Programs & Events Calendar

New Hampshire Historical Society Annual Meeting
Location: In Person at 30 Park Street, Concord, and Virtually via Zoom
Saturday, June 10, 2023, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Celebrate the Society’s 200th anniversary with a trip through its history and an update on its most recent activities and accomplishments. Philip Zea, president emeritus of Historic Deerfield and member of the Society's board of trustees, will be the keynote speaker for this very special annual meeting. Yankee humorist and story gatherer, Rebecca Rule, will be the featured speaker in the afternoon sharing some of her favorite stories about this rocky old place we call home. The annual meeting is a members-only event, and admission is free. Enjoy the optional buffet lunch for $20 per person. Seating is limited and in-person registration is required by June 6. For in-person registration click here. To register to attend virtually click here. Nonmembers are invited to join to enjoy this and all the other benefits of membership in the New Hampshire Historical Society.

603 History Hunt
July 1 through July 31, 2023
As part of this year's 200th anniversary celebration of the New Hampshire Historical Society, everyone is invited to see New Hampshire in ways they never have before! Held during the month of July 2023, the Society’s 603 History Hunt is a statewide scavenger hunt that tests your knowledge of the Granite State and takes you on the road to complete a series of challenges. Visit the world’s longest candy counter, locate a scene from the movie Jumanji, or find an 8,000-year-old summer camp—all located right here in the Granite State. Choose which challenges to accept based on your own interests and abilities, with hundreds of challenges to choose from. Participants play as individuals, but feel free to tackle challenges with the help of family and friends. Prizes will be awarded. Participation in the 603 History Hunt is free and open to the general public. All 603 History Hunt participants will be invited to a free ice cream social on Saturday, August 5, at 3 p.m., at the New Hampshire HIstorical Society, located at 30 Park Street in Concord. Find all the details on the 603 History Hunt web page, and plan to be a part of this fun statewide event! The 603 History Hunt is generously sponsored by Merrimack County Savings Bank.

Introduction to “Moose on the Loose” 
Virtual workshop 
Tuesday, August 8, 2023, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. 
Get a crash course on the new state social studies curriculum, "Moose on the Loose: Social Studies for Granite State Kids," which is being adopted by schools all over New Hampshire. Developed by the New Hampshire Historical Society for upper elementary students and educators, this resource provides what you’ll need to introduce students to state history, civics, geography, and economics. Structured in 18 units that cover everything from the ice age to the present, the “Moose” includes lesson plans, explainer videos, inquiry resources, curated primary source sets, and fun, easy ways to work with primary and secondary sources. And it’s all available free of charge on an open-access site. No passwords or access codes required! "Moose on the Loose" integrates high-quality social studies instruction with English language arts, math, and science requirements. Attendees will receive a $25 gift card and CEU credits. Please note: participants must be public or private school educators in New Hampshire. Register for this virtual workshop through Eventbrite.

Civics and “Moose on the Loose” 
Location: In Person at 30 Park Street, Concord
August 17, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 
Focus specifically on the foundational civics instruction offered in New Hampshire’s statewide social studies curriculum, "Moose on the Loose: Social Studies for Granite State Kids." Developed by the New Hampshire Historical Society for students and educators in grades 3–8, this resource provides everything you’ll need to introduce your students to the ideas that underlay our system of government and the structures and practices Americans have established for self-governance. The “Moose” includes lesson plans, explainer videos, inquiry resources, curated primary source sets, and fun, easy ways to work with primary and secondary sources. And it’s all available free of charge on an open-access site. No passwords or access codes required! "Moose on the Loose" integrates high-quality social studies instruction with English language arts, math, and science requirements. Attendees will receive a $25 gift card and CEU credits. Please note: participants must be public or private school educators in New Hampshire. Register for this in-person workshop through Eventbrite.