Programs & Events Calendar
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All in-person programs will be held at the New Hampshire Historical Society, 30 Park Street, Concord, unless otherwise noted.
Screening and Conversation: Ken Burns and the American Idea
Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 7 p.m.
Location: Capitol Center for the Arts, 44 South Main St., Concord
The New Hampshire Historical Society, New Hampshire PBS, and New Hampshire Humanities join forces to present Ken Burns to discuss his most recent documentary, The American Revolution, and the themes that have emerged from his films. The American Revolution is touted as Burns’s biggest film since The Civil War, and it’s a centerpiece for the national commemoration of the 250th anniversary of that conflict. Tickets are $25 each and go on sale April 2 through the Capitol Center for the Arts
Workshop: New Hampshire and the American Revolution: A Hands-On Workshop for Educators
Tuesday, June 23, to Wednesday, June 24, 2026. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The New Hampshire Historical Society presents a professional development opportunity focusing on New Hampshire and the American Revolution. This two-day workshop for elementary educators explores the history and provides ready-made lesson plans, projects, and activities from the “Moose on the Loose” that will help students in grades 3-8 understand the Revolution and its role in America’s unfolding story. New Hampshire, one of the original thirteen colonies, has a robust revolutionary history with a lot of “firsts” that often get overlooked. Find out about Granite Staters who fought on the battlefield, championed American independence, and organized the home front in every New Hampshire town and village. The workshop includes explanatory lessons and summative projects from "Moose on the Loose: Social Studies for Granite State Kids," especially Unit 5: New Hampshire and the American Revolution. Familiarity with the “Moose on the Loose” curriculum from a prior training will be vital in this workshop. Participants will be given resources ahead of the training to learn more about this high-quality state social studies curriculum for elementary grades created by the New Hampshire Historical Society. Breakfast and lunch are included. Attendees will receive a $100 Target gift card and CEU credits for the two-day workshop, as well as additional CEU credits for any pre-training work they complete. Please note: participants of this workshop must be public or private school educators in New Hampshire. This workshop is sponsored by the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of New Hampshire. Register through Humanitix.com.
Independence Day Open House
Saturday, July 4, 2026, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Join us on the Fourth of July for a special open house to celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Enjoy guided tours of the exhibitions and see rare objects from New Hampshire’s Revolutionary past, including two flags from the Second N.H. Continental Regiment. Learn 10 things you probably didn’t know about New Hampshire and the American Revolution. Participate in family friendly games and activities while enjoying the festive atmosphere of downtown Concord, with a parade at 9 a.m. and a ceremony at the State House at 10 a.m. The New Hampshire Historical Society is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on this holiday. Admission is free.
Workshop: Geography and New Hampshire History
Tuesday, August 11, to Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
How does where you live impact how you live? New Hampshire is the fifth smallest state in the country, only 9,351 square miles, but boasts physical features of all kinds including abundant mountains and forests, 18-miles of coastline, and many waterways like lakes, ponds, and rivers that have provided resources and transportation for generations of inhabitants. This two-day workshop uses “Moose on the Loose,” especially Unit 1: New Hampshire Geography, to offer ideas for classroom instruction and project-based learning for students, especially in grades 3-8, to learn about the land we call home. Participants will be given resources ahead of the training to learn more about this high-quality state social studies curriculum for elementary grades created by the New Hampshire Historical Society. Breakfast and lunch are included. Attendees will receive a $100 Target gift card and CEU credits for the two-day workshop, as well as additional CEU credits for any pre-training work they complete. Please note: participants of this workshop must be public or private school educators in New Hampshire. This workshop is sponsored by the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of New Hampshire. Register through Humanitix.com.
Workshop: Granite State Fun Facts and Symbols
Thursday, August 13, to Friday, August 14, 2026, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
New Hampshire may be a small state, but a lot has happened here! Find out about the famous people who lived here, the inventions that were created here, and the New Hampshire “firsts” that led the nation, along with exploring the state symbols, classic places to visit in the Granite State, and fun facts about our small, but impactful, state. This two-day workshop uses the "Moose on the Loose" to help kids learn more about the state we all love. Participants will develop a number of summative projects based on this information that they can use and adapt for students in grades K-8 to teach social studies and promote literacy. Familiarity with the “Moose on the Loose” curriculum from a prior training will be vital in this workshop. Participants will be given resources ahead of the training to learn more about this high-quality state social studies curriculum for elementary grades created by the New Hampshire Historical Society. Breakfast and lunch are included. Attendees will receive a $100 Target gift card and CEU credits for the two-day workshop, as well as additional CEU credits for any pre-training work they complete. Please note: participants of this workshop must be public or private school educators in New Hampshire. Register through Humanitix.com.