Alan Rumrill
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Along The River, Tales from Cheshire County’s Connecticut River Towns with Alan F. Rumrill
FeaturedWalpole Town Hall Walpole, New HampshireAlan Rumrill, director of The Historical Society of Cheshire County, will talk about three centuries of life along Connecticut River, beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, in the Walpole Town Hall. The Connecticut River comprises the entire western border of Cheshire County and has played a major role in the history of the region. […]
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Yankee Spy! Stoddard’s Jonathan Hale in the Civil War Presented by Alan Rumrill
FeaturedOnline ProgramYankee Spy! Stoddard's Jonathan Hale in the Civil War Presented by Alan Rumrill for the Chesterfield Historical Society, Chesterfield NH (public welcome to attend) Thurs. Nov. 5th 7pm via zoom Register Now click here Cheshire County native Jonathan Davis Hale left New Hampshire to seek his fortune in the mid-1800s. He gained wealth in his […]
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Railroads of Hancock and Harrisville
Featuredonline"Railroads of Hancock and Harrisville" with Alan F. Rumrill Jan 16, 2021 11:00 AM Free Event Join 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 […]
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Yankee Spy! Stoddard’s Jonathan Hale in the Civil War Presented by Alan Rumrill
FeaturedOnline ProgramYankee Spy! Stoddard’s Jonathan Hale in the Civil War Online event click here to register Cheshire County native Jonathan Davis Hale left New Hampshire to seek his fortune in the mid-1800s. He gained wealth in his adopted state of Tennessee, only to lose it all when the Civil War began because he supported the Union. […]
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The Spanish Flu Epidemic in Southwest NH, 1918-1920 presented by Alan F. Rumrill
Online ProgramAs the world, the United States, and Cheshire County deal with the coronavirus pandemic, it may be comforting to learn that our predecessors faced a surprising similar situation 100 years ago, and promptly saw life return to normal. How did the Spanish influenza epidemic of 1918 affect southwest New Hampshire and what comparisons can be […]
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Mountain as Muse: The Artists Who Painted Mount Monadnock
FeaturedOnline ProgramMountain 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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Railroad History Tour with Executive Director Alan Rumrill
FeaturedHow 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 […]
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Railroad History Tour with Executive Director Alan Rumrill
FeaturedHow 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 […]
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Book launch – Monadnock Originals
FeaturedHistorical Society of Cheshire County 246 Main Street, Keene, NH, United StatesMonadnock Originals: Colorful Characters from New Hampshire’s Quiet Corner by Alan F. Rumrill Book Launch Event Saturday, April 15, 2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 246 Main Street, Keene NH The Monadnock Region has been referred to as New Hampshire’s “forgotten corner.” It is a quiet region known for its historic New England villages and […]