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  • Candlelight Open House at the Wyman Tavern Museum

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

    Friday, October 4, 2019.  6:30 pm-8:30pm.  Wyman Tavern & Horatio Colony House Museum, Main St. Annual Candlelight Open House on Main Street Journey back into the 18th and 19th centuries on Friday, October 4th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Two of Keene’s historic Main Street homes, the Wyman Tavern and Horatio Colony House Museum, will […]

  • “Grave Robbing in New England” with Alan Rumrill

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    Stoddard Town Hall Stoddard, NH

    Stoddard Town Hall on October 18 at 7 pm, Alan Rumrill will discuss the 19th century history of grave robbing in New England.” Rumrill will provide explanations about why it was common at the time for paid grave robbers to visit cemeteries in the dark of night to dig up recently buried bodies. Rumrill’s talk […]

  • 2019 Film Series: Libraries on the Big Screen – Desk Set (1957)

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    The Keene Public Library 30 Winter Street, Keene, NH, United States

    Thursday, November 14.  6:30-9pm.  Keene Public Library.  Desk Set (1957) The library/research staff at a large television network have their jobs threatened when the network hires someone to install his invention, EMERAC ("Electromagnetic Memory and Research Arithmetical Calculator") to automate the research operation.

  • Along The River, Tales from Cheshire County’s Connecticut River Towns with Alan F. Rumrill

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    Walpole Town Hall Walpole, New Hampshire

    Alan 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. […]

  • Trains from Hancock and Harrisville to Beyond with Alan Rumrill

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    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 railroads went, when they ran, and how they were built. Join us for this virtual ride […]

  • American Experience: The Vote

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    One 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 […]

  • Brewing in New Hampshire: An Informal History of Beer in the Granite State from Colonial Times to the Present

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    Glenn 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 […]

  • Badass Women of Keene Walking Tour

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    Historical Society of Cheshire County 246 Main Street, Keene, NH, United States

    One 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. […]

  • Auction of Historic Proportions

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    If you are looking for a fun way to support the programs of the Historical Society of Cheshire County, the Auction of Historic Proportions is your ticket. Over 100 items are available to bid on.  Bidding starts on the auction website September 1 and continues on through the live auction on September 25, 2020 at […]

  • Badass Women of Keene Walking Tour

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    One 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. […]

  • Used Book Sale – exclusive entry opportunity (advanced ticket purchase required for entry)

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    Historical Society of Cheshire County 246 Main Street, Keene, NH, United States

    Historical Society of Cheshire County Reopens to the Public for Used Book Sale             Book lovers will be glad to know that the 20th annual used book sale at the Historical Society of Cheshire County is a go. Although the book sale was delayed for about six months due to the pandemic, the Society has managed […]

  • 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 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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