Winchester Historical Society

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Winchester Historical Society You might know us as the Sheridan House! Because volunteer availability may change, please check Facebook for any changes in hours.

It is the purpose of the Winchester Historical Society to engage in research relating to the Town of Winchester, New Hampshire, to gather and preserve historical and genealogical data and artifacts, to promote research pertaining to the town's history, by other individuals and organizations and to increase the awareness and interest of the public in the town's history. Visiting the Sheridan House:
The Sheridan House, once home to Hugh Sheridan, owner of the Ashuelot Manufacturing Company across the river, is run by volunteers to share artifacts relating to Winchester and Ashuelot. Admission is by donation, so we ask that you reschedule your visit if you are not feeling well. Unless otherwise directed for public safety, masking is by visitor discretion and volunteers will mask if requested. The Sheridan House was built in the 1870s and electrified in the 1900s. While there have been families living in and upgrading the house before the 2000s, there are still many upgrades needed to ensure all visitors will be able to access the entire museum. Please be aware that there is no air conditioning, so the second floor may be unpleasant in the heat of summer.

NOT a WHS event! Curator Jenn here sharing this tour on behalf of the Brattleboro Historical Society. Follow their link ...
10/11/2026

NOT a WHS event! Curator Jenn here sharing this tour on behalf of the Brattleboro Historical Society. Follow their link for more information and to reserve your spot to learn more about Esty Organs!

Walk ons are welcome.
The Brattleboro Historical Society Estey Organ Company walking tour. Saturday October 17, 2026.
Brattleboro Vermont.
Free to BHS members $25 for non members that comes with a year membership.
Meet at 90 Birge Street, building #1 at 10:00 a.m.
Space is limited. To reserve your spot call 802 258 4957 or Email [email protected].

Alright pickle lovers... Today's the day to support your favorite green garden product!!Cukes Not Zukes!!! 💚🤣
09/26/2026

Alright pickle lovers... Today's the day to support your favorite green garden product!!

Cukes Not Zukes!!! 💚🤣

Zukes forever!

It's Pickle Festival day in soggy Wi******er!! There are still plenty of vendors, good, and fun, so come on down!! Curat...
09/26/2026

It's Pickle Festival day in soggy Wi******er!! There are still plenty of vendors, good, and fun, so come on down!!

Curator Jenn is headquartered inside the Conant Library and the book sale and historical display. Mother of the WHS, Edith Atkins, was a longtime librarian at Conant, so many of Wi******er's historical artifacts are housed here.

Come on in for a visit and a chat!!

09/25/2026

Howdy Pickle People!! Due to the forecast (and that most of Curator Jenn's items are paper) the Wi******er Historical Society's table at the Pickle Festival tomorrow will be INSIDE the Conant Library!

Many thanks to Director Barry, who is also holding the Conant Library Book Sale inside. And hey, with the Wi-Fi, I'll be able to do some on the spot research!

Curator Jenn is playing hookey from work and at the Big E (Eastern States Exposition) in West Springfield. Since I'm her...
09/23/2026

Curator Jenn is playing hookey from work and at the Big E (Eastern States Exposition) in West Springfield. Since I'm here at Storrowtown Village, I stopped into the Meeting House to say hello to their 1820 Henry Pratt organ! I'll have to schedule a closer visit another day...

Happy Labor Day weekend, y'all!! Curators Jenn are at the Sheridan House for our last regular opening of the season. Don...
09/06/2026

Happy Labor Day weekend, y'all!! Curators Jenn are at the Sheridan House for our last regular opening of the season. Don't worry, we'll be continuing Facebook posts over the winter. Stay tuned!

Today is another Wrong Answers Only... What are these tools used for?

08/30/2026

Good morning, friends!! The Sheridan House is going to open today, though we will close early at 1:00. Curator Jenn is out of commission, but Curator Emeritus Jenn will be there to answer any questions! If you've visited recently with questions, we have pulled some information for you, which CE Jenn will have.

And no, you don't have to be a Jenn to volunteer with the Wi******er Historical Society! 😉

Good morning, Ashuelot!!Curator Jenn is here at the Sheridan House, and I was greeted this morning with a little treasur...
08/23/2026

Good morning, Ashuelot!!

Curator Jenn is here at the Sheridan House, and I was greeted this morning with a little treasure on the Lion's Club bench. I would love to hear more about this magnifying glass, and give proper thanks to the donor!

Curator Jenn getting started a little early, though opening at 11 as usual. Today's mystery: an old box of unlabeled por...
08/16/2026

Curator Jenn getting started a little early, though opening at 11 as usual. Today's mystery: an old box of unlabeled portraits! Any ideas on who this lady is with this handsome young man?

(No other markings on this picture, and the box is genuinely a mixture across 50-60 years...)

Address

390 Back Ashuelot Road
Ashuelot, NH
03441

Telephone

(603) 239-7399

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