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SUMMARY:Giving Tuesday
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SUMMARY:Closed for holiday
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LOCATION:NH
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SUMMARY:Closing Early
DESCRIPTION:We will be closing at 2 pm on Wednesday\, November 26\, 2025 \n 
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/closing-early/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
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SUMMARY:Red Cross Blood Drive
DESCRIPTION:Special Volunteer Opportunity: Red Cross Blood Drive \nWednesday\, November 26\, 2025 \n9:00 am to 1:30 pm \nPutnam Exhibit Hall\, Historical Society of Cheshire County \n246 Main Street\, Keene \n  \nOn Wednesday\, November 26\, the Historical Society will host a Red Cross Blood Drive in the Putnam Exhibit Hall from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm.  Make a little more room for your Thanksgiving Feast and donate blood to support the health needs of your neighbors in and around Cheshire County. Advanced registration to donate is strongly recommended.  To sign up to donate\, visit the Red Cross website: www.redcross.org. \n  \n 
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/red-cross-blood-drive-2/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Thursday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00 am with your yoga mat. Join our staff and volunteers in some gentle yoga to start your day. The sessions are free and open to all levels. No registration is required.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/gentle-yoga-14/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events
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SUMMARY:Museum Store Holiday Sale
DESCRIPTION:🎄 Holiday Sale at the Museum Store! \nNov 20 – Dec 24 | Shop Local History \nFind unique gifts: handmade items from local vendors\, cutting boards\, mittens\, journals\, books\, toys\, Douglas stuffed animals\, teas & more! \nSupport local artisans this season AND help support the Historical Society of Cheshire County’s mission! 🎁 \n📍 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH \nOnline sales use promo code (valid 11/20 – 12/24) : HOLIDAYSALE2025  \nWe are not able to guarantee holiday shipping after 12/10/2025
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/museum-store-holiday-sale-5/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
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SUMMARY:The American Revolution: Sneak Preview and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The American Revolution: Sneak Preview and Discussion\nGet ready for the world premiere of the Ken Burns documentary\, The American Revolution\, with this exclusive first look! \nRegistration required to attend event.  \nDon’t miss this chance to catch a sneak peek of the upcoming PBS documentary\, The American Revolution\, directed in part by Cheshire County’s own Ken Burns! This screening\, entitled “Voices & Visions\,” will include excerpts from all six episodes and will be followed by a brief group discussion. Episode One of the documentary series will premiere on NHPBS on Sunday\, November 16th\, with successive episodes airing over the rest of the week. \nSponsored by the Kingsbury Fund
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/987500881/
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:20251114T163000
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SUMMARY:Revolution\, Reaction\, & Reform in Cheshire County opening reception
DESCRIPTION:Revolution\, Reaction\, & Reform in Cheshire County will open with a reception \n Friday\, November 14\, 2025 from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm\nHistorical Society of Cheshire County’s Putnam Exhibit Hall at 246 Main Street in Keene.  \n The exhibit is sponsored by the Putnam Foundation and Douglas Toys.  \nMore information: \n Revolution\, Reaction\, Reform in Cheshire County November 14\, 2025 – February 21\, 2026 \nThroughout the history of Cheshire County\, examples of revolution\, reaction\, and reform abound. Revolutionary ideas have transformed how we live. Reaction to local and national events has spurred residents to speak out and take action. Reforms implemented to remedy injustice and inequality have improved the lives of those in our community. \nThe Historical Society of Cheshire County invites the public to visit its latest exhibit to contemplate how Cheshire County’s history has exemplified the ideas of revolution\, reaction\, and reform and what we can take from past events as lessons for our collective future.   \nThe Society’s exhibit is based on the 2026 National History Day theme\, Revolution\, Reaction\, Reform in History. National History Day\, an organization founded in 1974\, is a project-based learning program for students in grades 6-12 who conduct research\, build historical arguments\, and craft presentations to demonstrate their work.  \nDirector of Education Michelle Walker first proposed the exhibit as an opportunity to encourage more awareness of the national program in New Hampshire.  “As the former coordinator of Rhode Island’s National History Day program\, I have seen the benefits of engaging students in in-depth historical learning.  My hope is that Monadnock region educators\, interested in having students participate\, will collaborate with the Historical Society of Cheshire County to incorporate local history resources into future student projects.”   \nRevolution\, Reaction\, & Reform in Cheshire County provides the Historical Society with an opportunity to showcase more of its collections and local history stories.  Historical items from other local libraries\, historical societies\, and residents will be included as well.  Collectively\, the artifacts and archival documents displayed will range in topics from the 18th to 21st century\, including the history of local industries\, the American Revolution\, World War II\, and local reform and protest movements.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/revolution-reaction-reform-in-cheshire-county-opening-reception/
