Pie SaleTown Common: July 31st 9AM-2PMHistorical Items Available.
Museum open 7/31 and 8/1 from 9AM-4PM
If you can bake a 9" pie for us to sell, please contact Mary Mullholand at 495-1423. |
Old Newsletters, with subject index
Please order by mail, at the Museum, or contact:
Tom Talpey (603) 495-3284 ttalpey(at)gsinet.net
or Gwen Gaskell (603) 495-3231 jimgwen(at)gsinet.net
| ITEM DESCRIPTION | PRICE |
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Ceramic Trivet.
Color photo, taken by Sue Hofstetter of the three buildings on
the town common, with flags added magically from another photo
by her son, John. It measures 6" x 6" with a leather backing.
In can be used for hot or cold items and is also suitable to
hang on the wall, it is that beautiful.
| $15.00 plus shipping |
| 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 only. | $44.95 plus shipping |
| 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. Lined with inside pocket. | $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. | $5.00 plus shipping |
| Mug. White ceramic mug with sketch of the three steepled 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 |
| Notecards. Watercolor sketches of the Town Common and the Barn in summer and winter. Single fold card 4 1/4 by 5 1/2. Packaged four to a set, with envelopes, one of each, or per your selection. | $5.00 plus $1 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 or Gwen Gaskell at the addresses above, to acertain the amount required. Generally it will be in the range of $5 to $10 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 | by appointment anytime
Call Gwen Gaskell (603) 495-3231 or Tom Talpey (603) 495-3284. | Half Moon Pond Rd. |
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| District #5 School Hours: | July & August Saturday 1-3PM | by appointment anytime
Call Gwen Gaskell 495-3231 or Charlotte Treadwell at 495-0800. | 2570 E. Washington Rd. |
Appointments may be made for other times (including off season) by calling
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 | Jim Crandall |
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| Vice President | Ray Clark |
| Treasurer | Tom Talpey |
| Secretary | MaryEllen Mulholland |
| Archivist | Gwen Gaskell |
| Auditor | Charlie Fields |
| Board of Directors | Bob Evans, Vivian Hunter, Bette Tuttle |
| Program and Publicity Committee | Ray Clark, Jim Crandall |
| Barn Committee | Phil Barker, Grant Cole, Richard Crane, |
| Museum Committee | Ann Lischke, Evie Boyce, Charlotte Treadwell, Vivian Hunter, Gwen Gaskell |
| Newsletter Committee | Tom Talpey, Sue Hoffstetter, Gwen Gaskell, Barbara Gaskell, Betty Talpey |
| Webmaster | Phil Budne |
THE LOVELL HOUSE from a circa 1900 pamphlet.
See Washington's Historic Buildings on the Town Web Page
