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  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Used Book Sale – Exclusive preview entry

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

      The sale will feature an exclusive preview opportunity on Friday, April 23rd. Up to twelve people will be able to purchase $25 tickets for entry from 10 am to 11:30 am. An additional twelve people can purchase $15 tickets for entry from 11:30 am to 1 pm, and twelve people can purchase $5 tickets for […]

  • Used Book Sale – Free Entry

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

      The sale will feature an exclusive preview opportunity on Friday, April 23rd. Up to twelve people will be able to purchase $25 tickets for entry from 10 am to 11:30 am. An additional twelve people can purchase $15 tickets for entry from 11:30 am to 1 pm, and twelve people can purchase $5 tickets for […]

  • Used Book Sale – Fill a bag week

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

      The sale will feature an exclusive preview opportunity on Friday, April 23rd. Up to twelve people will be able to purchase $25 tickets for entry from 10 am to 11:30 am. An additional twelve people can purchase $15 tickets for entry from 11:30 am to 1 pm, and twelve people can purchase $5 tickets for […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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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