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:20251113T190000
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:American Railroad Silkroad Ensemble featuring Wu Man\n\nThursday\, November 13 @ 7:00 PM | The Colonial Theatre\, Main Street\, Keene NH\n\n\nClick here for TICKETS    $60 Prime/$50/$45\n\n\n\nExperience a compelling reimagining of Silkroad’s acclaimed American Railroad program—now with an intimate\, powerhouse ensemble of eight world-class musicians led by the internationally acclaimed pipa master\, Wu Man. This program presents a sonic tapestry of the past\, evoking the powerful and often-overlooked contributions of Indigenous and African Americans\, as well as Chinese\, Irish\, Japanese\, and other immigrant communities who laid the tracks that transformed a nation. \nThe program highlights thrilling collaborations of traditional percussion instruments from India\, Japan\, and Italy\, alongside the exquisite tonal interplay of Chinese pipa\, guitar\, string instruments\, and of course the unforgettable wild Chinese wind instrument suona and European accordion. With breathtaking musicianship and evocative melodies\, this Grammy Award-winning group challenges conventional narratives\, unveiling a deeply human perspective that redefines the American experience and transports audiences through a cultural and historical odyssey. \nCo-presented with The Colonial Theatre
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/987500869/
LOCATION:Colonial Theatre\, Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:events
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SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Thursday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00 am with your yoga mat. Join our staff and volunteers in some gentle yoga to start your day. The sessions are free and open to all levels. No registration is required.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/gentle-yoga-12/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T090000
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SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Thursday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00 am with your yoga mat. Join our staff and volunteers in some gentle yoga to start your day. The sessions are free and open to all levels. No registration is required.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/gentle-yoga-17/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T090000
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SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Thursday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00 am with your yoga mat. Join our staff and volunteers in some gentle yoga to start your day. The sessions are free and open to all levels. No registration is required.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/gentle-yoga-11/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T193000
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CREATED:20250925T194242Z
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SUMMARY:Cheshire Railroad History Talk
DESCRIPTION:Cheshire Railroad History Talk\, Wednesday\, October 29\, 6:30 –7:30 pm \nClick here to register to attend in person: Cheshire Railroad History Talk Tickets\, Wed\, Oct 29\, 2025 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite \nClick here to register to attend online: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__qB9Efh7SQ-agIRXtMtwuA \nTrains have rolled through portions of Cheshire County since 1847. The three main roads that were based in\nCheshire County were the Ashuelot\, Cheshire\, and Manchester & Keene Railroads. Several other peripheral\nroads touched corners of the county. An illustrated presentation by Senior Historian\, Alan Rumrill\, will help\nyou learn about the history of these railroads and their impact on the people\, businesses\, industries\, and\nlandscape of southwest New Hampshire.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/cheshire-railroad-history-talk/
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:20251023T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T100000
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SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Thursday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00 am with your yoga mat. Join our staff and volunteers in some gentle yoga to start your day. The sessions are free and open to all levels. No registration is required.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/gentle-yoga-10/
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:20251016T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T100000
DTSTAMP:20250925T194822Z
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SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Thursday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00 am with your yoga mat. Join our staff and volunteers in some gentle yoga to start your day. The sessions are free and open to all levels. No registration is required.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/gentle-yoga-9/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251016
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SUMMARY:Teaching Local History for Rev War 250 - Educator Workshop K-12
