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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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Book launch – Monadnock Originals

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

    Monadnock 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 […]

  • That leap of faith that carries us from the past into the present.

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

    That leap of faith that carries us from the past into the present. Lunch and learn with Keene State's Creative Non-fiction Class. Friday, April 11, noon-1 p.m. Historical Society of Cheshire County, 246 Main Street, Keene. Free and open to the public. Click here to register. On Friday, April 11, from noon to 1 pm, […]

  • Our Story Plein Air Day at Monadnock Berries, Troy NH

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    Monadnock Berries 555 West Hill Road, Troy, new hampshire

    Our Story Plein Air Day Monadnock Berries, Troy, NH July 12, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Join artists from the Historical Society’s Our Story exhibit for an outdoor painting event at Monadnock Berries in Troy, New Hampshire. This event is free and open to the public. For more information and directions to Monadnock Berries, call […]

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