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6bf58ba1-76ac-4dfc-afd5-7b9ce3a3891b < Back 2020 Fall WHS Newsletter Topics in this issue: President's Message by Bill Mulcahy: Washington Historical Society Officers; Ringing in Victory and Other Memories of WW II by Jim Crandall; Nathaniel C. Burwash – An Artist Living and Working in Washington During the Depression by Alan Jay Rom; Notes from the Museum by Gwen Gaskell; WNHHS Gift Shop on the Common; Photo of Susan Fairchild and Heidi Chabot; Renovation of the Town Pound; Items for Sale; Membership Form OPEN / PDF Previous Next

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

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

The Washington New Hampshire Historical Society (WNHHS), is a non-profit organization interested in the collection and preservation of material related to the history of Washington, NH. We manage several historic buildings and cemeteries, and provide events about local, state, and national history. 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. LEARN ABOUT WHS Museum Gift Shop Gifts & Memorabilia Cemetery Search Research Tool Newsletters Newsletter PDFs & Archives Collections Museum Collections 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, Jul 13 WNHHS July In Person Meeting — Mary Adams — "Red Coats & Rebels: New Hampshire and the American Revolution" / Camp Morgan Lodge More Info Jul 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Camp Morgan Lodge, 339 Millen Pond Road, Washington, NH 03280, USA Join us for a Pot Luck Supper, Member Meeting, and then the New Hampshire Historical Society's own Mary Adams will explain the many ways that New Hampshire is often overlooked in the narrative of the American Revolution. An RSVP is not required, but allows us to send you an event reminder. Share Mon, Aug 10 WNHHS August Annual Meeting — Jeffrey Zygmont — "Walking in the Woods with Robert Frost: Seeing Nature Through..." / Camp Morgan Lodge More Info Aug 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Camp Morgan Lodge, 339 Millen Pond Road, Washington, NH 03280, USA Join us for a Pot Luck Supper, Annual Business Meeting, and Election of Officers, and then Jeffrey Zygmont will present "Walking in the Woods with Robert Frost: Seeing Nature Through the Words of America's Most Loved Poet." An RSVP is not required, but allows us to send you an event reminder. Share Mon, Sep 14 WNHHS September In Person Meeting — Alan R. Hoffman — "Lafayette and the Farewell Tour: The Granite State Salutes..." / Camp Morgan Lodge More Info Sep 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Camp Morgan Lodge, 339 Millen Pond Road, Washington, NH 03280, USA Join us for a Pot Luck Supper, Member Meeting, and author Alan R. Hoffman's presentation "Lafayette and the Farewell Tour: The Granite State Salutes the Nation’s Guest." An RSVP is not required, but allows us to send you an event reminder. Share Mon, Oct 12 WNHHS October In Person Meeting — Erin Moulton — The Mammoth Road: NH Folk Tales as an Avenue to Local History & Culture / Camp Morgan Lodge More Info Oct 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Camp Morgan Lodge, 339 Millen Pond Road, Washington, NH 03280, USA Join us for a Pot Luck Supper, Member Meeting, and then Writer Erin Moulton will explain how understanding more about the people and locations from which folk tales spring helps us access history in new and interesting ways. An RSVP is not required, but allows us to send you an event reminder. Share SEE ALL EVENTS 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... SEE ALL PROJECTS

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

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

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

246e17d7-e35d-45de-8ed8-3858606f9181 < Back 2022 Spring WHS Newsletter Topics in this issue: President's Message by Susan Fairchild; Washington Historical Society Officers; Special Exhibit at the Museum this Summer Nathaniel Burwash by Bill Mulcahy; Upcoming Activities by Steve Yusko; Excerpt from Portrait of a Hill Town by Ron & Grace Jager on Volunteering; Membership News; In Honor of Gwen Gaskell retiring; Annual membership levels changing; Donations OPEN / PDF Previous Next

WNHHS maintains and operates three buildings seasonally. Each has displays and exhibits designed to show the history of people in Washington, NH. Our Main Museum and Barn Museum are both located at 100 Halfmoon Pond Road in Washington, NH. They are open Saturdays in July and August from 10-2 pm. The District #5 Schoolhouse is located at 2570 East Washington Road, Washington, NH, 03280, and is open on Saturdays in July and August from 1-3 pm. Museums About Our Museums The Washington NH Historical Society maintains and operates three buildings, all of which are staffed by volunteers. Our museums are open seasonally during the summer and feature displays and exhibits designed to show what life has been like for people living in Washington, New Hampshire throughout its history. Our Museum and Barn a re both located at 100 Halfmoon Pond Road in Washington, NH. The Museum and Barn are open on Saturdays, July until Labor Day from 10-2 pm. The District #5 Schoolhouse is located at 2570 East Washington Road, Washington, NH, 03280, and is open on Saturdays, July until Labor Day from 1-3 pm. Requests for special appointments at each location may be made by email . Main Museum Visitors will enjoy the displays of both the common items from everyday life as well as luxury items, which together illustrate and document over 250 years of Washington history. Researchers can utilize our extensive collection of local genealogical information and vital statistics data. LOCATION 100 Halfmoon Pond Road Washington, NH 03280 HOURS Open July until Labor Day Saturdays, 10 am – 2 pm (or by appointment) Barn Museum Subject of an award-winning restoration in the early 2000’s, our 19th century barn features historic farm machinery and implements, blacksmith’s shop, maple sugaring exhibit, old-fashioned kitchen display, and original horse drawn hearse. LOCATION 100 Halfmoon Pond Road Washington, NH 03280 HOURS Open July until Labor Day Saturdays, 10 am – 2 pm (or by appointment) District #5 Schoolhouse When built in 1849, this classic one room schoolhouse was cited as a “model school house” by the NH State Board of Education. The school retains its original desks and furnishing and essentially looks just as it did when it closed in 1938. SCHOOLHOUSE LOCATION 2570 East Washington Road Washington, NH 03280 HOURS Open July until Labor Day Saturdays, 1 pm – 3 pm (or by appointment)

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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.

f6364e33-851a-4724-9e5b-0960c4b07e84 < Back 2015 Fall WHS Newsletter Topics in this issue: Greetings from the Board of Directors of WHS; District #5 Schoolhouse; Washington Historical Society Officers; The Washington Afghan; Items for Sale; More on Local Wild Orchids; Our Square Grand Piano; Airplane Crashes in Pillsbury State Reservation; Membership Form OPEN / PDF Previous Next