Washington NH Historical Society

09/05/2026

Good Morning Friends and Neighbors!

Wow! Today is the last day of our museum season?? If you've been meaning to pay us a visit and see all the wonderful items on exhibit celebrating the history of Washington, NH, today is your last opportunity for this year. Don't Miss Out!! Come by and see us! 🤯

Here is what's happening today:

❗Our fresh-air gift shop will NOT be at the Famers Market today. Please visit the Museum for a full selection of interesting gifts for the History Lovers in your family!

🏛️ The Museum & 1850 Yankee Barn
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: 100 Halfmoon Pond Road

The Museum features special exhibits on the Old Home Days of Washington’s past and also of the treasures found inside the 1980 Time Capsule that was opened on the 4th of July. One 9 year old boy put his Baseball Cards inside. Come check them out!

The Barn is loaded with awesome artifacts telling the story of Washington’s rural past. You and the kids will love the original horse-drawn town hearse, built-to-scale replicas of the historic landmark buildings from the Common originally designed for the Old Home Day Bicentennial float in the 1976, Gramma's Kitchen, the Blacksmith Shop, and don't miss the "Slaughter Wheel!" 😮

🎒 District #5 One-Room Schoolhouse (1849–1938)
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: 2570 East Washington Road

Your whole family will love the hands-on opportunities at our 177-year-old schoolhouse to experience what it was truly like to go to school in the Washington of the 19th and early 20th centuries. It is filled with many original items—including desks, books, maps, and the clock donated by students in the late 1880s (its steady ticking is the heartbeat of the building!). If you're good, School Marm Marian may let you practice writing with a "turkey quill" pen and ink! 😀

Come See What You've Been Missing!

08/29/2026

Museum & Barn at 100 Halfmoon Pond Rd open from 10-2 today.

District #5 Schoolhouse at 2570 East Washington Rd open from 1-3 today.

08/29/2026

Good Morning Friends and Neighbors!

It's another beautiful Saturday here in Washington--it's hard to believe that today and next Saturday are your last chances this year to visit our 3 buildings. Don't Miss Out!! 🤯

Here is what's happening today:

☀ Our fresh-air gift shop will be at the Famers Market on the Common from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM today. It's not to early to put away some ❄Holiday⛄gifts for the History Lovers in your amily!

🏛️ The Museum & 1850 Yankee Barn
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: 100 Halfmoon Pond Road

The Museum features special exhibits on the Old Home Days of Washington’s past and also of the treasures found inside the 1980 Time Capsule that was opened on the 4th of July. One 9 year old boy put his Baseball Cards inside. Come check them out!

The Barn is loaded with awesome artifacts telling the story of Washington’s rural past. You and the kids will love the original horse-drawn town hearse, built-to-scale replicas of the historic landmark buildings from the Common originally designed for the Old Home Day Bicentennial float in the 1976, Gramma's Kitchen, the Blacksmith Shop, and don't miss the "Slaughter Wheel!" 😮

🎒 District #5 One-Room Schoolhouse (1849–1938)
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: 2570 East Washington Road

Your whole family will love the hands-on opportunities at our 177-year-old schoolhouse to experience what it was truly like to go to school in the Washington of the 19th and early 20th centuries. It is filled with many original items—including desks, books, maps, and the clock donated by students in the late 1880s (its steady ticking is the heartbeat of the building!). If you're good, School Marm Marian may let you practice writing with a "turkey quill" pen and ink! 😀

Come See What You've Been Missing!

08/23/2026

Hello Friends and Neighbors!

Here's a final reminder about the special Open House being held from 1-4pm today at the 177-year-old District 5 Schoolhouse in East Washington.

Rain or Shine!

This is a fun, free, casual, family friendly event! Come anytime between 1 and 4. Look around the schoolhouse, chat with your friends and neighbors, and enjoy some light refreshments!