DESCRIPTION:Teacher Workshop: Teaching Local History for Rev War 250\, October 15\, 4:00-5:30 pm \nREGISTER HERE \nThe 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence is fast approaching in the Summer of 2026. Nation\nal\, state\, and local organizations are busy planning events to commemorate this milestone in American History.\nJoin us at the Historical Society of Cheshire County on October 15th from 4:00-5:30pm for a FREE Educator \nWorkshop K-12 on the role of Cheshire County in the American Revolution and how you can incorporate these\nthemes into your class curriculum. 1 1/2 hours of CEU credit and ready to use lesson plans will be provided.\nLight refreshments will be served. \nContact Michelle\, Director of Education\, for more information: mwalker@hsccnh.org
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/teaching-local-history-for-rev-war-250-educator-workshop-k-12/
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:20251010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T210000
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SUMMARY:Candlelight Open House at the Wyman Tavern Museum
DESCRIPTION:October 10\, 2025 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm \n339 Main Street Keene NH \nHark\, good People! Ye are most cordially invited to partake in an Evening of Merriment and Illumination at ye Wyman Tavern.\nCandlelight Open House at the Historic Wyman Tavern Museum \nExperience the ambiance of the 1770s by candlelight on Friday\, October 10\, 2025. Between 6 pm and 9 pm\, the Historical Society of Cheshire County’s Wyman Tavern Museum will be aglow with lanterns. Re-enactors will be on hand to play games of chance\, offer refreshments\, discuss news of the day (1770’s)\, preparations for winter\, and tavern life.  No tickets or reservations are required for this free family-friendly event. The Wyman Tavern Museum is located at 339 Main Street\, Keene. Parking is available in the first six spaces along Bruder Street as well as along Main Street. \nSponsored by the Kingsbury Fund. \nThe Historical Society of Cheshire County – a contemporary hub for people to make connections between history\, art\, culture\, and the environment. Visit our website for more information at www.hsccnh.org
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/candlelight-open-house-at-the-wyman-tavern-museum-2/
LOCATION:Wyman Tavern Museum\, 339 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T143000
DTSTAMP:20251008T193349Z
CREATED:20250402T182633Z
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SUMMARY:Patriotic Stroll - Guided tour
DESCRIPTION:Guided Tour – Patriotic Stroll\nClick here to get tickets\nSeven Keene men who supported the Lexington and Concord alarm and what followed will be discussed as we walk down lower Main Street where five of the seven lived.    Would you have dropped everything and left your family to walk to Cambridge to support the patriot cause?  The British Regulars were not threatening Keene! \nJoin HSCC interpreter Becky Barton as she tries to present both sides of the American Revolutionary war\, Patriot and Loyalist\, as experienced by a few Keene men. We’ll walk past the location of the old fort and hear details about a few of these men who lived here in 1775– Patriots Eliakim Nims\, Luke Metcalf and Dan Guild.  Learn about Ephraim Dorman and Thomas Baker\, Jr.\, good friends who supported the cause but stayed in Keene. \nOur last stop is at Wyman’s Tavern\, home to father and son patriots\, Isaac Wyman Sr. and Isaac Wyman Jr.   How did they and their patriot neighbors’ weather the war? \nHSCC interpreter and volunteer Becky Barton moved to the area in 2005 after earning her M.A. in Public History at SUNY Albany.  She has been researching and learning about Keene and specifically Isaac Wyman\, Sr. since she joined the society in 2013.  She is currently finishing up details of her book on Isaac Wyman and his family. \nTicketing Information\nPurchasing Tickets\n$10 per person \nMust be purchased online click here to get tickets  within 24 hours of your selected tour \nNo walk-up tickets available \nTour guides cannot accept payment \nTour Details\nLimited to 12 people per tour \nMeeting point: Historical Society’s ticketing office HSCC Headquarters \n246 Main Street\, Keene NH \nParking is free and located behind the building in the white spaces \nPlease bring your ticket (printed or on smartphone) to show the guide \nWear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Walk is on paved city sidewalks in downtown Keene NH. \nSponsored by the Kingsbury Fund. \nGroup Tours\nFor private or group tour inquiries\, please contact: Attn: Michelle Walker Director of Education Email: nmwalker@hsccnh.org
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/patriotic-stroll-guided-tour-3/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T220000
DTSTAMP:20250925T194719Z
CREATED:20250925T194718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T194719Z
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SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Thursday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00 am with your yoga mat. Join our staff and volunteers in some gentle yoga to start your day. The sessions are free and open to all levels. No registration is required.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/gentle-yoga-8/
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:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T120000
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SUMMARY:Walldogs Mural Tour - October 2025
DESCRIPTION:Art Lovers\, History Buffs\, and Adventure Seekers! \nDiscover the vibrant heart of Keene\, NH on our epic Walldogs Mural Walking Tour! \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. \n  \nClick Here For Ticket(s).
