Celebrating Empowered Women in Cheshire County
Events
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Jennie Powers: The Woman Who Dares
FeaturedHistorical Society of CheshireJennie Powers: The Woman Who Dares Wednesday, January 22 6:30 pm Historical Society of Cheshire County Exhibit Hall. Jennie Powers was a Progressive Era woman who stood up against social vices in New Hampshire and Vermont in the early 20th century. She was a humane society agent in Keene, NH, from 1903-1936, and one of […]
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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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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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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. […]
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Badass Women of Keene Walking Tour
FeaturedOne 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. […]