District #5 Schoolhouse
2570 East Washington Road
Washington, NH 03280

-Check out the newly renovated exterior, and ongoing window restoration work.
-Special activities for children to experience what learning was like in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
-See the fascinating things that were discovered during the renovation!
-Learn about the history of this school, as well as the other 9 schools that once taught the children of Washington.
-Enjoy light refreshments and say hello to your friends and neighbors who make up our WNHHS Volunteers!

More information: https://www.wnhhs.org/event-details/free-special-event-august-23-2026-come-celebrate-our-177-year-old-district-5-schoolhouse-renovation

We look forward to seeing you there!

Bill Mulcahy on behalf of the Officers and Board of the WNHHS

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.

08/22/2026

08/22/2026

Good Morning Friends and Neighbors!

Don't be put off by the clouds and cooler temps greeting us this summer Saturday--There's a warm, sunny welcome waiting for you and your family today at all three of our buildings, and at our fresh-air gift shop at the Famers Market on the Common!! ☀😊☀

Here is what's happening today:

🏛️ The Museum & 1850 Yankee Barn
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: 100 Halfmoon Pond Road

The Museum features special exhibits on the Old Home Days of Washington’s past and also of the treasures found inside the 1980 Time Capsule that was opened on the 4th of July. One 9 year old boy put his Baseball Cards inside. Come check them out!

The Barn is loaded with awesome artifacts telling the story of Washington’s rural past. You and the kids will love the original horse-drawn town hearse, built-to-scale replicas of the historic landmark buildings from the Common originally designed for the Old Home Day Bicentennial float in the 1976, Gramma's Kitchen, the Blacksmith Shop, and don't miss the "Slaughter Wheel!" 😮

🎒 District #5 One-Room Schoolhouse (1849–1938)
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: 2570 East Washington Road

Your whole family will love the hands-on opportunities at our 177-year-old schoolhouse to experience what it was truly like to go to school in the Washington of the 19th and early 20th centuries. It is filled with many original items—including desks, books, maps, and the clock donated by students in the late 1880s (its steady ticking is the heartbeat of the building!). If you're good, And School Marm Marian may let you practice writing with a "turkey quill" pen and ink! 😀

If You Can't Make it Today, Join Us At the Schoolhouse Tomorrow, Sunday August 23rd from 1-4pm, for a Special Open House Celebration of Our Recent Renovation!!!

Come See What You've Been Missing!

08/19/2026

Hello Friends and Neighbors!

Please join us this Sunday, August 23rd from 1-4pm, for an Open House celebrating the 177-year-old District 5 Schoolhouse in East Washington!

This is a fun, free, casual, family friendly event! Come anytime between 1 and 4. Look around the schoolhouse, chat with your friends and neighbors, and enjoy some light refreshments!

Rain or Shine!

District #5 Schoolhouse
2570 East Washington Road
Washington, NH 03280

Light Refreshments Available

-Check out the newly renovated exterior, and ongoing window restoration work.
-Special activities for children to experience what learning was like in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
-See the fascinating things that were discovered during the renovation!
-Learn about the history of this school, as well as the other 9 schools that once taught the children of Washington.
-Meet the craftspeople: Chris and Laura Troian of CJT Carpentry, who did the exterior carpentry/siding work, and Ed Whiting of EKW Painting and Texture, who did the exterior staining and is restoring the ancient windows.
-Enjoy light refreshments and say hello to your friends and neighbors who make up our WNHHS Volunteers!

More information: https://www.wnhhs.org/event-details/free-special-event-august-23-2026-come-celebrate-our-177-year-old-district-5-schoolhouse-renovation

We look forward to seeing you there!

Bill Mulcahy on behalf of the Officers and Board of the WNHHS

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.

08/15/2026

Good Morning Friends and Neighbors!

It's going to be a beautiful Saturday here in Washington! Sunny, Temps in the 70s-- a great day to for that visit you've been meaning to make to our three three buildings, or to visit our fresh-air gift shop at the Famers Market on the Common!! 😊

Here is what's happening today:

🏛️ The Museum & 1850 Yankee Barn
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: 100 Halfmoon Pond Road

The Museum features special exhibits on the Old Home Days of Washington’s past and also of the treasures found inside the 1980 Time Capsule that was opened on the 4th of July. One 9 year old boy put his Baseball Cards inside. Come check them out!

