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  • 2019 Film Series: Libraries on the Big Screen – The Public (2018)

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

    Thursday, December 12.  6:30-9pm.  Keene Public Library. Public  (2018) About to be ejected into the cold, a group of homeless men refuse to leave the Cincinnati Public Library and barricade themselves inside. While fictional, The Public is a sensitive and interesting examination of the functions of public spaces.

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 Not-So-Good Life of the Colonial Goodwife

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

    EVENT UPDATE:  Wed. May 19,2021.  7pm. Online program Register here : The Not-So-Good Life of the Colonial Goodwife Binge-watch Vikings, Game of Thrones, or Outlander, and you’ll see people being disemboweled, tortured, and decapitated – but you won’t see anything about menstruation, chamber pots, birth control, breastfeeding, or poopy babies.  Even though Google cars have been […]

  • 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 […]

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