Please order by mail, at the Museum, or contact: Tom Talpey 603-495-3284 ttalpey(at)gsinet.net
| ITEM DESCRIPTION | PRICE |
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| Afghan. Savor the rich history and enduring legacy of Washington. Layered, jacquard woven, 100% cotton assures lightweight warmth and year-round coziness. Machine Washable, 50"x65" and fringed all around. Available in cranberry, hunter green and navy blue. | $44.95 plus shipping |
| Matted Pen & Ink Print.
Matted pen and ink prints of Washington Common, as it appeared
in the 1960's and 1970's.
| 14x18 $30; 18x24 $45 cannot be mailed |
| Tote Bag. This custom designed tapestry tote bag depicts the much-photographed buildings on our Town Common. Jacquard woven in array of beautiful colors. It measures a generous 17.5"x17.5". Long 25" handles are easy on the shoulders. | $30.00 plus shipping |
| Pillow. Featuring East Washington Baptist Church, the pillow is woven in an array of beautiful colors. It measure a generous 16"x16" and offered with hunter green backing. | $25.00 plus shipping |
| Puzzle. Our 494-piece, 14" x 19" puzzle is an aerial photograph of the town center by Bill St. Pierre. As a limited edition collectible, each of the 200 puzzles is individually numbered. | $15.00 plus shipping |
| Mug. We now have mugs with a picture of the three buildings on the Town Common and the legend "Washington, NH". They are 11 ounce and can be used in the microwave and dishwasher. White mugs with black print. | $5.00 plus shipping |
Shipping Charges: Because of recent changes in postal shipping rates, it has come necessary to raise our shipping charges. It will be necessary to contact Tom Talpey at the telephone number or email address above, to acertain the amount required. Generally it will be in the range of $4 to $9 per item, depending the zone to which it will be shipped.
Both the 1886 and 1976 Washington histories have been reprinted and may be purchased from the Town Clerk at the Town Hall during office hours: Thursday 4PM to 9PM; Friday 9AM to 3PM; Last Saturday of the month: 9AM to 1PM. Telephone 603-495-3667. Shipping by special arrangement.
| The History of Washington 1768 - 1886 | $25.00 | |||
| Portrait of a Hill Town 1876 - 1976 | $18.00 | |||
Also available:
| A Sacred Deposit: The Meeting House in Washington
| $8.00
| Print (11x15)
George Leiderman photo of Washington Common
| $1.00
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Special Package Price: Three books and Print $40.00
The Washington Historical Society is pleased to inform you that an extraordinary book entitled Historical Pillsbury by Ronald and Grace Jager has been reprinted and is available for sale. The book recounts the history of a fabled area of Washington, NH, known as Cherry Valley. From the era of sawmills in the 1700's to the present-day Pillsbury State Park. Its 65 pages contain historical photographs and maps. The book may be ordered from The Friends of Pillsbury State Park.
In the summer of 2005 the Washington Congregational Church celebrated it's 225th Anniversary. An interesting book of its history was written by Ronald and Grace Jager, which is available through the church.
| Museum & Barn Hours: | July & August | Wed. & Sat. 2-4 PM or by appointment anytime | Half Moon Pond Rd. |
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| District #5 School Hours: | July & August | Saturday 1-3PM or by appointment anytime | 2570 E. Washington Rd. |
Call Gwen 495-3231 or Tom 495-3284 to make appointments.
Appointments may be made for other times (including off season) by calling:
| Jim and Gwen Gaskell | (603) 495-3231 |
| Tom Talpey | (603) 495-3284 |
| Ann Lischke | (603) 495-3810 |
| Charley Eastman | (603) 495-1064 |
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES are $5 for an individual and $10 for a family (including children under 16). The membership year is August 1 through July 31. If you haven't sent a payment since last June, your membership may have lapsed. (Donations are welcomed at any time, of course!) We appreciate your continued interest and support of our projects. New members are always welcome. If you would like to join us as a member, please complete our membership form.
PLEASE NOTE: As a non-profit historical society, we qualify with many companies for matching grants provided the company you work for, or are retired from, supports such benefits.
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Washington New Hampshire Historical Society
Post Office Box 90 Washington, NH 03280-0090 |
| President | Bob Evans |
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| Vice President | Jim Crandall |
| Treasurer | Tom Talpey |
| Secretary | Bette Tuttle |
| Archivist | Gwen Gaskell |
| Auditor | Charlie Fields |
| Board of Directors | Vivian Hunter, Katherine Washburn, Dorothy Thompson |
| Museum Committee | Ann Lischke, Sue Horner, Joan Sheehy, Shirley Siciliano, Evie Boyce, Chatlotte Treadwell, Gwen Gaskell |
| Program and Publicity Committee | Jim Crandall, Bette Tuttle, Jim Gaskell |
| Newsletter Committee | Sue Hoffstetter, Tom Talpey, Gwen Gaskell |
| Webmaster | Phil Budne |
| Barn Committee | Jim Gaskell, Richard Crane, Phil Barker |
THE LOVELL HOUSE from a circa 1900 pamphlet.
See Washington's Historic Buildings on the Town Web Page