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/walldogs-mural-tour-october-2025/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:events,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T100000
DTSTAMP:20250925T194618Z
CREATED:20250925T194618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T194618Z
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SUMMARY:Gentle Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Thursday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00 am with your yoga mat. Join our staff and volunteers in some gentle yoga to start your day. The sessions are free and open to all levels. No registration is required.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/gentle-yoga-7/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T193000
DTSTAMP:20250926T190928Z
CREATED:20250925T185633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T190928Z
UID:987500737-1759341600-1759347000@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Pop-Up Exhibit: 80's vs. 90's
DESCRIPTION:WHEN: Wednesday\, October 1st\, 6:00-7:30 PM\nWHERE: Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main St\, Keene\, NH.\nBRING YOUR MOST BANGIN’ ARTIFACT! Whether it’s your vintage Walkman\, those fly Air Jordans\, your prized Pogs collection\, or that gnarly band t-shirt from 1992 – we want to see it! Share your radical relic with the community and have a chance to become part of our next exhibit. This is your chance to prove just how RAD the 80s were and how totally FLY the 90s truly were! \nRULES: Bring 1 item to display at the Pop Up Exhibit event on Oct. 1st. We’ll give you a blank exhibit label to complete. Share the story behind your artifact and listen to others’ stories. At the end of the evening\, the Historical Society will be selecting items to remain for a one month 1980s vs. 1990s exhibit. If selected\, you’ll be asked to complete a loan form. The exhibit will be on display until Oct. 31st. \nAS IF you’d miss this! See you there\, you beautiful 80s babies and 90s kids! \nP.S. – Bonus points if you show up in your most authentic retro fit!
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/pop-up-exhibit-80s-vs-90s/
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:20250930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T193000
DTSTAMP:20250918T161610Z
CREATED:20250904T201835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T161610Z
UID:987500627-1759255200-1759260600@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Voices of Pride: LGBTQ+ Writing and Storytelling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Led by experienced writing teacher and award-winning poet Ian Kaplan\, come share your voice in a supportive space for LGBTQ+ writers\, allies\, and storytellers of all experience levels. This workshop invites participants to explore identity\, community\, and personal journeys through writing and spoken word. Whether you’re crafting fiction\, poetry\, memoir\, or simply want to tell your story\, you’ll find inspiration\, guidance\, and connection here. All materials provided — just bring your voice and vision! \nIan Kaplan (he/they) is an experienced educator of literature\, writing\, and community building. He served as a Reading teacher at Keene Middle School for five years before working as a Cultural Center Coordinator at Keene State College. Now\, he works closely with organizations such as Keene Public Library\, the Historical Society of Cheshire County\, and Keene Pride to deliver community events\, education\, and programs to the Monadnock region. They also serve as a Program Educator within the Office of Equity and Inclusion at UMass Amherst\, teaching others how to build communities of accessibility\, care\, and belonging. \nThis event is co-led and sponsored by the Historical Society of Cheshire County as part of their Voices of Pride project\, which aims to capture and uplift LGBTQ+ history in the Monadnock region. For more information about this project\, please visit Voices of Pride: LGBTQ+ Writing and Storytelling Workshop – LibCal – Keene Public Library
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/voices-of-pride-lgbtq-writing-and-storytelling-workshop/
LOCATION:The Keene Public Library\, 30 Winter Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T113000
DTSTAMP:20250402T192844Z
CREATED:20250402T192817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T192844Z
