Category Archives: EVENTS

“The Whaling Ship Catalpa” at the Walpole Historical Society – 8/22/26

An event every Saturday, 12:30 pm at the Museum

Please join us this Saturday, August 22 at 12:30 pm when Jim Ryan joins us from New Bedford, MA, with the story of his great-grandfather, American captain George S. Anthony and the whaling ship Catalpa, the Irish fight for independence from Great Britain, and the daring rescue of the Six Fenians from Freemantle Prison.

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The collections of the Walpole Historical Society contain thousands of items: clothing of all descriptions and eras, photos, pamphlets, books, tools, business ledgers, furniture, minutes of civic organizations, souvenir china, kitchen implements, even some vehicles. These objects have entered our collections through myriad sources: individuals and families donating family heirlooms, eagle-eyed folks at the Transfer Station or the Library Book Sale, basement and attic explorers, collectors seeking a home for their treasures. The Walpole Historical Society collections contain the commonplace and the rare and everything in between–all representing possible stories to discover. Please visit www.WalpoleHistory.com.

Book Discussion at the Walpole Historical Society – 8/15/26

An event every Saturday, 12:30 pm at the Museum

Please join us this Saturday, August 15 at 12:30 pm, when Bill Ranauro will discuss his book: The Chosen City: The Owner, The Players, and the New Hampshire City That Integrated Baseball in the United States. Bill’s book recounts events in Nashua, New Hampshire in 1946.

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The collections of the Walpole Historical Society contain thousands of items: clothing of all descriptions and eras, photos, pamphlets, books, tools, business ledgers, furniture, minutes of civic organizations, souvenir china, kitchen implements, even some vehicles. These objects have entered our collections through myriad sources: individuals and families donating family heirlooms, eagle-eyed folks at the Transfer Station or the Library Book Sale, basement and attic explorers, collectors seeking a home for their treasures. The Walpole Historical Society collections contain the commonplace and the rare and everything in between–all representing possible stories to discover. Please visit www.WalpoleHistory.com.

Presentation on How to Avoid Scams – 8/14/26

Reminder: US at 250 Walpole Reads Book Discussion – 7/29/26

US at 250: Big Watch. Walpole Reads Book Discussion, Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 7:00 pm. You're invited to an engaging evening to discuss Alexis Coe's fascinating biography, 'You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of George Washington'. Dive into the life and legacy of America's first president with fellow book enthusiasts and enjoy an exclusive opportunity to engage directly with the author herself, Alexis Coe, via Zoom. Reservations recommended.

Reminder: NH Society of Genealogists Presentation at the Library – 7/23/26

US at 250 Walpole Reads Book Discussion – 7/29/26

US at 250: Big Watch. Walpole Reads Book Discussion, Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 7:00 pm. You're invited to an engaging evening to discuss Alexis Coe's fascinating biography, 'You Never Forget Your First: A Biography of George Washington'. Dive into the life and legacy of America's first president with fellow book enthusiasts and enjoy an exclusive opportunity to engage directly with the author herself, Alexis Coe, via Zoom. Reservations recommended.

Walpole Grange Awards Night – 7/21/26

Public invited. Live entertainment by Joe Jennings and refreshments immediately following! Several Awards being given out: Community Citizen, Educator, Young Farmer, Business, and Caring Heart, plus 3 contest winners for the 250th Celebration.

NH Society of Genealogists Presentation at the Library – 7/23/26

River Valley Seniors at Home “Cuppa Conversation” – 7/24/26

Dinosaur Detectives at the Library – 7/22/26

Dinosaur Detectives. Get ready to meet our rockstar guests from the NH Children's Museum and dive into the world of paleontology! Check out their cool fossil and replica collection and unleash your creativity by crafting a mini dinosaur diorama to take home. It's dino-mite fun for kids of every age! Wednesday, July 22, at 2:00 pm at the Walpole Town Library.