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  • The Ghost Army Film Special Screening May 26th and 27th Only – Registration Required

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    In anticipation of the Historical Society of Cheshire County's feature summer exhibit, we invite you to view the 2013 documentary film, The Ghost Army, on May 26-27, 2021. Then meet the filmmaker Rick Beyer on Friday, May 28 at 6pm for an online Q/A about the film and the legacy of one of the army's […]

  • 18th Century Living History Event at the Wyman Tavern – Home Crafts

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    Wyman Tavern Museum 339 Main Street, Keene, NH, United States

    June 19, 2021 ~ Home Crafts 11 pm – 2 pm How did men and women from the Monadnock region dress during the the late 18th century? What colors were available for cloth? What’s it like to meet a real potter? Come to the Wyman Tavern and learn more about the craftspeople who made everyday […]

  • Closure notification 7/7/21 1-3 pm- Research library, Ghost Army Exhibit, Faulkner Room and Wright Reading Room

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    Historical Society of Cheshire County 246 Main Street, Keene, NH, United States

    To avoid any inconvenience we are notifying the public that the Research library, Ghost Army Exhibit, Faulkner Room and Wright Reading Room will be closed on July 7, 2021 from 1pm to 3pm. While students from Antioch College research local history to create new social studies units for our regional schools. Thank you for your […]

  • Badass Women of Keene Walking Tour

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    The Historical Society of Cheshire County in Keene, NH, is committed to collecting, preserving, researching, and sharing stories of some amazing women from the Monadnock region. The research conducted to create The Badass Women of Keene walking tour provides visitors with an opportunity to link local history to national events, compare the past with the […]

  • Walldogs Mural Walking Tours

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    Join us for a Magical History Walking Tour. Hear the stories behind many of those beautiful Wall Dogs murals in downtown Keene.  Learn some of the amazing but true stories of the people, places and businesses that have contributed to Keene’s rich history and character.  Space is limited to 8 people.  Advanced registration is required; a […]

  • 18th Century Living History Event at the Wyman Tavern – Metalsmithing

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    Wyman Tavern Museum 339 Main Street, Keene, NH, United States

    July 17, 2021 ~ Metalsmithing 10 am - 3 pm At the turn of the 19th century, specialized craftspeople like tinsmiths, blacksmiths, and pewterers played a vital role in the success of a community like Keene. Materials made of iron, pewter and tin were necessary for tools and equipment, home goods, hardware, transportation etc. Visit […]

  • Walldogs Mural Walking Tours

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    Join us for a Magical History Walking Tour. Hear the stories behind many of those beautiful Wall Dogs murals in downtown Keene.  Learn some of the amazing but true stories of the people, places and businesses that have contributed to Keene’s rich history and character.  Space is limited to 8 people.  Advanced registration is required; a […]

  • Walldogs Mural Walking Tours

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    Join us for a Magical History Walking Tour. Hear the stories behind many of those beautiful Wall Dogs murals in downtown Keene.  Learn some of the amazing but true stories of the people, places and businesses that have contributed to Keene’s rich history and character.  Space is limited to 8 people.  Advanced registration is required; a […]

  • All is Fair in Art and War: Abbott Thayer Sets the Stage

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    All is Fair in Art and War: Abbott Thayer Sets the Stage Wednesday, July 28, 6:00 pm Via Zoom - click here to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uckjnLVJTnKj_hQeRdbzdw The life and work of Abbott Thayer (1849-1921)—Cheshire County resident, natural historian, and a leading American artist in his day—act as prologue to the ideas underpinning the successes of the […]

  • Wyman Tavern Brew Fest

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    Wyman Tavern Museum 339 Main Street, Keene, NH, United States

    Over the past six years, the Wyman Tavern Brew Fest has become one of the signature fundraising events for the Historical Society of Cheshire County, and it has been a highlight of Downtown Keene’s summer season. This summer the Brew Fest will is back at the Wyman Tavern Museum. Save the date Saturday, August 7, 2021. Tickets […]

  • Walldogs Mural Walking Tours

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    Join us for a Magical History Walking Tour. Hear the stories behind many of those beautiful Wall Dogs murals in downtown Keene.  Learn some of the amazing but true stories of the people, places and businesses that have contributed to Keene’s rich history and character.  Space is limited to 8 people.  Advanced registration is required; a […]

  • Mountain as Muse: The Artists Who Painted Mount Monadnock

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    Mountain as Muse: The Artists Who Painted Mount Monadnock August 11 at 5:30 pm Via Zoom - You may register for “Mountain as Muse” by visiting the Harris Center website (harriscenter.org) On August 11, 2021, Historical Society executive director Alan Rumrill will present a PowerPoint program entitled “Mountain as Muse: The Artists who Painted Mount […]

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