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Old Fashioned Family Fun Day
RAIN or SHINE, the event is on! Join us for old-fashioned treats, games, and surprises at the Penacook Historical Society! Learn more
NH Gives Online Fundraising Event
Support the Penacook Historical Society during NH Gives 24-hour online fundraising event June 6-7, 2023. Learn more
Penacook Memorial Day Parade
We’re honored to be marching in the Penacook Memorial Day Parade. A Penacook Village Association event. Learn more
Community Garden Open House + Sign-up
Join the Penacook Historical Society Community Garden! Come to our Open House + Sign-Up event. May 6, 9:00 – 11:00 am. Learn more…
History Show & Tell -
Zoom in for History Show & Tell! Share an old object/memory - we’ll bring a few from the collection. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Learn more
Volunteer Fair at GoodLife
Learn about volunteering for the Penacook Historical Society! Event will be held at GoodLife, 254 North State, Concord. Learn more
Community, Yoga, Mindfulness & Music: A Fundraising Event
Join Sharing Yoga and PranaSTRONG yoga and wellness for a fundraising event to benefit the Penacook Historical Society. Mindful garden walk, yoga class on the lawn, mindful meditation, and live music, all on the grounds of the peaceful and historic heritage district. Chair yoga option available. Pre-registration is encouraged. Rain date: Sunday, August 28, 3pm - 6pm. Donations support the Penacook Historical Society’s mission of fostering appreciation for the history of the village and vicinity of Penacook, New Hampshire. Many thanks!
NH Gives fundraising event
We’re excited to be a part of the NH Gives 24-hour statewide online fundraising event! You can support our campaign by visiting nhgives.org and donating on June 7 - 8. #nhgives
Open Barn!
We’re partnering with the Abbot-Downing Historical Society (ADHS) to open the 1790 Rolfe Barn for a community event! Bring the family and explore this historical barn full of the ADHS’s 19th century vehicles – most of which were made right in Concord. From Concord coaches to wagons to sleighs and other unique vehicles, there’s something for everyone. The ADHS is even bringing a special red coach for up-close display in the yard.
The event is free and open to all. Donations are welcome to support future exciting community events. The Abbot-Downing vehicles cannot be out in the rain, so the event will be cancelled in advance in case of rain.
This project was made possible with support from New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities. Learn more at www.nhhumanities.org.
Last year, we partnered with the Abbot-Downing Historical Society of Concord, NH to bring a collection of Concord Coaches and other historical vehicles to the 1790 Rolfe Barn. The arrival of the caravan made headlines in The Concord Monitor and drew crowds of excited onlookers. Now is your chance to see those vehicles and more as we open the doors of the 1790 Rolfe Barn for a community-wide event.
Free and open to all. Donations are welcome to support the nonprofit Penacook Historical Society in New Hampshire and Abbot-Downing Historical Society of Concord, NH.
This event was made possible with support from our community and from New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities. Learn more at www.nhhumanities.org.
Penacook Bicentennial Quilt: History in Stitches
In October 1976, the Penacook Women's Club held a tea to celebrate the unveiling of their latest project, the Penacook Bicentennial quilt, which depicts thirty scenes of Penacook life. Join us on Zoom at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, April 14th as Historical Society president (and avid quilter) Lianne Keary discusses the quilt (on display at the Penacook Historical Society) and the remarkable women who made it.
This is a virtual event on Zoom. Advance registration required. Register today to receive your Zoom link. Go to https://bit.ly/3r5mlg0.
Penacook History Show & Tell
Do you have a Penacook artifact to share? A good old story to tell? Join us online for another fun evening of laughter and learning.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://tinyurl.com/4e2svv2d
FREE – Donations welcome.
This is a virtual event on Zoom. Advance registration is required. We will open the event about 15 minutes early to iron out any tech questions and socialize. This is our second community Zoom event.
Pop-Up Gift Shop & Quilt Viewing
Come check out our Gift Shop - and view the famous Penacook Bicentennial Quilt created by the Penacook Women's Club in 1976. Choose from Penacook hats in new colors, t-shirts, puzzles, books, dvds, maps, and more.
NOTE: Masks worn over nose and mouth, and social distancing, are required to keep everyone safe. Sales by cash, check, or PayPal to penacookhistory@gmail.com.
Become a member today! Email us at penacookhistory@gmail.com to join.
Penacook Trivia Night
Have a question about Penacook history? Think you can stump us with your knowledge of Penacook's past? 🙂 Join us for an evening of fun and laughter as we share stories of our past. Local historians Ruth Speed and Mike Rounds are our panel of experts. Prizes for any questions we can’t answer!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: https://tinyurl.com/PenacookTriviaFeb10
FREE – Donations welcome.
This is a virtual event on Zoom. Advanced registration is required. We will open the event about 15 minutes early to iron out any tech questions and socialize. This is our first public Zoom event and we're juggling the technology, so please bring your sense of humor!