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  • Railroads of Hancock and Harrisville

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    "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 […]

  • The Rusts, The Slades and The Burroughs: what a small historic cemetery can teach us about the function and structure of early Anglo-American communities in New Hampshire

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    The Rusts, The Slades and The Burroughs: what a small historic cemetery can teach us about the function and structure of early Anglo-American communities in New Hampshire. Wednesday, February 17,2021 at 6:00pm Free online event Click here to register After the end of the French and Indian War (1763), Anglo-American towns all along the Connecticut […]

  • Panel Discussion: Recovering Black History in NH

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    Three NH historical organizations, in partnership with the NH Black Heritage Trail of Portsmouth, have embarked upon a research and documentation project to recover black history in their respective counties. Join the Historical Society of Cheshire County (Keene), the Monadnock Center for History and Culture (Peterborough), the Warner Historical Society, and the NH Black Heritage […]

  • Yankee Spy! Stoddard’s Jonathan Hale in the Civil War Presented by Alan Rumrill

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    Yankee 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. […]

  • The Spanish Flu Epidemic in Southwest NH, 1918-1920 presented by Alan F. Rumrill

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    As 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 […]

  • 18th Century Living History Event at the Wyman Tavern- Woodworking

    Wyman Tavern Museum 339 MainSt, Keene, NH, United States

    May 22, 2021 ~ Woodworking 12 pm – 3pm By the time Keene was becoming a permanent settlement in the mid-18th century, many different community members were working with wood to meet the daily needs of their households and the town. On May 22nd, three craftspeople will be at the Wyman Tavern to introduce the […]

  • 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 – 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Railroad History Tour with Executive Director Alan Rumrill

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    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 […]

  • 18th Century Living History Events at the Wyman Tavern – Militia Drilling

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

    August 28, 2021 ~ Militia Drilling 10 am – 4pm If you’ve ever watched the television program Turn, you know that Rogers’ Rangers was a company of soldiers from the Province of New Hampshire. Raised by Major Robert Rogers, this militia was attached to the British Army during the French & Indian War period of […]

  • Railroad History Tour with Executive Director Alan Rumrill

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    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 […]

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