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The Ghost Army Film Special Screening May 26th and 27th Only – Registration Required
FeaturedOnline ProgramIn 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 […]
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18th Century Living History Event at the Wyman Tavern – Home Crafts
FeaturedWyman Tavern Museum 339 Main Street, Keene, NH, United StatesJune 19, 2021 ~ Home Crafts 11 pm – 2 pm How did men and women from the Monadnock region dress during the the late 18th century? What colors were available for cloth? What’s it like to meet a real potter? Come to the Wyman Tavern and learn more about the craftspeople who made everyday […]
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18th Century Living History Event at the Wyman Tavern – Metalsmithing
FeaturedWyman Tavern Museum 339 Main Street, Keene, NH, United StatesJuly 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 […]
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Wyman Tavern Brew Fest
FeaturedWyman Tavern Museum 339 Main Street, Keene, NH, United StatesOver the past six years, the Wyman Tavern Brew Fest has become one of the signature fundraising events for the Historical Society of Cheshire County, and it has been a highlight of Downtown Keene’s summer season. This summer the Brew Fest will is back at the Wyman Tavern Museum. Save the date Saturday, August 7, 2021. Tickets […]
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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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18th Century Living History Events at the Wyman Tavern – Militia Drilling
FeaturedWyman Tavern Museum 339 Main Street, Keene, NH, United StatesAugust 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 […]
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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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Annual Used Book Sale Information and Tickets
FeaturedHistorical Society of Cheshire County 246 Main Street, Keene, NH, United States22nd Annual Used Book Sale Our annual book sale will be held May 6th - 13th We will be accepting books April 19th - 29th (no textbooks, older fiction, encyclopedias, or mass-market paperbacks) May 6 th – Entry fees for timed entry* Limited entry -12 people per time slot *Tickets go on sale April 15, 2022 […]
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Abenaki History in the Monadnock Region- Teacher Workshop
FeaturedHistorical Society of Cheshire County 246 Main Street, Keene, NH, United StatesAbenaki History in the Monadnock Region is a one-day teacher workshop, ideal for grade school and middle school educators who seek to expand their knowledge of Abenaki history and culture. Sessions are a mix of lectures and activities and focus on the region’s 13,000-year history including: archaeology and how Indigenous culture has evolved; interactions between […]
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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 […]
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Gentle Yoga Class
FeaturedHistorical Society of Cheshire County 246 Main Street, Keene, NH, United StatesDrop in on Thursday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00 am with your yoga mat. Join our staff and volunteers in some gentle yoga to start your day. The sessions are free and open to all levels. No registration is required.