Thank you to our sponsors whose support enables us to offer these programs and events
Stage 32 - Open Mic
Everyone is welcome to Stage 32 Open Mic at The Veterans Hall on the third Thursday of the month from March to October in Richmond NH.
Whether you’d like to showcase your talent, or just listen and enjoy some refreshments, all are welcome.
No Charge * Family Friendly Event
Return To Vietnam
Professor Rodger Martin is an accomplished poet who teaches journalism and creative writing at Keene State College. He has published five books, serves as the Director of the Monadnock Pastoral Poets and is a recipient of the Stanley Kunitz Medal. In his presentation “Return to Vietnam,” Prof. Martin uses photos, poetry and storytelling to share his experiences as a combat engineer in Vietnam in 1967, contrasted with his return to the country fifty years later..All are welcome to attend; refreshments will be served.
Spring Cemetery Tour
When Richmond’s charter was granted in 1752, there were but a handful of settlers. When residents died, they were typically buried in plots at the edge of the family farm. In the 1880s, farmland reverted to woodland and these small graveyards became hidden deep in the woods. There are roughly 13 official cemeteries plus an equal number of small family graveyards. Join John Lewis and Dick Drew as they tell the stories of the heroes and legion makers buried in South Cemetery. All are welcome; refreshments will be served.
“The Unhappy Disputes Now Subsisting” or “1775: A Year of Civil War”
Professor Gregory Knouff’s presentation will focus on the local region and New Hampshire in the first year of what became known as the American Revolution. The conflict in 1775 was understood by participants as a British American civil war. Contrary to popular assumptions of a unified cause, colonial North Americans were deeply divided by political and social events of the year. Some were zealous leaders of the resistance, others were cautious critics of Royal government, and a few were outright vocal Loyalists. All are welcome to attend; refreshments will be served.
STAGE32 Open Mic
Everyone is welcome to Stage 32 Open Mic at The Veterans Hall on the third Thursday of the month from March to October in Richmond NH.
Whether you’d like to showcase your talent, or just listen and enjoy the refreshments, all are welcome.
No Charge * Family Friendly Event
Stage 32 - Open Mic
Everyone is welcome to Stage 32 Open Mic at The Veterans Hall on the third Thursday of the month from March to October in Richmond NH.
Whether you’d like to showcase your talent, or just listen and enjoy the refreshments, all are welcome.
No Charge * Family Friendly Event
“The American Revolution" Directed by Ken Burns
Together, we’ll watch a short excerpt from “The American Revolution”, a new film directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt. The featured segment “The Spirit of Service,” explores service as a core American value, from the nation’s founding through to the present day – examining volunteerism, civic participation, public leadership, and more. Discussion will be facilitated by Dr. Mary Kelly, Franklin Pierce University. This program is part of New Hampshire Humanities’ US@250 Big Watch. All are welcome to attend; refreshments will be served.
Stage 32 - Open Mic
Everyone is welcome to Stage 32 Open Mic at The Veterans Hall on the third Thursday of the month from March to October in Richmond NH.
Whether you’d like to showcase your talent, or just listen and enjoy the refreshments, all are welcome.
No Charge * Family Friendly Event
Neith Boyce (1872-1951) with Dr. Carol DeBoer-Langworthy
Dr. DeBoer-Langworthy reveals the fascinating life of Neith Boyce whose work included poetry, theater, short stories, and novels. Boyce published four critically acclaimed books between 1900-1910, dozens of short stories in major magazines in the 1920’s, and plays that were pivotal to the development of American theater. Boyce’s work also includes memories of her time living in Richmond NH, which are depicted in the book “The Town in The Forest – Life Story of Richmond NH.” Dr. DeBoer-Langworthy recently retired from teaching at Brown University. All are welcome to attend; refreshments will be served.
"Monadnock Originals: Yankee Characters from Southwest New Hampshire"
Join author Alan Rumrill for a glimpse into his new book, “Monadnock Originals”, which shares stories of fame, fortune, scandal, and the Yankee characters who have given the region its personality. Mr. Rumrill is the retired director of the Historical Society of Cheshire County and recognized for his contributions to documenting the history of New Hampshire. All are welcome to attend; refreshments will be served
Fall Cemetery Tour - October 2026
When Richmond’s charter was granted in 1752, there were but a handful of settlers. When residents died, they were typically buried in plots at the edge of the family farm. In the 1880s, farmland reverted to woodland and these small graveyards became hidden deep in the woods. In 2026, there are roughly 13 official cemeteries plus an equal number of small family graveyards. Join RHS Historian John Lewis as he tells the stories of the heroes and legion makers buried in Barrus Cemetery. All are welcome, refreshments will be served.
The History of Camp Takodah
Join us for a fascinating look at Camp Takodah’s connection to Richmond since 1919. Graeme Noseworthy, Takodah YMCA Board President and Camp Historian, will highlight several exciting new discoveries uncovered in archives and libraries across New England. You’ll also see colorized historic photos, stories from throughout the decades, and new research that sheds light on Takodah’s deep connection to Richmond and the surrounding region—including a story that reaches all the way back to 1794! All are welcome, refreshments will be served. No charge for this program.
Stage 32 - Open Mic
Everyone is welcome to join Stage 32 Open Mic at The Veterans Hall on the third Thursday of the month from March to October in Richmond NH.
Whether you’d like to showcase your talent, or just listen and enjoy some refreshments, all are welcome.
No Charge * Family Friendly Event
Open Mic
Richmond’s Stage 32 is an open mic event on the third Thursday of the month. It is co-sponsored by the RHS and the Richmond Parks and Recreation Commission.
A Visit with Abraham Lincoln-A Living History Event
The Richmond Historical Society and the Richmond Public Library will host “A Visit with Abraham Lincoln,” a living history presentation by Steve Wood, at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the Veterans Hall. The program, free and open to the public, is funded in part by a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities. President Lincoln will tell the story of his visit to New Hampshire in 1860, after his Cooper Union Address in New York City, and his subsequent nomination and election to the Presidency. After the program, Wood will step out of character and take questions from the audience. Wood, from Claremont, has been speaking as Abraham Lincoln for historical societies, libraries, schools, and community events throughout New England since 1995. He is retired, having worked for nearly thirty years with UNH Cooperative Extension as an Extension Educator in Forest Resources.