Keene
Founded in the 1730s, Keene is said to have the widest Main Street in the world, and its Central Square was the location for scenes in the movie Jumanji, featuring Robin Williams. Keene has in recent years gained international fame for its annual Pumpkin Festival, which put the town in the Guiness Book of World Records for having the most lit jack o’lanterns (28,592) at one time, a record established in 2003.
Holocaust Resource Center
Located on the campus of Keene State College, the Holocaust Resource Center houses over 3,000 books, 250 videos, thousands of newspaper articles, posters, commemorative materials, and curriculum guides. Open to the public free of charge, all of the materials acquired are funded through private contributions, and allow visitors an intriguing glimpse into the Holocaust, in an effort to promote understanding, compassion and tolerance.
Horatio Colony Museum
This beautiful museum was once the home of author Horatio Colony (1900-1977), descendant of a successful mill owning family whose history dates back to 1761. Built in 1806 by the Blake family, the foursquare Federal style family home is today filled with original family furnishings and fabulous collections.
Minimum Time Required: 45 minutes
