Wyman Tavern Museum
Events
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“Girling of It”: Desire & Dating in 18th Century Keene~ Abner Sanger’s pursuit of Abigail Washburn & Hepzibah Crossfield
FeaturedBruder House 349 Main Street, Keene, NHJune 29. "Girling of It": Desire & Dating in 18th Century Keene~ Abner Sanger’s pursuit of Abigail Washburn & Hepzibah Crossfield. Bruder House, 349 Main Street, Keene. 2:30 pm. $5/person. Meet 18th Century Characters at the Wyman Tavern: In his diary, Abner Sanger documented his interactions with many other residents of Keene, but he gave […]
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Colonial Myths: Busted!
FeaturedBruder House 349 Main Street, Keene, NHJuly 13 and August 23. Colonial Myths: Busted! Bruder House, 349 Main Street, Keene. 2:30 pm. $5/person. A unique tour to discuss all of those falsehoods we learned on historic house museum tours in the past. Take a tour through the historic Wyman Tavern (1762) while debunking common myths that many of us have learned […]
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Family Colonial Night
FeaturedBruder House 349 Main Street, Keene, NHFamily Colonial Night, July 22, 2019 Join us on Monday, July 22, 2019 at 6:30-8:30 pm Meet real Colonial era reenactors Erich and Janice Steinhagen of Griswold, CT. Try 18th century pottery-making, butter making, spinning, weaving and carding wool. This is a free event with a suggested donation of $5 per family. Janice and Erich […]
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Outdoor Historic Cooking Demonstration – Bread
FeaturedBruder House 349 Main Street, Keene, NHOpen Hearth Cooking Demonstration: Breads will focus on using the bake oven to make breads and other dishes. Learn about foods available in the 18th century and cooking methods that were used. 10:30 am Historical Society of Cheshire County's Bruder House 349 Main Street | Keene NH Please RSVP Below
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Colonial Myths: Busted!
FeaturedBruder House 349 Main Street, Keene, NHAugust 23. Colonial Myths: Busted! Bruder House, 349 Main Street, Keene. 12:30 pm. $5/person. A unique tour to discuss all of those falsehoods we learned on historic house museum tours in the past. Take a tour through the historic Wyman Tavern (1762) while debunking common myths that many of us have learned about the 18th century. […]
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Meet 18th Century Characters Abner Sanger and Mary Stiles. Difference of Opinions: “The Divided States of America” Patriots and Loyalists in Cheshire County with Abner Sanger and Mary Stiles.
FeaturedBruder House 349 Main Street, Keene, NHMeet 18th Century Characters Abner Sanger and Mary Stiles. Difference of Opinions: "The Divided States of America" Patriots and Loyalists in Cheshire County with Abner Sanger and Mary Stiles. Meet Abner Sanger and Mary Stiles, adult siblings with opposing views on the American Revolution. Sanger works odd jobs for others in Keene and has little […]
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Candlelight Open House at the Wyman Tavern Museum
FeaturedWyman Tavern Museum 339 Main Street, Keene, NH, United StatesFriday, 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 […]
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18th Century Living History Event at the Wyman Tavern- Woodworking
Wyman Tavern Museum 339 MainSt, Keene, NH, United StatesMay 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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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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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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Wyman Tavern Museum Open House
FeaturedWyman Tavern Museum 339 Main Street, Keene, NH, United StatesWyman Tavern Museum Open House Saturday, July 5th, 2025 | 10 AM - 2 PM | Free Admission Step Back in Time at the Historic Wyman Tavern! Join the Historical Society of Cheshire County for a special Independence Day weekend celebration at the beautifully preserved Wyman Tavern Museum. What to Expect: Volunteer historian Becky Barton […]