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The Washington Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Washington, NH. We collect and preserve items and provide events related to the history of Washington, New Hampshire. We operate three buildings: a museum, a barn, and a one-room schoolhouse and have a free online Cemetery Search tool for four regional cemeteries. About About Washington, New Hampshire Washington, New Hampshire, is the first town incorporated under the name of George Washington. This occurred on December 13, 1776, when General Washington was serving as the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army, and over 12 years prior to his inauguration as our first President on April 30, 1789. For more about the history of Washington, see the Town History page. About the Washington Historical Society We are an all-volunteer 501(c) (3) organization founded in 1982 and located in Washington, NH. For more on the history of our organization, see the WHS History page. Our Mission Our mission is to bring together people interested in the collection and preservation of all material related to the history of Washington and East Washington, New Hampshire, and to undertake activities to foster and promote public knowledge of this local history, as well as state and national history. Our Museums We maintain and operate three buildings, all of which are staffed by volunteers during the summer season. The buildings feature displays and exhibits designed to educate visitors about what life and work was like for people living in Washington across the years. GO TO MUSEUMS Board Members Our Board of Directors changes annually. This is a list of Officers and Board members of the Washington Historical Society for Fiscal Year August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026. Contact Us at: info@wnhhs.org Bill Mulcahy PRESIDENT Gwen Gaskell ARCHIVIST Steve Yusko VICE-PRESIDENT Ellen Hofford ASST. ARCHIVIST & BOARD MEMBER Elaine Crandall TREASURER Pat Martin BOARD MEMBER Marian Baker SECRETARY Kim Stumpf BOARD MEMBER Bill Mulcahy WEBMASTER Nondiscrimination Policy The Washington NH Historical Society does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its ativities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, the appointment to and termination from its Board of Directors, hiring and firing of staff or contractors, selection of volunteers, selection of vendors, and providing of services.

3fb0a605-11f6-4d97-b623-61177968abcb < Back 2008 Spring WHS Newsletter Topics in this issue: President's Message; The First 25 Years of the Washington Historical Society; Winters in New Hampshire; Winner of Barn Painting; In Memoriam – Myrtle (Crane) Merrill; Late Breaking News; Sylvanus Thayer; Hedgehogs and Livestock; A Long Ago Ice Fishing Derby; Husking Bee OPEN / PDF Previous Next

The Washington New Hampshire Historic Society holds records for four regional cemeteries: Old Center Cemetery, New Center Cemetery, East Washington Cemetery and the 7th Day Adventist Cemetery. Cemeteries Four Historic Washington Cemeteries In Washington, NH there are four important cemeteries and a few other historic burial sites that are privately owned. Fortunately, cemetery records for the four more established cemeteries have survived. These have been compiled into a database available through our Cemetery Search page. Other Archives and Cemetery Records As an additional resource, at our Museum we are fortunate to have a series of binders for each cemetery that contain lists of those interred (currently through 2005), photos of gravestones that exist, and interesting genealogical notes. Binders are available to onsite researchers. Contact us to learn more. Cemetery Overview To search records for all four locations, use Cemetery Search which allows you to search and sort content by applying different filters. Old Center Cemetery The first public cemetery in Washington was established in 1788 and is today known as the Old Center Cemetery. Prior to that, people were usually buried on their own land. While the location of some private family cemeteries is known, the identities of those who lay at rest in them is largely unknown. New Center Cemetery When the Old Center Cemetery reached capacity in the 1860’s, additional land was acquired on the opposite side of the road and the New Center Cemetery was established in 1870. With further additions of land, it is still in use today. East Washington Cemetery The exact origin date of the East Washington cemetery isn’t known, but it is believed to coincide with the establishment of the East Washington Baptist Church in 1800. This cemetery has also expanded over time, and continues to be used today. 7th Day Adventist Cemetery Washington, New Hampshire, is home to the first (in the world) 7th Day Adventist Church. A burial ground was established there for members of the faith and remains in use today.

