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The Washington New Hampshire Historical Society (WNHHS), is a non-profit organization that brings together people interested in the collection and preservation of material related to the history of Washington & East Washington, NH. In addition to managing several historic buildings and cemeteries, we undertake activities to foster and promote public knowledge of local, state, and national history.

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Upcoming Events

Although an RSVP is not required to attend, your response does allow us to send you an event reminder and any other important updates.

Sat 19 Mar
YouTube Recording of "Civil War Soldier's Quilts"
YouTube
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Mar 19, 2022, 8:00 AM – Dec 31, 2022, 11:59 PM
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This is an on demand link to a YouTube recording of Quilt Historian Pamela Weeks' March 14, 2022 presentation on the US Sanitary Commission and 14 quilts made for soldiers during the Civil War. YOU DO NOT NEED TO USE THE RSVP BUTTON TO WATCH THIS VIDEO
Tue 10 May
YouTube Recording of "Bearing Witness and the Endurance of Voice"
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May 10, 8:50 PM EDT – May 24, 11:59 PM EDT
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This is an on demand link to a YouTube recording of Shanta Lee Gander's May 9, 2022 presentation on Lucy Terry Prince’s importance as the first African-American poet who fought for her rights within the landscape of early Vermont. Use of RSVP button not needed.
Mon 13 Jun
Digging Into Native History in New Hampshire
Washington Town Hall or Via Zoom
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Jun 13, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Washington Town Hall or Via Zoom, 7 Halfmoon Pond Rd, Washington, NH 03280, USA
Anthropologist/Archaeologist Robert Goodby reveals archaeological evidence that shows their deep presence here, inches below the earth's surface. Although an RSVP is not required to attend, your response does allow us to send you an event reminder and any other important updates.