Founded in 1948, the Keene Mineral Club has always been an active group of collectors united by a common bond: their excitement about and love of collecting minerals. Today, we have 100 or so members whose interests cover the full spectrum: crystals, minerals, gems, lapidary, micromounts, fossils and more. People of all ages are welcome: our members include men, women and children ranging in age from under 6 to over 80. Anyone with an interest in any aspect of the rock, mineral and fossil hobby is encouraged to join us.

 

 

MEETINGS

Meetings are held the first Saturday of each month, September through June, at 6:00 PM 21 Durkee St., Winchester, NH  03470. Our meetings usually feature speakers, slide programs, films and demonstrations. A special feature is the specimen table: members are invited to display pieces from their collections so we can all learn more about our hobby. Below is a map showing the location of our meetings:

On the first Saturday May, we hold an auction at our regular monthly meeting. Material for the auction is supplied by members, and usually includes mineral and fossil specimens, tools, books, and more. The quality of specimens auctioned off ranges from beginner’s to serious collector’s levels, with prices ranging from 25¢ to over $100.

SWAPPING

On the fourth weekend in June, our club sponsors a club swapping space at the Gilsum Rock Swap, in Gilsum, NH. Club members are eligible to set up a display of their own so they can trade with other swappers and dealers attending the show.

Many of our club members love to go out to collect their own mineral specimens, and we are renowned for the quality and diversity of our field trips. We sponsor monthly visits to mines and collecting localities from April through November. All trips are planned to take us to the best spots for finding a wide variety of specimens. If you’re a beginner, don’t worry – the friendly, experienced people in our club will share tips and techniques to help make your first trips safe and successful.

 

 

MEMBERSHIP

All are welcome to join the Keene Mineral Club. Club dues are structured in two categories: 1) those
receiving emailed newsletters and 2) those receiving mailed newsletters.

EMAILED NEWSLETTERS
Single Membership...$12.00
Family Membership..$14.00

MAILED NEWSLETTERS
Single/Family Membership...$20.00

Dues can be mailed to our treasurer at: Keene Mineral Club, c/o John Baz-Dresch, 154 Partridgeberry Lane, Swanzey, NH  03446. You may email him at bazziemoto@yahoo.com

                  ANY QUESTIONS?

Please feel free to contact any our club president: Laura Guillet

 

 
The Keene Mineral Club is a member of the
Eastern Federation of Mineral and Lapidary Societies
and the American Federation of Mineral Societies

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