Revolutionary War Memorial. Created by Members of HHS. 2026 The Revolutionary War Memorial was installed at the Hampden Historical Society during the first week of June 2026 as part of the nation's 250th anniversary observance. Designed by Ellyn Chase and constructed with the help of Will Nickerson, the memorial honors Revolutionary War veterans connected to Hampden and the surrounding community. Karen Bagley assisted with the finishing work and completion of the project. "El
McCALL Kaumagrah 992 c.1942. Acquired by HHS 2026. While sorting donations for our upcoming yard sale this June, we came across these charming little napkins and quickly decided they belonged in the Society’s collection rather than on the sale table. The napkins were presented by member Jerry Stanhope at our 2026 annual members’ meeting and potluck. We are pleased to welcome the Fruit Orchard Kids to Hampden. The cloth napkins were likely hand-embroidered using a 1940s iron-o