Wyman Tavern
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FeaturedFamily Colonial Night
Bruder 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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FeaturedKids Craft at the Wyman Tavern- Sewing an Ornament or Pincushion
Bruder House 349 Main Street, Keene, NHAugust 8. Kids Crafts at the Wyman Tavern- Sewing an Ornament or Pincushion Bruder House, 349 Main Street, Keene. 10:30 am-12:00 pm. $5/participant. Make a decorative heart ornament or pincushion at this make-and-take craft event for children ages five and up. No sewing experience necessary! Children should be accompanied by an adult. Class is $5 […]
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FeaturedMeet 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.
Bruder 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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FeaturedColonial Myths Busted! Tour
Bruder House 349 Main Street, Keene, NHSeptember 14, 2019 Colonial Myths: Busted! Tour 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 […]
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Featured“New England Ghost Stories” with Greg Pratt
Wyman Tavern Museum 339 Main Street, Keene, NH, United StatesSurrounded by candlelight inside the historic Wyman Tavern Museum on October 18, professional storyteller Gregory Pratt will share scary stories related to New England towns. The first half hour of Pratt’s program, from 6:30 to 7:00 pm, will be family-friendly stories that are only a little bit spooky. From 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Pratt […]
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FeaturedAuction of Historic Proportions
Online ProgramIf 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 […]
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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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Featured18th Century Living History Event at the Wyman Tavern – Home Crafts
Wyman 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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Featured18th Century Living History Event at the Wyman Tavern – Metalsmithing
Wyman 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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FeaturedWyman Tavern Brew Fest
Wyman 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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Featured18th Century Living History Events at the Wyman Tavern – Militia Drilling
Wyman 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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FeaturedWyman Tavern Museum Open House
Wyman 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 […]