Hinsdale, NH Historical Society

05/19/2026

🚜☀️ Tractor Parade Weekend Recap ☀️🚜

We were happy to welcome the Annual Tractor Parade back to the Colonel Ebenezer Hinsdale House this weekend for its lunchtime stop. It was great to see so many tractors lined up on the property and so many people gathered together enjoying the afternoon.

Thank you to everyone who participated, helped organize the event, contributed to lunch for the participants and made the day such a success. We always enjoy being part of this community tradition and appreciate all the work that goes into making it happen each year.

Here are a few photos from the stop at the Hinsdale House! 📸

04/28/2026

Get ready for Hinsdale’s Annual Tractor Parade! The parade will be rolling through town this Saturday, May 16th, with a rain date of Sunday, May 17th.

Tractors will follow the same route as years past, making their way from Butler Ave to downtown and up Main St. After lunch, they will head out on 119 toward North Hinsdale, up Monument Rd to Plain Rd, and back to Butler Ave. We’d love to see everyone come out along the route or head downtown to watch the lineup on Main Street.

For participants: please plan to be at Fisher Farm by 9:30 AM, with the parade stepping off at 10:30 AM.

Good viewing spots include downtown Main Street, the intersection of Main & High Street, and River Road by the railroad bed.

If you'd like to participate, please connect with Kenny Howe.

04/27/2026

🇺🇸 Annual Meeting & “Women of ’76” Recap 🇺🇸

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for our Annual Meeting and the “Women of ’76” program. We had a great turnout for an afternoon that was both informative and entertaining, highlighting the stories of 5 women during the American Revolution.

A special thank you to Waterfall Productions & Rita Parisi for her engaging and memorable presentation, and to our volunteers who helped make the day run smoothly.

We appreciate everyone who came out to take part in the meeting and continue exploring this important chapter in history with us.

04/22/2026

Reminder! Our public meeting will be this Sunday, April 26 at 12:30PM at the Community Center on Main Street. The program, "Women of '76" will follow. Refreshments to follow the program. We hope to see you there!

🇺🇸 Women of ’76 – A Special Program for America’s 250th 🇺🇸

Join us for a powerful and engaging program following our April public meeting as we continue to recognize the **250th anniversary of the United States**.

“Women of ’76”, presented by Rita Parisi of Waterfall Productions, brings to life the untold stories of five remarkable women who witnessed and helped shape the American Revolution.

Through storytelling and performance, this program highlights the courage, resilience, and contributions of women whose voices are often left out of history books.

📅 Sunday, April 26, 2026
🕰️ Annual Meeting: 12:30 PM | Program: 1:00 PM
📍 Millstream Community Center, Main Street, Hinsdale, NH

This is a wonderful opportunity to gather as a community, reflect on our shared history, and kick off this important anniversary in a meaningful way. All are welcome!

04/07/2026

📰 Throwback to 1961!

Take a look at this ad from the very first edition of the Brattleboro Town Crier, dated August 31, 1961 - featuring homes for sale right here in Hinsdale.

Today, that same neighborhood is a familiar part of town—home to many families, close to the schools, and a favorite destination for Halloween trick-or-treating each year. It’s hard to imagine a time when it was just getting started.

A big thank you to David Ward for sharing this great piece of local history with us. We love seeing these glimpses into the past and how Hinsdale has grown and changed over the years!

04/02/2026

🇺🇸 Women of ’76 – A Special Program for America’s 250th 🇺🇸

Join us for a powerful and engaging program following our April public meeting as we continue to recognize the **250th anniversary of the United States**.

“Women of ’76”, presented by Rita Parisi of Waterfall Productions, brings to life the untold stories of five remarkable women who witnessed and helped shape the American Revolution.

Through storytelling and performance, this program highlights the courage, resilience, and contributions of women whose voices are often left out of history books.

📅 Sunday, April 26, 2026
🕰️ Annual Meeting: 12:30 PM | Program: 1:00 PM
📍 Millstream Community Center, Main Street, Hinsdale, NH

This is a wonderful opportunity to gather as a community, reflect on our shared history, and kick off this important anniversary in a meaningful way. All are welcome!

04/01/2026

📣 April is Membership Month! 🏡

April is a special time for the Hinsdale Historical Society as we focus on growing and strengthening our membership. Our members are the foundation of everything we do—from preserving the Col. Ebenezer Hinsdale Homestead to hosting events, educational programs, and community gatherings throughout the year.

By becoming a member, you’re helping ensure that Hinsdale’s history is preserved and shared for future generations. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to the community, we invite you to join us and be part of something meaningful.

Memberships of all types are available, and every one makes a difference.

Individual Membership: $15/year
Family/Household Membership: $25/year
Lifetime Membership: $100

Interested in joining or renewing? Memberships can be renewed at any event we are hosting, the next one being our Annual Meeting on Sunday, April 26th, at 12:30 at the Community Center.

Thank you for helping keep Hinsdale’s history alive.

12/28/2025

❄️⛸️ New Year's Day Ice Festival Prep ⛸️❄️

As we get closer to our New Year’s Day Ice Festival, our volunteers have been busy prepping the skating area and cutting ice blocks to make sure everything is ready to welcome the community.

Their dedication and willingness to brave the winter weather are helping bring a new event to life here in Hinsdale. We are incredibly grateful to everyone lending a hand behind the scenes to make this event possible.

We can’t wait to welcome you on New Year’s Day from 11AM - 3PM at the Hinsdale House to celebrate, skate, and kick off 2026 the best way possible - together.

12/25/2025

✨ Warm Holiday Wishes from the Hinsdale Historical Society ✨

As the year comes to a close, we’d like to extend our heartfelt wishes to our friends, supporters, and community. We hope this holiday season brings you moments of peace, warmth, and time well spent with those you care about.

Thank you for being part of our journey to preserve and share Hinsdale’s history. We look forward to welcoming a new year filled with continued connection, learning, and community.

Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a happy, healthy New Year. 🎄❄️

12/21/2025

🌲 ❄️ Season’s greetings! ❄️🌲

This week the Board of Directors of the Hinsdale Historical Society decided to hold a Winter Festival on January 1st, from 11 AM to 3 PM.

We will be hosting a skating party on the riverfront of the west field. There is a small boat ramp there and the water is very shallow between the launch and Monkey Island. The ice is already 4 – 6 inches thick.

Bring your ice skates or snowshoes as our new River Walk trail is open and usable!

We will have a small fire pit set up and some ice blocks for fort building. Hot chocolate and marshmallows for roasting will be available to participants.

We are actively looking for folks that have antique snowmobiles that might like to display them.

If anyone has extra ice skates or snowshoes that they are willing to share it would be greatly appreciated.

Come and celebrate the beginning of the 250th Anniversary year of our country.