Lakes & Ponds More About Washington's 26 Lakes and Ponds* In 1934 the State Planning Board issued an inventory entitled “Area of Water Bodies in the State of New Hampshire.” Most of the following data on elevation and acreage of Washington Ponds are taken from this inventory. The answer to the question, "How many ponds does Washington Have?," depends on whether private ponds, mill ponds, and ponds partly to mostly outside the town are counted. In Let Me Show You New Hampshire, E.S. Bowles remarks that Washington has more ponds than any other New Hampshire town except Pittsburg which is six times as large (p. 95). The following list includes what were once mill ponds, and also all ponds partly or wholly within the town (the acreage given is the acreage within Washington). It excludes private manmade ponds, though some of them are larger than Barney Pond. The order is from the largest to the smallest, and the total acreage is 1478.71. *This content is from Appendix C of Portrait Of a Hill Town by Ronald and Grace Jager, Washington, NH, 1977. The Book is available in the Museum Gift Shop , or our online store. Scenic Lakes & Ponds Click on picture for more details. Washington Lakes & Ponds Click on the Pond/Lake Name to see more information from either NH Fish & Game Department Bathymetry Maps or Google Earth. * DHHS advises everyone to avoid eating all bass and pickerel from May Pond and Ashuelot Pond due to mercury levels. Read More About Our Lakes & Ponds The book Portrait of a Hill Town: A History of Washington, New Hampshire 1886 – 1976 has more information about our lakes and ponds. The book is available at the Museum Store, and online through the links below. "Portrait of a Hill Town" $18.00 Price View Details

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

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

Weather statistics for Washington, NH, that have been collected by town resident Tom Barton since 2008. Barton Weather Collection Tom Barton shares the story of his Collection of Weather Data I moved to Washington from the Manchester-Hooksett area in December of 2007 but was already intrigued by its weather after having spent many days during the prior two years up here camping and clearing the land for my house site and driveway. That December of 2007 broke a 135-year-old record for snowfall in Concord, NH. Here in Washington, we got at least 40 inches of snow that month. I had already heard a few times that winter is a little harsher and longer up here than down at lower elevations, and I had seen Phil Barker’s snowfall numbers on the town website, which I thought were pretty impressive! Being fascinated with weather, especially extreme events, since I was a kid, and now living in a place where the current weather played a large part in my day-to-day activities during the winter months, I decided to start keeping a daily log for future reference. I wanted to be able to look back and see how the current week, month or season compared to the same periods in prior years in terms of snowfall, rainfall (starting in 2017) and temperature. I also wanted to record things like first/last frost of the season, leaf out dates, earliest/latest measurable snowfall, mud season, and snow gone dates and to make a record of any unusual events. Plus, with all the talk of climate change, I wanted to see what the temperature and precipitation trends were locally, once I had at least 20 years of data. Tom’s methodology for measuring and recording weather data My location is on North Main St (Route 31), about 1.3 miles north of the Washington Store. The elevation at the house is about 1750’. For instruments, I use 4 outdoor temperature sensors, 3 of which are placed in different locations. Two of them are Accurite units, one is a ThermPro and one is a SensorPush. Three of the 4 units are placed about 3-4’ off the ground and in the shade. I have an Accurite 5-in-1 weather sensor that measures temperature, humidity, rainfall, barometric pressure, wind direction and wind speed. 3 of the 4 sensors have indoor displays and the SensorPush, which I just started using in 2022, is connected via Wi-Fi and internet to my computer and cell phone so that I can get the data whether I’m home or away. As a backup for rainfall (if the weather station collector is blocked with ice or debris), I have an old fashioned rain gauge. I measure snowfall with a yardstick in anywhere from 1 to 10 different locations in a large flat area (over 3000 sq ft) of my yard depending on the amount of drifting, and then average the results. Often times, with very dry snow, and if there is significant drifting, I’ll also measure down at the bottom of the hill in order to get an accurate measurement. Temperature readings are taken once a day at about 10 PM, and I then enter the high and low temperature and the precipitation for each day on my spreadsheet, along with a short summary of the day’s weather in a Notes column. At the end of each calendar month I transfer that month’s data to my monthly totals spreadsheet (which also compiles totals and averages) and then I write up my summary for that month, the results of which are posted monthly on the Washington, NH Facebook page, and updated on this webpage page on an annual basis. View a PDF of Monthly Summaries posted on Facebook since May 1, 2019. More of Tom's research and analysis is available at our Museum! In addition to the charts, tables, and other statistical data available on this page, further detail data and results from Tom's analysis are available in hardcopy by visiting the Washington Historical Society's Museum . Annual Temperature & SnowFall Charts Click on picture for more details. Daily Weather Log (Starting January 2008) Use the "Search" field for a custom inquiry. For example type 12/31/11 to call up the record for December 11, 2011, or type the word snow to return all Weather Details that mention snow. The results window displays just 30 listings at a time and may take a few seconds to load. To see more records, scroll d own using the white slider at the top right of the chart. Washington's Weather Highlights (Starting January 2008)

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. Sun, Aug 23 Free Special Event--August 23, 2026: Come Celebrate Our 177-year-old District #5 Schoolhouse Renovation!! / District #5 Schoolhouse More Info Aug 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM District #5 Schoolhouse, 2570 East Washington Road, Washington, NH 03280 Please join us Sunday, August 23rd from 1-4pm, for a Free special event celebrating the 177 year-old District #5 Schoolhouse in East Washington. Check out the newly renovated exterior, and interesting new exhibits on the inside! 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

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22289079-7884-4f27-8fd6-c2c52b31fc2a < Back 2025 Winter WHS Newsletter Topics in this issue: President's Message; Washington Historical Society Officers; Updated Edition of Sylvanus Thayer Biography by Bill Mulcahy; Museum Report by Gwen Gaskell; Sylvanus Thayer's Washington, NH Family by Bill Mulcahy; Schedule of 2025-2026 Zoom Meetings: November to April by Steve Yusko 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

d0322f73-9cb1-4ccd-85f7-b7100aa045c2 < Back 2005 Spring WHS Newsletter Topics in this issue: President's Message; Civil War Soldiers Buried in Washington, NH; Henry Crain in the Civil War, Civil War Enlistment Bonuses; The Civil War Monument; Civil War Excerpts from the Town History, Our Yankee Barn; The Museum; Schoolgirl's Tale; Tales from the Past; Pauperism; 744th Company Returns OPEN / PDF Previous Next

7bc1bb00-0cd8-40d0-b033-54709123c64c < Back 2018 Spring WHS Newsletter Topics in this issue: President's Message; Washington Historical Society Officers; A Close Call for Area Hunters; Washington, NH featured in New Hampshire Magazine; Work on Town Hall and Fire Station; Gwen Gaskell (portraying Clara May Hurd) Speaks in Hillsboro at Fuller Public Library; Note from the Treasurer, Elaine Crandall; Another Centenarian from Washington – Ernest E. Farnsworth; Items for Sale; Programs and Activities for the Washington Historical Society 2018; Membership Form OPEN / PDF Previous Next

d20b990f-0109-41c5-8448-d0a4dafc46b6 < Back 2011 Spring WHS Newsletter Topics in this issue: President's Message; Museum Report; Clara Hurd Diary Update; Richard Crane Memories; Washington Meetinghouse / Town Hall Documentary Update; WHS Programs for 2011; Items for Sale; Gustine Hurd Images; A Building for the Shedd Free Library; Membership Form OPEN / PDF Previous Next