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SUMMARY:Loyal subjects - Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Loyal Subjects – Guided tour\nClick here to get tickets\nDiscover the steadfast loyal subjects of England living on South Main Street\, Keene\, surrounding the Wyman Tavern.  Coming from different backgrounds were\, Dr. Josiah Pomeroy\, Major Josiah Willard and Abner Sanger.  Why might they have supported the King and not their neighbors?  What risks and rewards might they encounter? Meet at the tavern and come inside to the Tap Room to learn more about why these three men might have chosen not to fight against mother England.  None of them were tarred and feathered! \nJoin HSCC interpreter Becky Barton as she tries to present both sides of the American Revolutionary War\, Patriot and Loyalist\, as experienced by a few Keene men. HSCC interpreter and volunteer Becky Barton moved to the area in 2005 after earning her M.A. in Public History at SUNY Albany.  She has been researching and learning about Keene and specifically Isaac Wyman\, Sr. since she joined the society in 2013.  She is currently finishing up details of her book on Keene’s Isaac Wyman and his family. \nTicketing Information\nPurchasing Tickets\n$10 per person \nMust be purchased within 24 hours of your selected tour Click here to get tickets \nNo walk-up tickets available \nTour guides cannot accept payment \nTour Details\nLimited to 12 people per tour \nMeeting point: Historical Society’s ticketing office Bruder House \n349 Main Street\, Keene NH (corner of main and bruder streets) \nParking is free and located near the building in the designated spaces along the fence. \nPlease bring your ticket (printed or on smartphone) to show the guide \nWear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Walk is on paved city side walks in downtown Keene NH. \nGroup Tours\nFor private or group tour inquiries\, please contact: Attn: Jenna Carroll. Executive Director Email: Jcarroll@hsccnh.org
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/loyal-subjects-guided-tour-5/
LOCATION:Bruder House\, 349 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431-0803
CATEGORIES:events,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T183000
DTSTAMP:20250904T201645Z
CREATED:20250904T201644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T201645Z
UID:987500625-1758648600-1758652200@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Voices of Pride: LGBTQ+ Youth Collage\, Zine & Craftivism Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Led by Keene Pride Youth Volunteer Ian Kaplan and KPL Teen Librarian Eleanor Green\, join us for a creative and inclusive workshop where LGBTQ+ youth and youth allies come together to explore self-expression through zine-making. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just curious\, this is a space to share stories\, art\, and ideas that reflect queer identities\, experiences\, and activism. All materials provided—just bring your voice and vision! \nIan Kaplan (he/they) is an experienced educator of literature\, writing\, and community building. He served as a Reading teacher at Keene Middle School for five years before working as a Cultural Center Coordinator at Keene State College. Now\, he works closely with organizations such as Keene Public Library\, the Historical Society of Cheshire County\, and Keene Pride to deliver community events\, education\, and programs to the Monadnock region. They also serve as a Program Educator within the Office of Equity and Inclusion at UMass Amherst\, teaching others how to build communities of accessibility\, care\, and belonging. \nThis event is co-led and sponsored by the Historical Society of Cheshire County as part of their Voices of Pride project\, which aims to capture and uplift LGBTQ+ history in the Monadnock region. For more information about this project\, please visit Voices of Pride: LGBTQ+ Youth Collage\, Zine & Craftivism Workshop – LibCal – Keene Public Library
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/voices-of-pride-lgbtq-youth-collage-zine-craftivism-workshop/
LOCATION:The Keene Public Library\, 30 Winter Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T113000
DTSTAMP:20250715T201623Z
CREATED:20250715T201622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T201623Z
