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

The Washington Historical Society has wonderful resources documenting the history of our town and its people: a Museum, Historical Barn, and one-room Schoolhouse; an online Cemetery Search research tool, Museum Collections, Newsletter archives with stories, and regional history; and books and other items available through our Gift Shop. Find brief introductions and links on this page. Resources We are proud to have available for research many wonderful resources documenting the history of our town and its people. Use the dropdown menu or the quick links on this page to click through to each of our resource pages. Explore Museums Visit our main museum, historic barn, or one room schoolhouse during the summer. Buy a gift at the museum gift shop. Or contact us to see archived materials or vital statistics records. TO MUSEUMS Collections The Museum has a number of collections that can be viewed by the general public. Visit the Museum during summer hours, or make an appointment for a special viewing. TO COLLECTIONS Cemeteries We hold records for the following regional cemeteries: Old Center Cemetery New Center Cemetery East Washington Cemetery 7th Day Adventist Cemetery TO CEMETERIES Cemetery Search Use our easy-to-use tool to search and sort records from our regional cemeteries for information about ancestors or other historical figures. Records can also be viewed at the Museum. SEARCH / SORT Newsletters You'll find both current and past newsletters on our site! They contain lots of information, historic data, and resources. Check out the archives, or become a member and get the newsletter sent to you! NEWSLETTERS Photo Gallery Browse the photo gallery to see photos and videos of our activities, museums, the cemeteries we hold records for, our Farmer's Market booth, and other local and online events. SEE GALLERY Barton Weather Collection Washington resident Tom Barton has been collecting local weather statistics since he moved to town in 2007. Check out Tom's amazing archive of Washington weather data! WEATHER Other Site Information & Resources For additional information, visit our Museum s or Gift Shop pages, check out our Events and featured Projects , read about our Town History and surrounding Lakes & Ponds, or Contact Us.

184161cb-5e94-4782-8ae8-0768a0791fce < Back 2013 Spring WHS Newsletter Topics in this issue: President's Message; Quite a Bit of Snow This Year!; A Sleighride One Day in the 1870's; Some Excerpts from Clara May Hurd’s Diary During the Blizzard of 1888; Washington’s First Snowplow; Washington Historical Society Programs for 2013; Items for Sale; Sugar Time Brings Spring; The Story of the Lovell House; (Washington, NH) Pas, Present, and Future; WHS Officers; Membership Form; An Old Penny OPEN / PDF Previous Next

Contact the Washington New Hampshire Historical Society by emailing info@wnhhs.org, or visit us seasonally at the Museum and Barn (100 Half-moon Pond Road) or the District #5 Schoolhouse (2570 East Washington Road) in Washington, NH. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 90, Washington, NH 03280-0090. Contact Although our Museums are open from July until Labor Day and we are most active in the summer months, we do monitor email year-round. Please contact us any time with research questions or appointment requests and we will do our best to accommodate you. Visit Us Our Museum, Barn and District #5 Schoolhouse are open seasonally or by appointment. MUSEUM & BARN Open July until Labor Day Saturdays, 10 – 2 pm 100 Halfmoon Pond Road Washington, NH DISTRICT #5 SCHOOLHOUSE Open July until Labor Day Saturdays, 1 – 3 pm 2570 East Washington Road Washington, NH Contact Us We are happy to answer your questions. Please contact us via email and someone will get back to you soon! EMAIL info@wnhhs.org MAILING ADDRESS P.O. Box 90 Washington, NH 03280-0090 Google Directions

There are three ways to support the Washington Historical Society! You can participate as a Volunteer, Donate to help with operating expenses, events, and programs, or join our Membership to participate in meetings, receive our newsletter and get email correspondence. Support There are three ways to support the Washington Historical Society! You can participate as a Volunteer , Donate to help us with operating expenses, events, and programs, or join our Membership to participate in meetings, receive our newsletter and get emails. Membership Join or Renew LEARN MORE Volunteer Give Time or Talent LEARN MORE Donate Sustain Programs LEARN MORE

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

9de955a5-c475-4519-86e1-23ecfa646977 < Back 2019 Spring WHS Newsletter Topics in this issue: President's Message by Bert Bodnar; Washington Historical Society Officers; This Summer at the Museum by Gwen Gaskell; Proposed Changes to the Constitution and By-Laws of the Washington Historical Society; Items for Sale; Programs for the Washington Historical Society 2019; Membership Form 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

bcf278a5-0f4c-4098-8676-943c2d7a421b < Back 2005 Fall WHS Newsletter Topics in this issue: President's Message; Progress at the Barn; Tales from the Past; Whatever Happened to Emma?; Washington Congregational Church 225th Anniversary; The Washington Church in the 1940's and Later; The Parsonage; OPEN / PDF Previous Next

dc085208-5c74-4783-9c16-d0fe05996a1a < Back 2020 Spring WHS Newsletter Topics in this issue: President's Message by Bert Bodnar; In Memoriam – Rachel Crane by Gwen Gaskell; What Has Been and is Happening at the Museum by Gwen Gaskell; Death of Steve Crain; Self Guided Tour of Washington Homes; Programs for Washington Historical Society 2020 by Bill Mulcahy and Susan Fairchild; Items for Sale; We Have a New Address for Our Website; Membership Form OPEN / PDF Previous Next

3fb5db6b-3aee-45b3-a1b7-c58a6eaa6f5b < Back 2023 Spring WHS Newsletter Topics in this issue: President's Message by Phil Barker; Washington Historical Society Officers; Museum Archivists Report; Memories by Phil Barker; Days Gone By by Vivian Clark; Washington Has Changed by Gwen Gaskell; Calendar of Upcoming Meetings; Membership Information. OPEN / PDF Previous Next

ce99a7a8-7f01-4652-8769-3242b6cbe616 < Back 2024 Fall WHS Newsletter Topics in this issue: President's Message; Washington Historical Society Officers; Schoolhouse Sites Search by Ellen Hofford; Message From the WHS Museum by Gwen Gaskell. OPEN / PDF Previous Next