Washington NH Historical Society

11/05/2026

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Here is a friendly reminder to mark your calendars for our upcoming ZOOM meeting this Monday, November 9th, at 7:00 PM.

This presentation is generously funded by a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities "Humanities to Go" program.

Our guest speaker is SNHU Professor of Philosophy Kiki Berk, who will share her very topical presentation: The Ethics of AI. This program explores some of the most urgent moral challenges that Artificial Intelligence presents to society today. A full program description can be found on our website here:
https://www.wnhhs.org/event-details/wnhhs-november-zoom-meeting-kiki-berk-the-ethics-of-ai

Please use the link below to join the meeting a few minutes before 7:00 PM (est) on Monday, November 9th:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84789016591?pwd=5KYrl0RX9zIrl5PffaogfaDWXs8iRn.1

We look forward to seeing you there!

Take care,

Bill Mulcahy, for the Officers and Board of the WNHHS

10/11/2026

Free Event--Public Always Welcome!!

Final Reminder about the Washington Historical Society’s October meeting and guest speaker presentation...

Join us tomorrow, October 12th at 6:00 PM at Camp Morgan Lodge (339 Millen Pond Road) for an evening of community, food, and history!

Here is our schedule for the evening:

6:00 PM – 6:45 PM. Community Potluck Supper
Bring a dish to share if you’d like, but please come enjoy supper either way—everyone is welcome!

6:45 PM – 7:00 PM. WNHHS Updates
Catch up on Society news.

7:00 PM. Guest Speaker Erin Moulton presents: "The Mammoth Road: NH Folk Tales as an Avenue to Local History and Culture."

Folk tales are passed from one generation to another, embellished by time and teller: “Ethan Crawford was as tall as Mount Washington. He could carry at least seven men on his back!”

Erin will show us that when we look at folk tales, the people who compiled them and the location from which they spring, we can access history in a new and entertaining way. Was it tall tale or town history? Join us and find out!

Check out the full details on our website to learn more.
https://www.wnhhs.org/event-details/wnhhs-october-in-person-meeting-erin-moulton-the-mammoth-road-nh-folk-tales-as-an-avenue-to-local-history-culture

See you there!

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

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.

10/08/2026

Free Event--Public Always Welcome!!

Friendly Reminder about the Washington Historical Society’s October meeting and guest speaker presentation...

Join us Monday, October 12th at 6:00 PM at Camp Morgan Lodge (339 Millen Pond Road) for an evening of community, food, and history!

Here is our schedule for the evening:

6:00 PM – 6:45 PM. Community Potluck Supper
Bring a dish to share if you’d like, but please come enjoy supper either way—everyone is welcome!

6:45 PM – 7:00 PM. WNHHS Updates
Catch up on Society news.

7:00 PM. Guest Speaker Erin Moulton presents: "The Mammoth Road: NH Folk Tales as an Avenue to Local History and Culture."

Folk tales are passed from one generation to another, embellished by time and teller: “Ethan Crawford was as tall as Mount Washington. He could carry at least seven men on his back!”

Erin will show us that when we look at folk tales, the people who compiled them and the location from which they spring, we can access history in a new and entertaining way. Was it tall tale or town history? Join us and find out!

Check out the full details on our website to learn more.
https://www.wnhhs.org/event-details/wnhhs-october-in-person-meeting-erin-moulton-the-mammoth-road-nh-folk-tales-as-an-avenue-to-local-history-culture

See you there!

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

09/19/2026

SPECIAL OPENING!!
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: 2570 East Washington Road

The Historic District #5 Schoolhouse at 2570 East Washington Road will be open from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM today. If you are going to be in the area for the Artisan Craft Fair at the mill pond and have always wanted to checkout the schoolhouse, stop by and pay us a visit!!

Your whole family will love the hands-on learning opportunities at our 177-year-old local treasure. Experience what it was truly like to go to school in the Washington of the 19th and early 20th centuries. The building 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!

We're looking forward to seeing you there!

09/13/2026

Free Event--Public Always Welcome!!

Friendly Reminder about the Washington Historical Society’s September meeting and guest speaker presentation…

Join us tomorrow, Monday, September 14th at 6:00 PM at Camp Morgan Lodge (339 Millen Pond Road) for an evening of community, food, and history!

***Sponsored in part by New Hampshire Humanities "Humanities to Go" program and the Washington NH Historical Society***

Here is our schedule for the evening:

6:00 PM – 6:45 PM. Community Potluck Supper
Bring a dish to share if you’d like, but please come enjoy supper either way—everyone is welcome!

6:45 PM – 7:00 PM. WNHHS Updates
Catch up on Society news and updates

7:00 PM. Guest Speaker Alan R. Hoffman Presents: "Lafayette and the Farewell Tour: The Granite State Salutes the Nation's Guest."
In 1824-1825 the Marquis de Lafayette visited all 24 states as the last surviving major general of the Continental Army.

In this program, Alan R. Hoffman will examine how Lafayette’s story-book life, role in the American Revolution, friendship with George Washington, support of American interests, and his Farewell Tour shaped his remarkable reputation.

He will highlight Lafayette’s visits to cities and towns in New Hampshire to illustrate how the American people celebrated Lafayette and America during the Tour.

Check out the full details on our website to learn more.
https://www.wnhhs.org/event-details/wnhhs-september-in-person-meeting-alan-r-hoffman-lafayette-and-the-farewell-tour-the-granite-state-salutes

See you there!

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

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.

09/10/2026

Free Event--Public Always Welcome!!

Friendly Reminder about the Washington Historical Society’s September meeting and guest speaker presentation…

Join us Monday, September 14th at 6:00 PM at Camp Morgan Lodge (339 Millen Pond Road) for an evening of community, food, and history!

***Sponsored in part by New Hampshire Humanities "Humanities to Go" program and the Washington NH Historical Society***

Here is our schedule for the evening:

6:00 PM – 6:45 PM. Community Potluck Supper
Bring a dish to share if you’d like, but please come enjoy supper either way—everyone is welcome!

6:45 PM – 7:00 PM. WNHHS Updates
Catch up on Society news and updates

7:00 PM. Guest Speaker Alan R. Hoffman Presents: "Lafayette and the Farewell Tour: The Granite State Salutes the Nation's Guest."

In 1824-1825 the Marquis de Lafayette visited all 24 states as the last surviving major general of the Continental Army.

In this program, Alan R. Hoffman will examine how Lafayette’s story-book life, role in the American Revolution, friendship with George Washington, support of American interests, and his Farewell Tour shaped his remarkable reputation.

He will highlight Lafayette’s visits to cities and towns in New Hampshire to illustrate how the American people celebrated Lafayette and America during the Tour.

Check out the full details on our website to learn more.
https://www.wnhhs.org/event-details/wnhhs-september-in-person-meeting-alan-r-hoffman-lafayette-and-the-farewell-tour-the-granite-state-salutes

See you there!

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

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.

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.