UID:987500339-1758362400-1758367800@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Railroad History Tour
DESCRIPTION:How did the coming of the railroad impact New England communities like Keene\, NH? Walk the Cheshire Rail trail through downtown Keene with Historical Society of Cheshire County executive director Alan Rumrill. Learn about the arrival of Keene’s first train in 1848. Visit the sites where many industrial firms found success along the tracks in the downtown area and learn about the rise and fall of the railroad in Keene. \nTicket Information: \nThe Railroad History Tour is $10 per ticket. Register online at click here .  \nTours take 1.5 – 2 hours. Wear comfortable shoes\, and dress for the weather. \n(Meeting spot – city parking lot adjacent to the rail trail on Water Street\, Keene NH)
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/railroad-history-tour-2/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:events,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T120000
DTSTAMP:20250227T191004Z
CREATED:20250227T191003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T191004Z
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SUMMARY:Walldogs Mural Tour - September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Art Lovers\, History Buffs\, and Adventure Seekers! \nDiscover the vibrant heart of Keene\, NH on our epic Walldogs Mural Walking Tour! \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. \n  \nClick Here For Ticket(s).
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/walldogs-mural-tour-september-2025/
LOCATION:NH
CATEGORIES:events,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T143000
DTSTAMP:20250402T183142Z
CREATED:20250402T182341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T183142Z
UID:987499803-1757077200-1757082600@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Patriotic Stroll - Guided tour
DESCRIPTION:Guided Tour – Patriotic Stroll\nClick here to get tickets\nSeven Keene men who supported the Lexington and Concord alarm and what followed will be discussed as we walk down lower Main Street where five of the seven lived.    Would you have dropped everything and left your family to walk to Cambridge to support the patriot cause?  The British Regulars were not threatening Keene! \nJoin HSCC interpreter Becky Barton as she tries to present both sides of the American Revolutionary war\, Patriot and Loyalist\, as experienced by a few Keene men. We’ll walk past the location of the old fort and hear details about a few of these men who lived here in 1775– Patriots Eliakim Nims\, Luke Metcalf and Dan Guild.  Learn about Ephraim Dorman and Thomas Baker\, Jr.\, good friends who supported the cause but stayed in Keene. \nOur last stop is at Wyman’s Tavern\, home to father and son patriots\, Isaac Wyman Sr. and Isaac Wyman Jr.   How did they and their patriot neighbors’ weather the war? \nHSCC interpreter and volunteer Becky Barton moved to the area in 2005 after earning her M.A. in Public History at SUNY Albany.  She has been researching and learning about Keene and specifically Isaac Wyman\, Sr. since she joined the society in 2013.  She is currently finishing up details of her book on Isaac Wyman and his family. \nTicketing Information\nPurchasing Tickets\n$10 per person \nMust be purchased online click here to get tickets  within 24 hours of your selected tour \nNo walk-up tickets available \nTour guides cannot accept payment \nTour Details\nLimited to 12 people per tour \nMeeting point: Historical Society’s ticketing office HSCC Headquarters \n246 Main Street\, Keene NH \nParking is free and located behind the building in the white spaces \nPlease bring your ticket (printed or on smartphone) to show the guide \nWear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Walk is on paved city side walks in downtown Keene NH. \nGroup Tours\nFor private or group tour inquiries\, please contact: Attn: Jenna Carroll\, Executive Director Email: Jcarroll@hsccnh.org
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/patriotic-stroll-guided-tour-2/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T193000
DTSTAMP:20250807T172959Z
CREATED:20250716T185537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T172959Z
UID:987500344-1756317600-1756323000@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Our Story: An Evening of Poetry and Song
