chronicling Kingsbury’s remarkable evolution from toy manufacturing to becoming a respected machine tool company in the mid-20th century. The film was produced by David’s brother\, Peter Frechette\, and generously shared with the Historical Society of Cheshire County. \nThe Frechette family recognizes there are gaps in their understanding of the company’s daily operations following their father Harry’s passing. If you have stories\, memories\, or insights you’d like to share to help complete this important history\, please contact: \nDavid Frechette: davidf1291@gmail.com\nPeter Frechette: pfrechette@earthlink.net
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/the-kingsbury-machine-tool-corporation-film/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T100000
DTSTAMP:20260204T142058Z
CREATED:20260203T211720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T142058Z
UID:987501295-1772096400-1772100000@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, 9:00 am \nGentle Yoga with Gail Lester \nPutnam Exhibit Hall\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH \nFree Class. Please bring your own mat and props.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/gentle-yoga-18/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T100000
DTSTAMP:20260203T211622Z
CREATED:20260203T211622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T211622Z
UID:987501293-1771491600-1771495200@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, 9:00 am \nGentle Yoga with Gail Lester \nPutnam Exhibit Hall\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH \nFree Class. Please bring your own mat and props.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/gentle-yoga-16/
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:20260218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260212T103148Z
CREATED:20260107T182638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T103148Z
UID:987501214-1771437600-1771444800@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Kingsbury Machine Tool Co. Film
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the Kingsbury Machine Tool Company Documentary Screening!\n* *NOTE: Due to Popular demand\, the venue has changed**\nJoin Us at Keene Public Library’s Heberton Hall for the Kingsbury Machine Tool Company Documentary Screening!\nHey there history buffs! 🎥 Don’t miss out on the screening of the fascinating documentary about the Kingsbury Machine Tool Company. \nVenue: Keene Public Library – Heberton Hall \nDate: February 18\, 2026\, at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time) \nTickets:….click here \nCome along with your friends and family to learn about the incredible history of this iconic company. See you there! \nThis event is generously sponsored by the Kingsbury Fund and Fenton Family Dealership.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/kingsbury-machine-tool-company-film/
LOCATION:The Keene Public Library\, 30 Winter Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T100000
DTSTAMP:20260203T211526Z
CREATED:20260203T211515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T211526Z
UID:987501291-1770886800-1770890400@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, 9:00 am \nGentle Yoga with Gail Lester \nPutnam Exhibit Hall\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH \nFree Class. Please bring your own mat and props.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/gentle-yoga-15/
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:20260207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260204T165122Z
CREATED:20260130T213703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T165122Z
UID:987501261-1770454800-1770480000@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Voices of Pride Open House
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate joy and connection with us at the Voices of Pride Open House!\n\nWe have three more opportunities for fun and fellowship with the Voices of Pride team taking place on the following dates and times:\n\nSaturday\, February 7th\, between 9am and 4pm\nSaturday\, March 7th\, between 1pm and 7pm\nSaturday\, April 18th\, between 10am and 12pm\n\nEnjoy refreshments and chat with our team to learn more about how you can share your story.\nThe Voices of Pride Project aims to preserve the voices and stories of members of the Monadnock region’s LGBTQIA+ community\, providing a platform to share their unique experiences\, histories\, and memories by recording oral histories in an effort to contribute to our region’s collective cultural and historical heritage.\nReady to share your story? Our team is available to record that day! Go to our website www.hsccnh.org to sign up for one of our Open House dates\, or any other available time that works for you.\nDon’t see a time slot that fits your schedule? Email us to customize a time to meet in person or through Zoom.\nFollow Voices of Pride on Instagram @nhvoicesofpride\n\nThank you to our sponsors and community partners:The Putnam Foundation\, New Hampshire Humanities Council\,Keene Pride\, Bellows Falls Pride\, and the LGBT National Help Center.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/voices-of-pride-open-house/
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:20260207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTSTAMP:20260203T180602Z
CREATED:20260128T172809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T180602Z
UID:987501239-1770422400-1770508799@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:***Sold out *** 'The Old Homestead'
