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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
YouTube
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 15 Nov
Stark Decency: New Hampshire's World War II German Prisoner of War Camp
Online Event
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Nov 15, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Online Event
Allen Koop reveals the history of the Camp in Stark, NH, where over 300 German prisoners were held during WW2 and its impact on our country and state. Although an RSVP is not required to attend, your response does allow us to send you an event reminder and any other important updates.