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2ecc4e14-bc6e-4cb7-98b1-e1a9ad43a1d2 < Back 2021 Fall WHS Newsletter Topics in this issue: President's Message by Susan Fairchild; Washington Historical Society Officers; The Story of Our Stage Curtain Restoration by Chris Hadsel and Susan Fairchild; Postcard from Gettysburg: A Portal to Washington's Past by Bill Mulcahy; Captain Samuel Jones by Gwen Gaskell: Items for Sale; Membership Form OPEN / PDF Previous Next

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 staus, 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.

17355b33-e15f-4591-a880-8c27d75768b8 < Back 2017 Spring WHS Newsletter Topics in this issue: President's Message; Washington Historical Society Officers; Remembering Miss Margaret Hoyt; Making Calls; In Memoriam (Betty Talpey); 1963:Purchase of the Farnsworth Farm; Items for Sale; Programs for Washington Historical Society 2017; Museum News; Membership Form OPEN / PDF Previous Next

78a7da0b-9238-45fe-a409-14a289631af7 < Back 2009 Spring WHS Newsletter Topics in this issue: President's Message; Stores of Washington, NH; What is a Deltiologist; Summer at the Museum; Three Short Pieces from Richard Crane — Wally Chamberlin, Good to the Last Kernel; Are Bobcat's Coming Back?; The Farnsworth Family Album OPEN / PDF Previous Next

c8710caa-9bd5-404f-a43b-4a0bc7e346b9 < Back 2010 Fall WHS Newsletter Topics in this issue: President's Message; A Video Documentary Planned for the Washington Town Hall; The Sandelles; The Maples; Attending School in the Washington Town Hall; Items for Sale Featuring Favorite Landmarks of Washington, NH; The Diaries of Clara May Hurd are Fascinating; Acquisitions During the Summer; Next Summer; Profiles of the Barn Committee – Phil Barker; Memories of Richard Crane – Confession is Good for the Soul?; Memories of Richard Crane – Tickling Day; Membership Form 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.

d4869b26-6e14-477d-b10f-75352698c8b9 < Back 1998 Spring WHS Newsletter Topics in this issue: Museum Committee Report; Camp Morgan Reunion; Purling Beck Grange Celebration 100th Anniversary; Museum Building Update; Genealogy Resource Center; Did You Know? 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

ae4c8058-95e1-499d-9e98-3c26a26d21c0 < Back 2000 Fall WHS Newsletter Topics in this issue: President's Message; Museum Committee Report; District #5 Schoolhouse; Washington Stores OPEN / PDF Previous Next

c430a424-d197-44de-b04a-587434e5cc4a < Back 2013 Fall WHS Newsletter Topics in this issue: President's Message; Cider Makin'; Boys, Bicycles, and a Backhouse; A Recollection Shared by Jim Crandall; Capt. Samuel Jones Leg Buried in Washington; Archivist's Report; Item's for Sale; Confession Is Good for the Soul, Thomas Jefferson’s Experiment with Sugar Maples; WHS Officers; Membership Form OPEN / PDF Previous Next

Donations mean the world to the Washington New Hampshire Historic Society! Your donation helps with operating expenses, the ongoing maintenance of our buildings and museums, allows us to continue important historical documentation projects, and helps us offer free public arts and humanities events! Please donate and help us in our mission to preserve our cultural history. Donate Your donations support our programs and operational expenses. THANK YOU! Donate Now! As a 501(c) nonprofit organization, your donations mean the world to us. They allow us to meet general operating expenses; fund special programs; maintain our three historic buildings; and acquire, preserve and display additional items related to the history of Washington. To contribute, please click the button below. Donations typically range from $15 to $250+, but any amount is appreciated! Reminder! We qualify with many companies for matching grants, so check with your employer too! THANK YOU for your generosity!

6c3a78b4-f9fb-4f48-ba07-cfca6248e18f < Back 2009 Fall WHS Newsletter Topics in this issue: President's Message; Washington's First Snowmobile; The Max Israel Tract: The Success Story of Henniker's Max Israel, Letter to Max Israel from American Red Cross, The Land, Dexter Sweet Farm, Pastureland, Abandoned Farms, A Local Storm, Today, Ed in "Ed's Corner"; Twins in Washington; From the Museum; Montfort Retreat in Washington; Notice: 2010 Old Home Day Celebration; Geneology Corner; Another Centenarian – Rev. John Henry Sargent; Historical Society Barn Museum Report; James "Jim" Gaskell – All Around Helper; Items for Sale Featuring Favorite Landmarks of Washington, NH; Annual Membership Form OPEN / PDF Previous Next