3c040bad-bae9-4bcc-9b15-b31c797c17e8 < Back 2021 Spring WHS Newsletter Topics in this issue: President's Message by Bill Mulcahy; Washington Historical Society Officers; Alice May Hurd Maple Tree Struck by Lightening by Gwen Gaskell; Photo of Maple Tree by Bill Mulcahy: Interesting Tidbit from History (Library Book Covers) by Gwen Gaskell; A Mystery at the Farmers Market? (Donate to WHS) byGwen Gaskell; Special Announcement – New Merchandise for Sale (Totebags); The 1941 Fire – Marlow-Stoddard Forest Fire by Gwen Gaskell; Excerpts from the Clara May Hurd Diaries by Gwen Gaskell; Programs for the Washington Historical Society 2021 by Steve Yusko; The Old Center Schoolhouse Inscribed wedge by Bill Mulcahy; A Board of Directors Thanks to Bill Mulcahy and Phil Budne by Gwen Gaskell; Items for Sale; Membership Form OPEN / PDF Previous Next

f4d13c19-959d-413f-acae-0591bdc0322e < Back 2016 Winter WHS Newsletter Topics in this issue: President's Message; Washington Historical Society Officers; The 2016 Season; The W.H.S. 34 Years Young; Items for Sale; Washington's Town Farm; Membership Form OPEN / PDF Previous Next

2ce699a4-1678-4ab2-840b-62f7c28a3e37 < Back 2017 Winter WHS Newsletter Topics in this issue: President's Message; Washington Historical Society Officers; The Saga of One-Legged Capt. Samuel Jones; Thoughts from Gwen; In Memoriam (Vivian Hunter, Natalie Jurson, Marvin Jager, "Stubby" Graves, John Tweedy, Jane Wickens, Jeff Lawrence); Civil War Potholder Quilts; Items for Sale; Town Hall Foundation; Bandstand vs. Gazebo; A Brief History of Washington's Town Garages; Membership Form OPEN / PDF Previous Next

9525ff4c-be10-45b8-a409-7d81b69c5f69 < Back 2019 Fall WHS Newsletter Topics in this issue: President's Message by Bert Bodnar; A Year of Accomplishment and Change by Gwen Gaskell; Summer on the Town Common by Gwen Gaskell with photo of raised Center School and Annual Pie Sale; Little Boy Lost - The Search for the Identity of the "Boy Shot on Mill Hill" (Clifford C. Butler) by Bill Mulcahy; Items for Sale; Membership Form OPEN / PDF Previous Next

73ece32d-afeb-4e23-9d68-26ec61a58ff5 < Back 2001 Spring WHS Newsletter Topics in this issue: President's Message; Early Days of Sugarin'; Be Sure to Visit the Museum the Summer; In the Archives; Washington Lakes & Ponds Crossword Puzzle; Which One (Washington) is First? OPEN / PDF Previous Next

aaecb24e-1e52-46e8-aeef-29b39e761644 < Back 2003 Winter WHS Newsletter Topics in this issue: President's Message; Tavern Drinks; Bee Lining; Washington Word Search OPEN / PDF Previous Next

14175833-5435-4bc3-8113-4cbbea4cac0a < Back 2026 Summer WHS Newsletter Topics in this issue: President's Message by Bill Mulcahy; Washington Historical Society Officers; Calendar of In-Person Meetings for 2026 by Steve Yusko; This Summer at the Museum by Gwen Gaskell; Washington Old Home Days poster - July 3-5 2026; Old Home Day History (Excerpts from "Portrait of a Hill Town," pages 183-187; Memories of Old Home Day 1976 (Excerpt from "Forgotten County" by John Brighton OPEN / PDF Previous Next

2ed24817-6b55-410e-ab42-81c408a28ee2 < Back 2008 Fall WHS Newsletter Topics in this issue: President's Message; Public Corn Husking Bee; Summer at the Museum and Barn; Four Washington Centenarians: Amy (Roundy) Spaulding, Mary (Proctor) Brockway, Samuel Philbrick Bailey, and Carroll E. Farnsworth; Sawyer Print Presented to WHS by Warner Historical Society; Flagpole Repair at Old Districe #5 Schoolhouse; Yankee Ingenuity or Another Use for Corn; The First Wind Farm in New Hampshire; A Photo from Yesteryear (Lovell House Hotel) OPEN / PDF Previous Next

e87e2cb0-a67c-4dcd-ae27-697f86fe24ee < Back 2015 Spring WHS Newsletter Topics in this issue: President's Message; Washington Historical Society Survey; Surprise! – A Gift to the Washington Historical Society (Jeanette Hurd’s Diary and more); The Wild Orchids of Washington, NH; Washington Historical Society Programs for 2015; Items for Sale; The Wallace W. Dole Mausoleum; This Summer at the Museum; Washington Historical Society Officers; Membership Form OPEN / PDF Previous Next