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- Foster Community Engagement
- Share Knowledge
- Encourage Historical Connection
OUR NEXT UPCOMING EVENT
What a Continental Soldier Ate & Carried
Date: September 26, 2026
Location: Front Lawns Walpole Historical Society
Please join the Walpole Historical Society for an outdoor demonstration of what it might have looked like when minutemen were preparing to march out of town.
What rations were being prepared for them?, What were they packing?
When? Saturday 26th September 1-4 pm
Where? On front lawns of the Walpole Historical Society 33 West Street across from the common.
There will be on-going cooking demonstrations by foodway historian Stacy Booth in period costume along with other historical reenactors. The contents of a minuteman’s pack will be on display and discussed. Also the museum rooms of the historical society will be open to visitors.
WALPOLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY – Summer Greetings!
Do You Love Your Town? Make a commitment to learn more about Walpole.
The Walpole Historical Society has two new books!
Walpole Historical Society – Christmas Open House
AMERICA 250 – Witness Houses and 1775 Walpole Militia Muster Roll – Hot off the press for our nation’s 250th anniversary. This is a fascinating book linking our town to the birth of America. $20.00
THE MINUTE MEN AND OTHER PATRIOTS OF WALPOLE – This is an affordable reprint of a rare book containing names and short biographies of soldiers from Walpole. It is the perfect gift for anyone interested in the Revolutionary War and Walpole’s participation. It is the perfect gift for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. $15.00
And check out our collection of other Walpole History books for sale as well as refrigerator magnets.
We are open for shopping on most Saturdays 1-4 pm.