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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.

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.

  • WNHHS November Zoom Meeting – Kiki Berk – The Ethics of AI
    WNHHS November Zoom Meeting – Kiki Berk – The Ethics of AI
    Mon, Nov 09
    Online Zoom Event
    Nov 09, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Online Zoom Event
    Join us for our last Zoom meeting of the year when SNHU Professor of Philosophy Kiki Berk 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. Click RSVP for a Reminder.
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  • WNHHS January Zoom Meeting – Patrick Anderson – 20th Century Paintings of Small Town/Rural America
    WNHHS January Zoom Meeting – Patrick Anderson – 20th Century Paintings of Small Town/Rural America
    Mon, Jan 11
    Online Zoom Event
    Jan 11, 2027, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Online Zoom Event
    Join us as Colby-Sawyer College Professor Emeritus Patrick Anderson focuses on five American artists from the 20th century who painted small town and rural life, including Charles Burchfield, John Steuart Curry, Grant Wood, Thomas Hart Benton and Edward Hopper. Click RSVP for a Reminder.
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  • WNHHS February Zoom Meeting – Jackson Gillman – Kipling Revisited
    WNHHS February Zoom Meeting – Jackson Gillman – Kipling Revisited
    Mon, Feb 08
    Online Zoom Event
    Feb 08, 2027, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Online Zoom Event
    Join us for our February Zoom meeting when performance artist Jackson Gillman brings Rudyard Kipling to life, providing an inside look at the writer's experience in New England and some of the controversy surrounding this complex man. Click RSVP for a Reminder.
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  • WNHHS March Zoom Meeting – Laura Tilghman – Tales From The Spice Rack
    WNHHS March Zoom Meeting – Laura Tilghman – Tales From The Spice Rack
    Mon, Mar 08
    Online Zoom Event
    Mar 08, 2027, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Online Zoom Event
    With a focus on Vanilla and Cloves, Plymouth State College Associate Professor of Anthropology Laura Tilghman will help us appreciate the people and places behind the global products we buy and consume every day. Click RSVP for a Reminder.
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  • WNHHS April Zoom Meeting – Robert Goodby– Paddling Through Time: The Long History of Canoes in New England
    WNHHS April Zoom Meeting – Robert Goodby– Paddling Through Time: The Long History of Canoes in New England
    Mon, Apr 12
    Online Zoom Event
    Apr 12, 2027, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Online Zoom Event
    Canoes were central to the lives of Native Americans in New England. A few dozen ancient dugout canoes have been recovered from across northern NE. Join archaeologist Dr. Robert Goodby to discover what we’ve learned from them, including 8 from New Hampshire. Click RSVP for a Reminder.
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  • WNHHS May In-Person Meeting – Dan Billin – Last of the Granite State Rattlesnakes
    WNHHS May In-Person Meeting – Dan Billin – Last of the Granite State Rattlesnakes
    Mon, May 10
    Camp Morgan Lodge
    May 10, 2027, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Camp Morgan Lodge, 339 Millen Pond Road, Washington, NH 03280, USA
    Join us for a Potluck Supper, Member Meeting, and Dan Billin’s fascinating presentation “Last of the Granite State Rattlesnakes.” Dan presents vivid, little-known stories and images from our centuries-long war on our rattlesnakes and reviews current conservation efforts. Click RSVP for Reminder.
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Get in Touch!

We would love to hear from you!

Our facilities have seasonal hours, but we can be reached year round for questions and appointments at:

Email: info@wnhhs.org

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Join our active community of cultural enthusiasts and historians and learn more about our regional heritage! Volunteer your time or talent, become an active Member, or Donate to help us maintain our facilities and programs!

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