DESCRIPTION:The Historical Society of Cheshire County Exhibit Hall \nAugust 27\, 2025 at 6:00pm | Free event! Get tickets …. click here \nPoet Rodger Martin and Singer-Songwriter Lenny Solomon will share their art as part of the Our Story: The Art of Community Connections in the Monadnock Region exhibit. Join these award winning artists for an evening of poetry recited by Martin interspersed with performances of Solomon’s songs. \nRodger Martin is the author of five books of poetry including The Sleeping Dogs of Lubec\, The Nemo Poems: A Martian Perspective\, The Battlefield Guide\, The Blue Moon Series\, and For All the Tea in Zhōngguó. He is Director of the Monadnock Pastoral Poets\, and recipient of the 2024 Stanley Kunitz Medal. In addition to his writing\, Martin teaches journalism and creative writing at Keene State College\, and advises The Equinox\, the college’s award-winning student news organization. Martin’s poems\, Late Afternoon Solstice at Aldworth Manor\, Harrisville\, N.H.\, and For Del Rossi’s Homemade Pasta\, are featured in the Our Story exhibit. \nSinger/songwriter/guitarist Lenny Solomon has hand-crafted his music for over forty years. Combining elements of folk\, country\, and blues. Solomon has released four albums of original material\, including Not Life Threatening\, Armando’s Pie\, Maybe Today\, and Under My Hat that combine elements of folk\, country\, and blues. Solomon has won a dozen songwriting awards. Solomon’s songs\, Ode to Robert Frost and Cold New Hampshire Morning in the Snow\, are featured in the Our Story exhibit. \nThank you to our event sponsors\, the Putnam Foundation\, Frazier & Son Furniture\, and the Fenton Family Dealerships.
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/our-story-an-evening-of-poetry-and-song/
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:20250814T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T143000
DTSTAMP:20250402T181740Z
CREATED:20250402T181739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T181740Z
UID:987499801-1755176400-1755181800@hsccnh.org
SUMMARY:Patriotic Stroll - guided tour
DESCRIPTION:Guided Tour – Patriotic Stroll\nClick here to get tickets\nSeven Keene men who supported the Lexington and Concord alarm and what followed will be discussed as we walk down lower Main Street where five of the seven lived.    Would you have dropped everything and left your family to walk to Cambridge to support the patriot cause?  The British Regulars were not threatening Keene! \nJoin HSCC interpreter Becky Barton as she tries to present both sides of the American Revolutionary war\, Patriot and Loyalist\, as experienced by a few Keene men. We’ll walk past the location of the old fort and hear details about a few of these men who lived here in 1775– Patriots Eliakim Nims\, Luke Metcalf and Dan Guild.  Learn about Ephraim Dorman and Thomas Baker\, Jr.\, good friends who supported the cause but stayed in Keene. \nOur last stop is at Wyman’s Tavern\, home to father and son patriots\, Isaac Wyman Sr. and Isaac Wyman Jr.   How did they and their patriot neighbors’ weather the war? \nHSCC interpreter and volunteer Becky Barton moved to the area in 2005 after earning her M.A. in Public History at SUNY Albany.  She has been researching and learning about Keene and specifically Isaac Wyman\, Sr. since she joined the society in 2013.  She is currently finishing up details of her book on Isaac Wyman and his family. \nTicketing Information\nPurchasing Tickets\n$10 per person \nMust be purchased online click here to get tickets  within 24 hours of your selected tour \nNo walk-up tickets available \nTour guides cannot accept payment \nTour Details\nLimited to 12 people per tour \nMeeting point: Historical Society’s ticketing office HSCC Headquarters \n246 Main Street\, Keene NH \nParking is free and located behind the building in the white spaces \nPlease bring your ticket (printed or on smartphone) to show the guide \nWear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Walk is on paved city side walks in downtown Keene NH. \nGroup Tours\nFor private or group tour inquiries\, please contact: Attn: Jenna Carroll\, Executive Director Email: Jcarroll@hsccnh.org
URL:https://hsccnh.org/event/patriotic-stroll-guided-tour/
LOCATION:Historical Society of Cheshire County\, 246 Main Street\, Keene\, NH\, 03431\, United States
CATEGORIES:events,Walking Tour
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