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT \nThe ‘world re-premiere’ of two silent film versions of ‘The Old Homestead\,’ both recently rediscovered and restored. \nEvent: The screenings are free\, but advance tickets are required; click here for tickets www.showroomkeene.org. For more info\, call (603) 352-2033. \nLocation: at the Showroom\, 20 Commercial St.\, Keene. \nPhoto: An original release poster for ‘The Old Homestead’ (1922)\, produced by Paramount Pictures. \nIt’s been six years since local film historian Lawrence Benaquist located two early 20th century silent film versions of the “play of the century\,” The Old Homestead\, in Europe.  By the time the films were produced\, the original rural melodrama had been seen by over twenty million Americans.  Thanks to a collaboration with the Historical Society of Cheshire County\, Benaquist raised the funds to needed to return the films to the United States and have them restored.  On Saturday\, February 7th at 3pm the public will have an opportunity to see these two films plus a short documentary about their history at the Colonial Theatre Showroom in Keene\, NH. \nThe Old Homestead play was written in 1886 by Denman Thompson\, a farmer-turned-actor-turned-playwright\, from Swanzey\, NH.  It not only became a sensation\, but the play helped to shape the image of the Yankee farmer for an entire nation.  Thompson himself played the lead character\, Uncle Josh\, who must search for his son who\, accused of a crime he did not commit\, has fled to New York City.  Thompson’s play\, full of wit\, song\, and rural humor and pathos\, came to the American stage at a time when young people were fleeing the rural life for work in the big cities; when labor strife was rampant\, high unemployment\, financial depression\, hoboes roaming the country.  The rural values featured in the play and subsequent filmed versions held a great appeal for the American audiences of the late 19th century.  Excursion trains often took people to Boston expressly to see “The Old Homestead.” \nThe recently rediscovered silent films were produced by Paramount Pictures—the 1915 version having been found in Paris and the 1922 version in Belgium.  Each has now been restored through a collaboration between the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences\, the Royal Film Archive of Belgium\, and the Library of Congress. “The survival of one of these films would have been unlikely; the survival of both is near-miraculous\,” says Benaquist\, retired Professor of Film Studies at Keene State College.  The films will be screened in two parts at the Colonial Theatre’s Showroom.  Beginning at 3pm\, attendees will view one of the silent films followed by a short documentary by Slate Roof Films on the history of The Old Homestead. Live music accompaniment will be provided by Jeff Rapsis\, silent film musicologist and musician.  Historians Larry Benaquist and Howard Mansfield will lead a discussion following the viewing. Ticket holders who are interested in coming back at 7 pm will have the opportunity to watch the second silent film (45 minutes). \nThis event is generously sponsored by New Hampshire Humanities\, Eppes-Jefferson Foundation\, NH Charitable Foundation\, Kingsbury Fund\, Madelaine Von Weber\, and the Steadmans. \n 
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/987501239/
LOCATION:Colonial Theatre Showroom\, 20 Commercial Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431
CATEGORIES:events,Film
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T220000
DTSTAMP:20260203T211328Z
CREATED:20260203T211314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T211328Z
UID:987501289-1770282000-1770328800@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, 9:00 am \nGentle Yoga with Gail Lester \nPutnam Exhibit Hall\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH \nFree Class. Please bring your own mat and props.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/gentle-yoga-13/
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:20260105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTSTAMP:20251211T164107Z
CREATED:20251024T190601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T164107Z
UID:987500874-1767571200-1769903999@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Closed for staff training and planning
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/closed-for-staff-training-and-planning-2/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTSTAMP:20251104T193201Z
CREATED:20251104T193128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T193201Z
UID:987500899-1767225600-1767311999@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Closed for New Year's Day
DESCRIPTION:Closed
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/closed-for-new-years-day/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251227
DTSTAMP:20251104T192946Z
CREATED:20251104T192945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T192946Z
UID:987500897-1766620800-1766793599@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Closed
DESCRIPTION:Closed Dec 25-26th
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/closed-7/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251224T120000
DTSTAMP:20251104T192452Z
CREATED:20251104T192451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T192452Z
UID:987500895-1766570400-1766577600@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Closing Early
DESCRIPTION:We will be open from 10-12 pm on Wednesday\, December 24. The Museum Store will be open for your last-minute gift needs. \n 
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/closing-early-2/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events
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