HISTORIC SITES/SOCIETIES
New Hampshire's historic sites are as diverse as they are fascinating. They reflect who we are and what we value. Whether you step into the world of Native Americans, the home of a colonial governor or a local historical society, you'll encounter the spirit of the American who lived here and their times.
Until it fell in 2003, the Old Man of the Mountain watched over New Hampshire. The Old Man of the Mountain Legacy Fund has started construction on a new monument being erected by Profile Lake. To learn more and to donate to the project, click here.
Historic societies are also a valuable resource for discovering New Hampshire's past, and often have special exhibits on view.
Please use the search boxes below to complete a comprehensive attraction search. You may sort by any combination of attraction type, region, city or town.
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The Fells Historic Estate and Gardens
The Fells is one of New England's finest examples of an early 20th-century summer estate. Discover historic exhibits and guided house tours; renowned gardens; rotating art and sculpture exhibits; nature trails; children’s fairy village; and youth explorer back packs. Plant Stand and Shop on premise.
456 Rt. 103A
Newbury,
NH
03255
Phone: 6037634789
Portsmouth Harbour Trail
Explore New Hampshire's Best Walking City on foot! Guided walking tours of the Portsmouth Harbour Trail highlight the historic homes, working waterfront, vibrant Market Square, and blossoming Prescott Park. Memorial Day-Columbus Day. (Private tours & step-on guide service avail. year-round by appt.)
Market Square
Portsmouth,
NH
03801
Phone: 603-610-5510
Robert Frost Farm Historic Site
Home of poet Robert Frost & his family from 1900-1909; the two-story clapboard farmhouse is typical of New England in 1880s. Frost attributed many of his poems to memories from the Derry years. Guided tours, nature-poetry trail, video presentation, picnicking. National Historic Landmark.
Route 28
Derry,
NH
03038
Phone: 6034323091
Colonel Paul Wentworth House
ARCH maintains the c.1701 Colonel Paul Wentworth House. The house is open for visitors on Sundays during the summer season, and at other times during the year for special events and activities for children and adults. Consult our website for up-dated information: www.paulwentworthhouse.org.
47 Water Street
Rollinsford,
NH
03869
Phone: 6037424747
Portsmouth Historical Society at the John Paul Jones House
"We tell Portsmouth stories." A National Historic Landmark. The Portsmouth Historical Society interprets the history of Portsmouth through its rich and diverse collections. The Discover Portsmouth Center at 10 Middle Street provides historical and cultural information.
43 Middle St., P.O. Box 728
Portsmouth,
NH
03801-0728
Phone: 6034368420
Eagle Mountain House & Golf Club
Experience vintage New England at this 1879 historic hotel. Mountain views, casual dining, tavern, golf, tennis, outdoor pool, wraparound veranda, Wi-Fi, xc skiing. Minutes to Story Land, alpine skiing and tax-free shopping. Wedding packages and meeting facilities available.
179 Carter Notch Rd.
Jackson,
NH
03846
Phone: 6033839111
America's Stonehenge
4000 year old archaeological site. A maze of man made chambers and astronomical alignments. Self guided tours and an introductory video provide insight into who may have constructed this amazing site.
105 Haverhill Rd.
Salem,
NH
03079
Phone: 6038938300
Historic Belknap Mill
The Historic Belknap Mill is an industrial knitting museum and cultural center. Tour our hydro-power and sock knitting machine exhibits. Art shows and concerts take place in the Official Meeting House of NH. Our gift shop sells novelty socks from our machines.
25 Beacon St. E.
Laconia,
NH
03246
Phone: 6035248813
Shire Town by Foot
Booklet prepared by and available at the Historical Society of Cheshire County.
246 Main St.
Keene,
NH
03431
Phone: 6033521895
Fitzwilliam Historical Society
Summer/Fall Saturdays 1-4, Wednesday mornings 9-11, year-round. 12 Unique theme rooms in an 1837 structure. Watch for special events.
Route 119
P.O. Box 87
Fitzwilliam,
NH
03447
Phone: 6035857742
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