Workshops

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New Hampshire and the Nation: Teachers' Workshops

Discover how to integrate substantive state history into U.S. history courses in this pair of workshops presented by the New Hampshire Historical Society. Workshop 1 covers early New Hampshire history, and Workshop 2 covers modern New Hampshire history. Both workshops provide compact, content-rich overviews of state history that connect with national themes. We will also be introducing a new open-access, online database of primary and secondary sources that the Society will launch for educators in the summer of 2026.

This is a regional professional development opportunity, presented by the New Hampshire Historical Society and hosted by high schools around the state for educators and administrators in grades 8 to 12 in preparation for implementing the State of New Hampshire’s revised 306 requirements. The new 306s specify all students must complete a half credit of state history at the high school level beginning in the fall of 2026.

There is no cost to teachers or administrators to attend these workshops, and each host location welcomes educators from other schools. Registration is required (links below).

More high schools will be added to this list as the dates and times of their workshops are finalized. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your school, please contact the Society’s Director of Education Elizabeth Dubrulle at edubrulle@nhhistory.org or 603-856-0604.

May 19: Keene High School
Workshop 1 (1600 to 1865): 9 to 11:30 a.m. Register 
Workshop 2 (1865 to 2001): 12:30 to 3 p.m. Register

May 21: Dover High School
Workshop 1 (1600 to 1865): 8 to 10:30 a.m. Register 
Workshop 2 (1865 to 2001): 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Register

May 22: Souhegan High School (Amherst)
Workshop 1 (1600 to 1865): 9 to 11:30 a.m. Register
Workshop 2 (1865 to 2001): 12:30 to 3 p.m. Register

May 27: Bow High School
Workshop 2 (1865 to 2001): 8:30 to 11 a.m. Register

June 16: Windham High School
Workshop 1 (1600 to 1865): 9 to 11:30 a.m. Register
Workshop 2 (1865 to 2001): 12:30 to 3 p.m. Register

June 25: New Hampshire Historical Society (Concord)
Workshop 1 (1600 to 1865): 9 a.m. to 12 noon Register

June 26: New Hampshire Historical Society (Concord)
Workshop 2 (1865 to 2001): 9 a.m. to 12 noon Register

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

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.

 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.