Events
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Watch the 1-hour virtual screening of The Vote
FeaturedOnline ProgramOne hundred years ago, the 19th amendment was ratified, guaranteeing American women the right to vote. To celebrate this monumental achievement, the Historical Society of Cheshire County is collaborating with New Hampshire PBS to bring you American Experience's newest documentary, The Vote. Thursday, June 25th. 7pm. Watch the 1-hour virtual screening of The Vote, which encapsulates […]
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Trains from Hancock and Harrisville to Beyond with Alan Rumrill
FeaturedOnline ProgramJoin Alan Rumrill, Executive Director of the Historical Society of Cheshire County, for an enlightening talk on the train history of Hancock and Harrisville. Through the use of archival photographs and the historical record, Alan will discuss where these railroads went, when they ran, and how they were built. Join us for this virtual ride […]
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American Experience: The Vote
FeaturedOnline ProgramOne hundred years ago, the 19th amendment was ratified, guaranteeing American women the right to vote. To celebrate this monumental achievement, the Historical Society of Cheshire County is collaborating with New Hampshire PBS to bring you American Experience's newest documentary, The Vote. Thursday, June 25th. 7pm. Watch the 1-hour virtual screening of The Vote, which encapsulates […]
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Brewing in New Hampshire: An Informal History of Beer in the Granite State from Colonial Times to the Present
FeaturedOnline ProgramGlenn Knoblock explores the fascinating history of New Hampshire's beer and ale brewing industry from Colonial days, when it was home- and tavern-based, to today's modern breweries and brew pubs. Unusual and rare photos and advertisements document this changing industry and the state's earliest brewers, including the renowned Frank Jones. A number of lesser-known brewers […]
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Pizza Night at Orchard Hill to benefit Historical Society
FeaturedOrchard Hill Bread Works 121 Old Settlers Road, Alstead, NH, United StatesOrder an expertly crafted wood fired pizza and support the Historical Society of Cheshire County On Tuesday, August 4, Orchard Hill Breadworks will donate 10% of total sales at its benefit Pizza Night to the Historical Society of Cheshire County. Take a scenic drive to Alstead for curbside pickup of some of the best pizza […]
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Elm City Challenge
FeaturedModest Man Brewing 100 Main St, Keene, NHKeene YPN, Monadnock United Way, Keene Rotaract Club, and The Historical Society Cheshire County present Keene's greatest historical riddle scavenger hunt! About this Event Feeling cooped up with Covid? We've got just the cure for your boredom! Keene YPN, in collaboration with Monadnock United Way, Greater Keene Rotaract Club, and the Historical Society of Cheshire […]
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Granny D Memorial Walk
FeaturedGranny D Memorial Walk August 8, 2020 1-4pm Please join us for the Annual Granny D Memorial Walk on August 8, 2020 in Keene, NH. This year our theme is "100 Years of Women Walking for Democracy." We're celebrating not only our founders, Dublin, NH's Doris "Granny D" Haddock, we're also celebrating 100 years since […]
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Votes for Women: A History of Women’s Suffrage
FeaturedOnline ProgramVotes for Women: A History of Women’s Suffrage Wed. August 12th. 7pm. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89817137382 The campaign for women’s right to vote was a long one, from the 1848 Women’s Rights Convention in Senaca Falls, New York, to the ratification of the 19th amendment in 1920. Who were the key players in New Hampshire and […]
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Documentary The Vote
FeaturedOnline ProgramWednesday, August 26. One hundred years ago, the 19th amendment was ratified, guaranteeing American women the right to vote. To celebrate this monumental achievement, New Hampshire PBS and The Historical Society of Cheshire County are honored to invite you to a virtual screening of the newest documentary from AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, THE VOTE on Wednesday, August […]
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Quack or fact?
FeaturedOnline ProgramQuack or Fact? Wednesday, September 2, 2020 7pm Was there scientific basis behind "quacky" colonial cures? The history of medicine is filled with stories of strange tonics, outlandish remedies, and curious "cures." Toads, snails, mashed potatoes, mandrake, and bear grease were commonly prescribed. While some of these ingredients sound crazy, there's logic behind many of […]
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Sister Societies presentation by Beth Solerno
FeaturedOnline ProgramMany 19th century women got their first taste of political activism in small-town societies advocating temperance and other moral causes. Alongside national organizations with charismatic male leaders, these grassroots efforts by ordinary women helped to bring about social reform, change the meaning of political action and, in the process, redefine gender roles. Significantly, women moved […]
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Badass Women of Keene Walking Tour
FeaturedHistorical Society of Cheshire County 246 Main Street, Keene, NH, United StatesOne hundred years ago, many women around the country won the right to vote with the passage of the 19th amendment. The Badass Women of Keene walking tour delves into the history of that occasion from a local perspective. This history-on-the-streets experience highlights empowered women from the community and shares one city’s involvement with a national movement. […]