From Julie Rios at the Walpole Town Library:
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“The Development of a Village” at the Walpole Historical Society – 9/20/25
From Tricia Houstoun:
A SPECIAL EVENT EVERY SATURDAY
On September 20 at 12:30 pm you are invited to join Ray Boas at the Museum, as he explains the out-of-the-ordinary process that created the village we now experience.
Unlike other similar 19th century New Hampshire villages, Walpole did not initially develop around its Common. In fact, Walpole’s Common, as now laid out, came to be in 1815 – 63 years after the Town’s founding.
Prior to the Town House opening on the Common in 1825, Walpole’s “commercial area” developed two blocks to the east. Before that development, the village center was proposed, and existed in three other different areas. In his presentation, Ray Boas will explore those other locations, and also relate other Walpole 19th century population centers that no longer stand out.
The Walpole Historical Society will be open every Saturday through October 18, from noon to 3 pm and will feature a special presentation each Saturday at 12:30 pm.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Postponed: “Walpole Reads” Discussion at the Library
From Julie Rios:
The book talk with Alice Fogel that was originally scheduled for tonight, 9/17/25, has been postponed until next Wednesday, 9/24/25, at 7 pm. That gives you more time to read the book and join in the discussion!
Civil War Medicine at the Walpole Historical Society – 9/13/25
From Tricia Houstoun:
A SPECIAL EVENT EVERY SATURDAY
On September 13 at 12:30 pm you are invited to get inside the tent and hear all about Civil War medicine. Bill Sommer, reenactor, will describe the medical procedures of the Civil War with a collection of the instruments involved.
Reminder to pick up your list of clues for the Walpole Historical Hunt and find the treasures in the Museum. You have until October 18 to find them all!
The Walpole Historical Society will be open every Saturday through October 18, from noon to 3 pm and will feature a special presentation each Saturday at 12:30 pm.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Lunch and a Movie at the Library – 9/11/25
From Julie Rios at the Walpole Town Library:
Great Decisions at the Library – 9/15/25
From Sue Kibbe:
GREAT DECISIONS
“The Future of NATO & European Security”
“Great Decisions” resumes on Monday, September 15, 6:00 p.m., in the Walpole Town Library. We will discuss “The Future of NATO and European Security” with former U.S. Ambassador to the Czech Republic Adrian Basora. A trustee of the Foreign Policy Research Institute, Adrian is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and is on the international advisory board of the Auschwitz Institute for the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities. During his 33 years in the U.S. Foreign Service, Adrian served in former Soviet Bloc countries and helped develop America’s programs in support of their transition to democracy while working at the National Security Council.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine three years ago has threatened the NATO alliance in ways not seen since nuclear missiles were defensively deployed in Europe and the Soviet Union more than 50 years ago. Adding to European insecurity is the current U.S. administration’s dismissal of alliances and strange affinity for Russia’s Vladimir Putin. What are Europe’s options? Should NATO expand to include Japan, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea?
The relevant reading from the Foreign Policy Association is “The Future of NATO and European Security” by Kori Schake and is available at the library or by request via email addressed to our Library Director, Jane Malmberg: jmalmberg@walpoletownlibrary.org
If you are joining the discussion via Zoom, please log on at 6:20 p.m., after the Foreign Policy Association’s Master Class video which we are not permitted to show on Zoom. For the Zoom link, email Jane Malmberg in advance of the meeting.
Wild Chocolate Presentation at the Library – 9/4/25
From Jane Malmberg:
Treasure Hunt at the Walpole Historical Society – 8/30/25
A SPECIAL EVENT EVERY SATURDAY
Treasure Hunt! Bring the whole family for a chance for visitors of all ages to search for special discoveries at the Museum. Join us at 12:30 pm at the Museum as the hunt begins. And yes, there will be terrific prizes!
Pick up your list of clues to finding the treasures in the Museum, and begin your search . . . but don’t worry, you have until October 18 to find them all!
The Walpole Historical Society will be open every Saturday through October 18, from noon to 3 pm and will feature a special presentation each Saturday at 12:30 pm.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Hooper Institute Grand Reopening – 10/18/25
From Greta Drager, the new executive director of the Hooper Institute:
Walking Tour of Walpole – 8/16/25
A SPECIAL EVENT EVERY SATURDAY
Saturday, August 16, 2025 at 10:30 am
Walking Tour of Walpole – Meet at 10:30 am on the sidewalk in front of the museum to join Bill Ranauro, local author, on an architectural tour of the village.
The Walpole Historical Society will be open every Saturday through October 18th, from noon to 3:00 pm and will feature a special presentation each Saturday at 12:30 pm.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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