Winchester Historical Society

Winchester Historical Society You might know us as the Sheridan House! Because volunteer availability may change, please check Facebook for any changes in hours.

It is the purpose of the Winchester Historical Society to engage in research relating to the Town of Winchester, New Hampshire, to gather and preserve historical and genealogical data and artifacts, to promote research pertaining to the town's history, by other individuals and organizations and to increase the awareness and interest of the public in the town's history. Visiting the Sheridan House:


The Sheridan House, once home to Hugh Sheridan, owner of the Ashuelot Manufacturing Company across the river, is run by volunteers to share artifacts relating to Winchester and Ashuelot. Admission is by donation, so we ask that you reschedule your visit if you are not feeling well. Unless otherwise directed for public safety, masking is by visitor discretion and volunteers will mask if requested. The Sheridan House was built in the 1870s and electrified in the 1900s. While there have been families living in and upgrading the house before the 2000s, there are still many upgrades needed to ensure all visitors will be able to access the entire museum. Please be aware that there is no air conditioning, so the second floor may be unpleasant in the heat of summer.

Happy Labor Day weekend, y'all!! Curators Jenn are at the Sheridan House for our last regular opening of the season. Don...
09/06/2026

Happy Labor Day weekend, y'all!! Curators Jenn are at the Sheridan House for our last regular opening of the season. Don't worry, we'll be continuing Facebook posts over the winter. Stay tuned!

Today is another Wrong Answers Only... What are these tools used for?

08/30/2026

Good morning, friends!! The Sheridan House is going to open today, though we will close early at 1:00. Curator Jenn is out of commission, but Curator Emeritus Jenn will be there to answer any questions! If you've visited recently with questions, we have pulled some information for you, which CE Jenn will have.

And no, you don't have to be a Jenn to volunteer with the Wi******er Historical Society! 😉

Good morning, Ashuelot!!Curator Jenn is here at the Sheridan House, and I was greeted this morning with a little treasur...
08/23/2026

Good morning, Ashuelot!!

Curator Jenn is here at the Sheridan House, and I was greeted this morning with a little treasure on the Lion's Club bench. I would love to hear more about this magnifying glass, and give proper thanks to the donor!

Curator Jenn getting started a little early, though opening at 11 as usual. Today's mystery: an old box of unlabeled por...
08/16/2026

Curator Jenn getting started a little early, though opening at 11 as usual. Today's mystery: an old box of unlabeled portraits! Any ideas on who this lady is with this handsome young man?

(No other markings on this picture, and the box is genuinely a mixture across 50-60 years...)

08/09/2026

Hey Chat. Curator Jenn here to report that the heat has drained all my rizz...to the point that I can't remember any other slang. The Sheridan House will not be open today, but we'll be back next week - cool, hydrated, and ready to do some history!

It's August, which means the hydrangeas are starting to bloom at the Sheridan House. Hugh Sheridan had these planted in ...
08/02/2026

It's August, which means the hydrangeas are starting to bloom at the Sheridan House. Hugh Sheridan had these planted in 1907, before knowing they were Curator Jenn's favorites!

And it is Sunday, so both Curators are here - at least until 1. The August heat is real!!

It's a beautiful Sunday, and Curators Jenn are here for tours at the Sheridan House. We are also joined by our new frien...
07/26/2026

It's a beautiful Sunday, and Curators Jenn are here for tours at the Sheridan House.

We are also joined by our new friend, modeling Albert Clark's Ashuelot Fife & Drum Corps jacket. I think our new music room mascot needs a name... What do you think?

It is a beautiful day, and you are a horrible...historian. Yes, I know that's not how it goes, but here's a game if you ...
07/19/2026

It is a beautiful day, and you are a horrible...historian.

Yes, I know that's not how it goes, but here's a game if you can't get down to the Sheridan House this beautiful Sunday. What is this implement used for? Wrong answers only!!

(And yes, Curator Jenn is ready to welcome y'all over for a tour!)

Curator Jenn here - I was checking out the Historical Society of Windham County (VT) for some personal research, and saw...
07/16/2026

Curator Jenn here - I was checking out the Historical Society of Windham County (VT) for some personal research, and saw this interesting event. Check it out if you can!

13,000 Years of Abenaki History - Thursday, June 18, 2026 | Historical Society of Windham County

Thursday, June 18 — 7PM 13,000 years of Abenaki History Williamsville Hall, Williamsville Travel through 13,000 years with Professor Goodby of Franklin

Mark your calendars, friends! Tickets go on sale August 1. (Reminder that this event is planned by the RED Committee and...
07/16/2026

Mark your calendars, friends! Tickets go on sale August 1. (Reminder that this event is planned by the RED Committee and supported by the Historical Society.)

It's that time of year!! We are so excited for another amazing dinner on the bridge.

Address

390 Back Ashuelot Road
Ashuelot, NH
03441

Telephone

(603) 239-7399

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