About Us:

The Historical Society of Cheshire County serves the city of Keene and 23 other towns in southwestern New Hampshire. The Historical Society of Cheshire County serves as a contemporary hub for people to connect to history, art, culture, and the environment through their own lens and personal experience. The Society delivers about 150 programs each year that connect people with their own local history stories. With a staff of three full-time employees, three part-time employees, and 100 volunteers, the Society serves 15-20,000 people per year. The Historical Society owns three historic buildings on Keene’s Main Street: its headquarters the Ball Mansion (1870), the Wyman Tavern (1762) historic house museum, and the Bruder House (1839), which is a venue for programs and education. The headquarters have a research library, an exhibit hall, and a museum store.

NARM Member Benefits:

• Free admission to our exhibits in Ball Mansion during regular open hours.
• 10% off in our Museum Store, located within the Ball Mansion
• Free admission to the Wyman Tavern Museum (339 Main St), which is open by appointment by calling us at 603-352-1895.
• “Buy One-Get One” discount on any of the Historical Society’s guided walking tours.  For tour dates: www.hsccnh.org
  • Walldogs Mural Tour- see 16 historically-themed murals in Keene’s downtown,
  • Badass Women of Keene Tour- features the women’s suffrage movement from a local perspective, and
  • Cheshire Railroad History Tour- walk the original rail lines to learn more about the impact of the railroad on Keene’s industries and families.