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Welcome
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, we undertake activities to foster and promote public
knowledge of local, state, and national history.
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.
Mon, Nov 09Nov 09, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMOnline Zoom EventJoin us for our last Zoom meeting of the year when SNHU Professor of Philosophy Kiki Berk will share her very topical presentation: The Ethics of AI. This program explores some of the most urgent moral challenges that Artificial Intelligence presents to society today. Click RSVP for a Reminder.
Mon, Jan 11Jan 11, 2027, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMOnline Zoom EventJoin us as Colby-Sawyer College Professor Emeritus Patrick Anderson focuses on five American artists from the 20th century who painted small town and rural life, including Charles Burchfield, John Steuart Curry, Grant Wood, Thomas Hart Benton and Edward Hopper. Click RSVP for a Reminder.
Mon, Feb 08Feb 08, 2027, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMOnline Zoom EventJoin us for our February Zoom meeting when performance artist Jackson Gillman brings Rudyard Kipling to life, providing an inside look at the writer's experience in New England and some of the controversy surrounding this complex man. Click RSVP for a Reminder.
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Mon, Apr 12Apr 12, 2027, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMOnline Zoom EventCanoes were central to the lives of Native Americans in New England. A few dozen ancient dugout canoes have been recovered from across northern NE. Join archaeologist Dr. Robert Goodby to discover what we’ve learned from them, including 8 from New Hampshire. Click RSVP for a Reminder.
Mon, May 10May 10, 2027, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMCamp Morgan Lodge, 339 Millen Pond Road, Washington, NH 03280, USAJoin us for a Potluck Supper, Member Meeting, and Dan Billin’s fascinating presentation “Last of the Granite State Rattlesnakes.” Dan presents vivid, little-known stories and images from our centuries-long war on our rattlesnakes and reviews current conservation efforts. Click RSVP for Reminder.
Mon, Jun 14Jun 14, 2027, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMCamp Morgan Lodge, 339 Millen Pond Road, Washington, NH 03280, USAJoin us for a Potluck Supper and Member Meeting, then Master Iconographer Marina Forbes will share a beautifully illustrated, interactive presentation featuring the history of Matryoshka nested doll making in Russia. Click RSVP for Reminder.
Featured Videos
District #5 Schoolhouse Renovation Fundraising Progress
The Dollar-for-Dollar Match Opportunity Offered in May 2026 Has Now Ended. About the District # 5 Schoolhouse Step inside the District #5 Schoolhouse in East Washington, and you are instantly transported back to the 19th century—where children once practiced their lessons with quill pens and ink, and the daily rhythm of rural education unfolded within a single room. Now, the Washington NH Historical Society (WNHHS) is working to ensure
NH Chronicle Video Segments Featuring Washington, NH
Many interesting stories about Washington, New Hampshire have been featured over the years on local ABC affiliate WMUR-9's nightly magazine show, New Hampshire Chronicle. Many of these segments are presented personally by longtime NH Chronicle host, writer, and filmmaker Fritz Wetherbee. You can access them from here. Fritz Wetherbee filming a segment about the Shedd Free Library for WMUR-9’s New Hampshire Chronicle Click Segment Title To Watch Video Exploring Washington, NH
Our History Is In the Barn!
John Porter, author and expert on historic barns, "reads" the Washington Historical Society's barn, noting its special features and the...
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