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A pdf newsletter from the Washington Historical Society in Washington, NH Newsletter PDFs To stay informed of WHS activities and receive notifications of events and announcements, become a Member . The newsletter will be sent for free! To see newsletters grouped by year, go to Newsletter Simple Listing. 2025 Spring WHS Newsletter President's Message; Washington Historical Society Officers; Schoolhouse Sites Search 2 by Ellen Hofford... READ MORE 2024 Fall WHS Newsletter President's Message; Washington Historical Society Officers; Schoolhouse Sites Search by Ellen Hofford... READ MORE 2024 Spring WHS Newsletter President's Message; Washington Historical Society Officers; Louisa Phillis: Early Black Resident of Washington, NH by Bill Mulcahy... READ MORE 2023 Fall WHS Newsletter President's Message; Washington Historical Society Officers; Notes from Gwen Gaskell... READ MORE 2023 Spring WHS Newsletter President's Message; Washington Historical Society Officers; Museum Archivists Report... READ MORE 2022 Fall WHS Newsletter President's Message - Phil Barker; Washington Historical Society Officers; Special Nat Burwash Exhibit; ... READ MORE 2022 Spring WHS Newsletter President's Message; Washington Historical Society Officers; Special Nat Burwash Exhibit at the Museum this Summer... READ MORE 2021 Fall WHS Newsletter President's Message; Washington Historical Society Officers; The Story of Our Stage Curtain Restoration ... READ MORE Load More

Videos We hope that you enjoy watching these videos of special WNHHS projects, speaker presentations, and guest contributors! ​ Please consider supporting our ongoing work by becoming a Member or making a Donation . Your financial support allows us to maintain our buildings and grounds and to continue to provide interesting programming and participate in documenting our local history. All Posts Latest News Featured Project Search billmulcahy May 25 2 min 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... 199 views 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 billmulcahy Oct 21, 2022 1 min Vibrant Drone Video of Peak Fall 2022 Foliage of the Washington, NH Area Using a drone, Peter Sibley captured this beautiful video of the Fall foliage in and around the Washington, NH area at its peak on... 280 views 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 Washington Historical Society Sep 16, 2021 1 min Washington Stage Curtain Conservation Video Former WHS President Susan Fairchild tells the story of the July 2021 effort to conserve the historic O. L. Story stage curtain in the... 52 views 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 Washington Historical Society Aug 17, 2021 1 min 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... 111 views 2 likes. Post not marked as liked 2 Washington Historical Society May 6, 2021 1 min COVID-19, The Marks We Leave Behind Documenting personal experiences from the 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic What will future generations know of Washington's experiences during the... 46 views 1 like. Post not marked as liked 1 Washington Historical Society May 6, 2021 1 min The Mystery of the Boy Shot on Mill Hill Join the hunt for answers as Washington Historical Society's own Bill Mulcahy searches for the boy's identify and uncovers his powerfully... 780 views 4 likes. Post not marked as liked 4 Washington Historical Society May 6, 2021 2 min Folks Like You Contribute to the WNHHS Archives Every year people discover historic treasures that become a part of the WNHHS historical archive. We have been blessed over the years... 54 views 2 likes. Post not marked as liked 2

Mon, Aug 12 | Camp Morgan Lodge WHS Annual Meeting with Jim Pecora's Presentation: Sit Free or Die — in the Year 1800 Join us for a Pot Luck Supper & Annual Business Meeting followed by Jim Pecora's presentation "Sit Free or Die — in the Year 1800" An intertwining tale of five historical New England influencers alive in 1800. RSVP is not required, but allows us to send you an event reminder and any updates. Registration is Closed See other events Time & Location Aug 12, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Camp Morgan Lodge, 339 Millen Pond Road, Washington, NH 03280, USA About the Event This Event is Free and Open to the Public! Potluck Supper 5:30 — 6:30 Join us for a delicious Potluck Supper! Members Meeting 6:30 — 7:00pm. The WHS Annual Meeting will be held for the presentation of annual reports and the election of officers and board members for 2024-2025. Jim Pecora's Presentation: Sit Free or Die — in the Year 1800 7:00pm. An intertwining tale of five historical New England influencers alive in the year 1800. Woven into a fictional family for storytelling, each one made an indelible mark upon the fabric of our American culture and U.S. history. Including: General John Stark, originator of the NH State Motto "Live Free or Die "; Samuel Wilson, the real Uncle Sam; Lucy Mack Smith, the matriarch of the Mormon Church; Daniel Webster, America’s greatest orator; and Rufus Porter, holder of more than one hundred patents and founder of the periodical Scientific American. Author/lecturer Jim Pecora wears many hats at this stage of his life. He is a Mining Historian, Lapidarist, and Jeweler. Pecora is the Executive Director of the New England Mineral Museum (NEMM), a New Hampshire Non-Profit. On a personal note, Jim is an avid photographer whose portfolio specializes in the portrayal of “Light” in its infinite interplay with the eye. Pecora is often known as “the Rock Guy” to children of all ages; he lectures & teaches throughout New England on the history of hard rock mining, minerals, Native American history & Geology. Lastly, he enjoys expressing his artistic abilities in several mediums & especially with wood & stone. Jim has a storefront on Etsy: CrystalRockArts.etsy.com and a Facebook page: Pecora's Mica Mine Schoolhouse . Read More > Share This Event

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