The Barn is loaded with awesome artifacts telling the story of Washington’s rural past. You and the kids will love the original horse-drawn town hearse, built-to-scale replicas of the historic landmark buildings from the Common originally designed for the Old Home Day Bicentennial float in the 1976, Gramma's Kitchen, the Blacksmith Shop, and don't miss the "Slaughter Wheel!" 😮

🎒 District #5 One-Room Schoolhouse (1849–1938)
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: 2570 East Washington Road

Your whole family will love the hands-on opportunities at our 177-year-old schoolhouse to experience what it was truely like to go to school in the Washington of the 19th and early 20th centuries. If you're good, And Teacher Mike may let you practice writing with a "turkey quill" pen and ink! 😀

The exterior of the building recently underwent a full exterior renovation and is filled with many original items—including desks, books, maps, and the clock donated by students in the late 1880s (its steady ticking is the heartbeat of the building!).

Come See What You've Been Missing!

08/10/2026

Free Event--Public Always Welcome!!

📢 Friendly Reminder about tonight's Historical Event. 📢

Join us Tonight at 6:00 PM at Camp Morgan Lodge (339 Millen Pond Road) for an evening of community, poetry, and local history!

Here is our schedule for the evening:

🍲 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Community Potluck Supper
Bring a dish to share if you’d like, but please come enjoy supper either way—everyone is welcome!

🗳️ 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Annual Meeting & Elections
Catch up on updates from our officers and committee heads, followed by the election of our 2026–2027 officers and board. (Member participation only but the public is invited to observe)

🌲 7:00 PM | Guest Presentation: "Walking in the Woods with Robert Frost"
We are thrilled to welcome poet and author Jeffery Zygmont! He will recite a selection of Frost’s iconic nature poems while sharing fascinating insights into the poet's life, the origins of his work, and his connection to New Hampshire’s natural beauty. Expect a lively discussion that will deepen your appreciation for Frost's poetry!

Check out the attached graphic for full details, or visit our website to learn more. https://www.wnhhs.org/event-details/wnhhs-august-annual-meeting-jeffrey-zygmont-walking-in-the-woods-with-robert-frost-seeing-nature-through

We can't wait to see you there!

Bill Mulcahy (on behalf of the Officers and Board of the WNHHS)

Society

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.

08/08/2026

Good Morning Friends and Neighbors!

The weather might be a little uncertain today, but a fun filled Summer Saturday visit by you and your family to any of our three fascenating museums is always a sure thing, no matter what it's doing outside! 😉

Here is what's happening today:

🏛️ The Museum & 1850 Yankee Barn
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: 100 Halfmoon Pond Road

The Museum is featuring special exhibits on the Old Home Days of Washington’s past and also of the treasures found inside the 1980 Time Capsule that was opened on the 4th of July. One 9 year old boy put his Baseball Cards inside. Come check them out!

Visit the Barn and see an amazing wealth of artifacts that tell the story of Washington’s rural past. You'll especially love the original town hearse, built-to-scale replicas of the historic landmark buildings from the Common originally designed for the Old Home Day Bicentennial float in the 1976, Gramma's Kitchen, the Blacksmith Shop, and don't miss the "Slaughter Wheel!" 😮

🎒 District #5 One-Room Schoolhouse (1849–1938)
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: 2570 East Washington Road

Your whole family will love the hands-on opportunities at our 177-year-old schoolhouse to experience what it was truely like to go to school in the Washington of the 19th and early 20th centuries. If you're good, School Marm Marian may let you practice writing with a "turkey quill" pen and ink! 😀

The exterior of the building recently underwent a full exterior renovation and is filled with many original items—including desks, books, maps, and the clock donated by students in the late 1880s (its steady ticking is the heartbeat of the building!).

Come See What You've Been Missing!