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Whether you’re a lifelong resident, a proud Hampshire High alum, new to town, or just visiting, welcome! The Hampshire Township Historical Society invites you to explore and celebrate the people, stories, and traditions that make our community special. By preserving Hampshire’s past, we inspire its future, ensuring our community’s spirit continues to thrive for generations to come.
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Hampshire’s 150th Birthday Celebration June 2026
As our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, Hampshire will mark a milestone of its own — 150 years of community, resilience, and shared history. In tribute to our forefathers whose hard work laid the foundation for generations to follow, the Hampshire Township Historical Society is working with the community and the 150th Anniversary Committee to help bring back a beloved tradition: Old-Fashioned Days.
Old-Fashioned Days Returns
June 5–7, 2026
Save the date and join us as we celebrate Hampshire’s Sesquicentennial in true hometown style. Old-Fashioned Days was the centerpiece of our 100th Centennial Celebration, making it only fitting to bring it back for our 150th. We are proud to revive this cherished community tradition.
Do you remember the kids’ decorated bicycle parade, the crowd-favorite firemen’s water fights, sidewalk sales, the old-fashioned ice cream social, the rocking chair contest, sing-alongs, and the lively Kitchen Band, all leading up to the happening Saturday night street dance with live music?
The new celebration will showcase many of these cherished traditions.
Full details coming soon. Click here to visit our Event page for updates.
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History in Your Attic
Hidden in attics, basements, and barns are pieces of Hampshire’s story waiting to be found. Through History in Your Attic, we invite residents to look for photos, memorabilia, and treasures — especially from Old-Fashioned Days and the Centennial — before they’re lost to time.
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Step Back in Time
Do salsa canning parties, gunny-sack races, and locals sharing crazy “back in the day” stories sound like fun? Step Back in Time is a new series of programs taking shape to share the skills “my mom taught me,” play the games kids used to love, and enjoy laughter-filled memories around a cracker barrel. Stay tuned as this exciting new program rolls out.
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Museum Charitable Giving
A Hampshire History Museum is becoming a reality! Eight surrounding towns already have one — now it’s Hampshire’s turn. We’ve secured a special property in downtown Hampshire that will become a permanent home for our History in Your Attic treasures and a lively gathering place for programs, exhibits, and community connection. Join our Museum Charitable Giving campaign.
Hampshire Township Historical Society: What We Do
From preserving one-of-a-kind artifacts to capturing and sharing the stories of seniors, veterans, farming families, and the early days of Hampshire’s police, fire, parks, and churches, HTHS works to honor and celebrate our community’s heritage. Through History in Your Attic, engaging educational presentations, lively new Step Back in Time programs, and the revival of beloved traditions like Old-Fashioned Days, we bring Hampshire’s history to life and keep it moving forward for generations to come.
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