Monadnock Center for History and Culture

07/05/2025

We are open today 10-4!

Summer Medley
Joelle Feldman Art

2025 Member Show
Monadnock Center for History and Culture
Peterborough NH
Open Wed-Sun
10-4
Online pastelsocietynh.com

07/04/2025

Happy 4th!

07/02/2025

July Happenings at the Monadnock Center! - https://mailchi.mp/85e7608a0afb/july-happenings-at-the-monadnock-center

06/27/2025

Join us tomorrow at noon at the Monadnock Center, 19 Grove St., Peterborough!

Join us for a powerful public reading of Frederick Douglass’s historic speech, “What to the Slave Is Your Fourth of July?” — a timeless call to conscience that still echoes across generations.

Delivered in 1852, Douglass’s words cut through the patriotic pageantry of Independence Day to expose the painful contradictions between the promises of American freedom and the lived reality of enslaved Black people. With courage, clarity, and conviction, he challenged a nation to live up to its own ideals.

This event is more than a reading — it’s a moment of reflection, community, and action. As we gather to hear Douglass’s words aloud, we bear witness to the enduring struggle for justice and equality. We remember the past not to dwell in it, but to better understand our present and shape a more liberated future.

Come listen. Come reflect. Come speak the truth. All are welcome. Let’s learn and grow together.

All readings start at noon on Saturday, June 28th. Visit www. BlackHeritageTrailNH.org to find a reading near you!

06/27/2025

We are looking forward to this exhibit!

"The Allure of Tourism: Dublin as a Tourist Resort 1870-1920’s" is Dublin Historical Society's summer exhibit. The show will focus on tourism in Dublin from 1870’s to 1920’s, featuring souvenir ceramics which was popular during this time period.

The Schoolhouse Museum on Main Street will be open every Saturday, July 12th to September 13th from 11 am to 1 pm.

Below is a photo of The Leffingwell Hotel in Dublin in operation from 1871-1908.

06/21/2025

🚴‍♀️🌲 Introducing the Monadnock Rail Trail Challenge!

Explore 100+ miles of connected rail trails and check in at 30+ local businesses across the region — all while earning points and prizes along the way.

This exciting new program is a partnership between two great Collaboratives: the Greater Monadnock Collaborative and the Monadnock Region Rail Trail Collaborative — working together to get you outside, support local, and celebrate the best of our region.

From Prime Roast Coffee Company in Keene to The Arlington Inn & Tavern in Wi******er, to the Monadnock Center for History and Culture and Culture in Peterborough, you’ll discover new places and favorite stops all along the trail.

🎁 Prizes are launching soon, so now’s the time to join in!

Start checking in, earning points, and making the most of trail season.

➡️ Start your adventure here: https://www.monadnocknh.com/visit-here/passports/

06/17/2025

So glad these students had this opportunity to learn about Capt. Francis Butler

Third- and fourth-graders from Bennington’s Pierce Elementary School visited the Bennington Historical Society last week to learn about the history of Bennington and about the life of Capt. Francis Butler, a Bennington resident who served in New Hampshire’s 5th Regiment in the Civil War.

06/17/2025

Another lovely piece now on view through July 25th. Pastel Society of New Hampshire at the Monadnock Center for History and Culture

First Place General membership, Houman A Place in the Shade. Our awards judge Jeanne Rosier Smith Pastel Studio had these comments: this piece is low lit with mostly green and white palette, despite these challenges, it achieves remarkable depth and realism, with incredibly sensitive color. The use of warm and cool greens, subtle edges, and the soft textured background leaf, make this quiet piece very powerful.
Our members show is up Monadnock Center for History and Culture until July25

06/15/2025

Come see this gorgeous painting and 38 others showing in this year’s Pastel Society of New Hampshire members exhibition!

And the winner is—-Bloomstruck by Susanne Peterson Larkham. Judge of awards,Jeanne Rosier Smith Pastel Studio had this to say- With lighting and scale, this artist turned the tiny delicate blossoms of the hydrangea into a tour de force. Exceptional handling of the medium, exquisite color palette color palette and intimate perspective make this painting very compelling.
Show is up Monadnock Center for History and Culture until July 25

06/11/2025

Thank you for investing in the Monadnock Center!

06/11/2025

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06/11/2025

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