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State-of-the-Art Technologies to Tell Our Local History Stories

Campaign Introduction:

For 94 years, the Historical Society of Cheshire County has been connecting people with local history. And recently, we have learned that our history stories can reach a larger audience when we share our programs over the internet. State-of-the-art technologies will allow the Historical Society of Cheshire County to document, share, and broadcast our programs to the world. Virtual presentations can reach people who live far away or have barriers such as transportation or mobility issues.

$4,036

Funds Raised

$3,600

Funding Goal

Jul 2021

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$4,036

Funds Raised

$3,600

Funding Goal

Jul 2021

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Raised Percent :
112%
This campaign was successful! 😃
Or purchase a reward below if available!
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Campaign Story

State-of-the-art technologies will allow the Historical Society of Cheshire County to document, share, and broadcast our programs to the world. With your support, we’ll reach people wherever they live and break down barriers, such as transportation or mobility issues, to offer more inclusive events.
 
Our intent is to install high-quality projection and sound systems, improved internet connectivity, and interactive multimedia displays. A presentation about historic railroads of Hancock and Harrisville could be attended in person at the Historical Society or viewed from someone's home in Harrisville. A film on Kingsbury Toys, which were manufactured in Keene, could be shown to a live audience and streamed to viewers worldwide. A panel discussion featuring former journalists from the Keene Sentinel could be presented as a webinar with Q&A. Visitors to the new Jonathan Daniels museum space could see videos and images documenting the life of this civil rights hero who grew up in Keene.
 

 
 
We plan to invest $40,000 in technology upgrades to tell the stories of Cheshire County History. You can help make this project happen by contributing to our crowdfunding campaign today.
 
Here are a few examples of how the Historical Society has started delivering content digitally since the pandemic:
Also, here's info on our summer exhibit on the Ghost Army, a US Army unit in World War II whose mission was kept secret for 50 years: https://hsccnh.org/exhibits/current-exhibits/.

Campaign Contributions

Name Location Date
john kondos Spofford, NH July 29, 2021
Fred Bowker Edmonton, AB July 28, 2021
Theresa Lehnen Spofford, NH July 26, 2021
Dori Drachman Peterborough, NH July 26, 2021
Linda Bundy Antrim, NH July 26, 2021
Anonymous SURRY, NH July 26, 2021
Alicia Drakiotes Marlborough, NH July 26, 2021
Margot Close Peterborough, NH July 26, 2021
Tracy Messer Peterborough, NH July 26, 2021
Brian Buskey Keene, NH July 26, 2021
David Swenson Keene, NH July 25, 2021
Carl Panza Keene, NH July 25, 2021
Patti Powers Winchester , NH July 25, 2021
Mary Ewell Spofford, NH July 21, 2021
Anonymous keene, NH July 21, 2021
Penny Dixon-Gumm Rockville, MD July 14, 2021
Nancy Crawford Spofford, NH July 14, 2021
Charlotte Schuerman keene, NH July 14, 2021
Lisa Sieverts Harrisville, NH July 14, 2021
Martha Pinello Antrim, NH July 13, 2021
Carolyn B. Davis Rancho Palos Verdes, CA July 12, 2021
Jean Prior Westmoreland, NH July 12, 2021
Anonymous Alstead , NH July 12, 2021
Susie Hunter Peterborough , NH July 12, 2021
Hunt Dowse Hancock, NH July 12, 2021
Sharon Beaty Keene, NH July 12, 2021
Catherine Behrens Keene, NH July 12, 2021
Gail Barnett Marlborough , NH July 12, 2021
Roger Hansen Keene, NH July 07, 2021
Tiffany Mannion Swanzey, NH July 06, 2021
Marion Lefrancois Keene, NH July 02, 2021
Peter Heed Keene, NH July 02, 2021
Margaret Murtha Keene, NH July 02, 2021
Greg Moore Keene, NH July 02, 2021
Joyce Heywood Upton, MA July 01, 2021
Allen Ansevin Keene, NH July 01, 2021
Donald Flemming Stoddard, NH July 01, 2021
Lisa Bergmann Keene, NH July 01, 2021
Erika Radich Spofford, NH July 01, 2021
Marcia Kayser Keene, NH July 01, 2021
Lizabeth Buoro Westmoreland, NH July 01, 2021
Heidi Stanclift Keene , NH July 01, 2021
Stephanie Wright Keene, NH June 30, 2021
Richard Swanson Wilton, NH May 21, 2021

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$25

"Find your place in history" Sticker
Show your community that local history is important to you

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$50

2 tickets to one of our walking tours
Choose from one of the following tours: Magical History Tour of the Walldogs murals; Badass Women of Keene Tour which highlights empowered women of Cheshire County history; Railroad History Tour.

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$50

Monadnock Food Co-op $25 Gift Card
Choose your favorite locally grown and made items from this community-owned full-service grocery store in Keene.

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$100

Pound of coffee from Prime Roast & Historical Society mug
Start your day with locally roasted coffee from Prime Roast Coffee Company in a Historical Society of Cheshire County mug. The featured blend will be J.A. French Roast in honor of Keene photographer J.A. French, who documented Cheshire County life from 1861-1898.

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$250

2 VIP tickets to the 2021 Wyman Tavern Brew Fest
VIP tickets include early admission to the Brew Fest, souvenir items, and a chance to taste the best local craft brews on Saturday August 7.

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$500

Brass silhouette of the State of New Hampshire
9" x 18" silhouette of the Granite State to capture a sense of place

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$1,000

Visit to a local brewery with Alan Rumrill
Six people can visit one of our local craft breweries, sample some fine craft brews, and talk about local history with the director of the Historical Society of Cheshire County, Alan F. Rumrill.

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