Historic Sites/Societies

New Hampshire Historical Society
Founded in 1823, the New Hampshire Historical Society is the independent nonprofit that saves, preserves, and shares New Hampshire history. The Society operates New Hampshire's only statewide history museum and its 1911 landmark library is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

30 Park St., Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603-228-6688
Web: http://www.nhhistory.org

Washington Historical Society and Museum
On the way to the the Historical Society museum and award winning barn which contain displays of Washingtons past, you will pass through the highest town center in NH, the most photographed town common, the first Civil War Monument in NH and the Faxon House, the home of Gen. Sylvanus Thayer.

100 Half Moon Pond Rd., Washington, NH 03280
Phone: 603-495-3231
Web: http://www.ultimate.com/washington/whs

The Canterbury Historical Society
The Historical Society conducts classes in the Houser One Room Schoolhouse for children from the Elementary School during each school year. We also maintain our Collection in the Archives located in the Elkins Library. Periodic shows are mounted in the Elkins Memorial Building.

9 Center Rd., Canterbury, NH 03224
Phone: 603-783-9594

Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum
Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum, Education and Cultural Center, is dedicated to connecting people of today with 20,000 years of ongoing Native American cultural expression.

18 Highlawn Rd., Warner, NH 03278
Phone: 603-456-2600
Web: http://www.indianmuseum.org

Chester Eastman Homestead

1788 Main Road, North Chatham, NH 03813
Phone: 603-694-3388

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: 603-432-3091
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Enfield Shaker Museum
The Enfield Shaker Museum preserves and interprets the complex history of the Enfield Shaker village site.

447 NH Rte. 4A, Enfield, NH 03748
Phone: 603-632-4346
Web: http://www.shakermuseum.org

Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm
A working farm and museum, depicting 200 years of NH history.

58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, NH 03886
Phone: 603-323-7591
Web: http://www.remickmuseum.org

Newfields Historical Society

Newfields, NH 03856
Phone: 603-772-5960

American Independence Museum
The American Independence Museum, located on a hill in downtown Exeter, offers a fascinating glimpse of America's early days during the Revolutionary War by sharing the stories of one family, one town and one state. Independence Festival is held third Saturday of July

One Governors Ln., Exeter, NH 03833
Phone: 603-772-2622
Web: http://www.independencemuseum.org

Florence Hyde Speare Memorial Building
Housing eight galleries of historic items and artwork, as well as a library full of historic documents and a meeting room.

5 Abbott St., Nashua, NH 03064
Phone: 603-883-0015
Web: http://www.nashuahistoricalsociety.org

Lancaster Historical Society
The Lancaster Historical Society and Museum is located at the junction of Routes 3 and 2 in the town of Lancaster. The facility consists of the 1780 Holton-Wilder House and a new post and beam barn. The house and barn are open seasonally through the Summer months.

226 Main St., Lancaster, NH 03584
Phone: 603-788-3004

Association for Rollinsford Culture and History
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.

Water Street, Rollinsford, NH 03869
Phone: 603-742-4747
Web: http://www.paulwentworthhouse.org

Fort at No. 4, Living History Museum
Travel back to the 1740s and have an unforgettable experience in an authentically reconstructed settlement.

267 Springfield Rd., Route 11, Charlestown, NH 03603
Phone: 603-826-5700
Web: http://www.fortat4.org

Bethlehem Heritage Museum
We are a non-profit historical society perserving the history and heritage of the town of Bethlehem, NH. Open year around by appointment.

2182 Main St., Bethlehem, NH 03574
Phone: 603-869-3330
Web: http://www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com

The Berlin & Coos County Historical Society
The Berlin and Coos County Historical Society owns and operates The Moffett House Museum and Genealogy Center and the historic Brown Company barns, located off-site. Open year round, Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Closed major holidays.

119 High St., Berlin, NH 03570
Phone: 603-752-4590

New London Historical Society
Reconstructed historic village and horse-drawn carriage museum.

179 Little Sunapee Rd., New London, NH 03257
Phone: 603-526-6564
Web: http://www.newlondonhistoricalsociety.org

Brentwood Historical Society
Non-profit

1 Dalton Rd., Brentwood, NH 03833
Phone: 603-679-8635

The Pierce Manse
The Pierce Manse is the only home ever owned and lived in by President Franklin Pierce and his wife Jane. Owned and operated by the Pierce Brigade, the Manse is open to visitors who can tour the historic home and view a selection of Pierce memorabilia from the Brigade's collection.

14 Horseshoe Pond Ln., Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603-225-4555

Northumberland Historical Society
We are Northumberland's 1799 Meeting House, which was used for a meeting place, a church and a school in 1799. We are open middle of June until the first week in September, 9-4, every day except Wednesdays. We are the oldest building in town.

2 State St., Groveton, NH 03582
Phone: 603-636-1450

Warner House Association
The Warner House is an historic house museum C. 1716 located in downtown Portsmouth. 300 years...6 generations...a remarkable survivor.

150 Daniel Street, Portsmouth, NH 03802-0895
Phone: 603-436-5909
Web: http://www.warnerhouse.org

Conway Scenic Railroad, Inc.
This is an authentic railroading experience the whole family will enjoy! Journey through dramatic Crawford Notch or travel through pretty Mt. Washington Valley countryside. Two great trains, three unique excursions. One hour, 1¾ hour or 5 to 5½ hour round trip train rides. Two dining cars.

38 Norcross Cir., North Conway, NH 03860
Phone: 603-356-5251
Web: http://www.conwayscenic.com

Old (1799) Meeting House

State Street, Groveton, NH 03582
Phone: 603-636-1450

Warren Historical Society/Redstone Missile
Special guided walking tours of Museum and Historic sites, by request from May - Oct. Museum opened every Sat....11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.....May to Oct.

On the Common, Warren, NH 03279
Phone: 603-764-9949

Salisbury Historical Society
Meetinghouse & museum open Memorial Day through Columbus Day 1-4pm Saturdays. Exhibits include wedding dresses from 6 generations of the same family spanning 150 years; the original 1800's town hearse; Revolutionary cemetery; post card collection; genealogy information.

Old Turnpike Road, Salisbury, NH 03268
Phone: 603-648-2134

Northern Forest Heritage Park
The Northern Forest Heritage Park is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the legacy of the many people who came and made it their home. A self-guided walking tour of the Circa 1900 Logging Camp and River Boat tours are available in season. A visit to the Artisan's Gift Shop & Museum is a must.

961 Main St., Berlin, NH 03570
Phone: 603-752-7202
Web: http://www.northernforestheritage.org

Mount Washington Auto Road
What I Did on Summer Vacation...Made Easy. A drive on the Mount Washington Auto Road is a drive unlike any other. With the ever-changing weather conditions on New England's highest peak, no two trips are the same. On any day, your adventure awaits.

Route 16, Pinkham Notch, Gorham, NH 03581
Phone: 603-466-3988
Web: http://www.mtwashingtonautoroad.com

Ashland Historical Society
The Ashland Historical Society is the local historical society devoted to the history of Ashland. The Society operates three museums, the Whipple House Museum, the Ashland Railroad Station Museum and the Pauline E. Glidden Toy Museum.

14 Pleasant St., Ashland, NH 03217
Phone: 603-968-7716
Web: http://www.oldashlandnh.org

The Hunt Building
The trustees will oversee the restoration of the Hunt Building to its originial splendor, meanwhile making it available for public use in keeping with the original gift; namely, a commitment to the community and a symbol of community spirit. To promote it's mission, the Board of Trustees may accept

6 Main St., Nashua, NH 03064
Phone: 603-594-3661
Web: http://www.huntbuilding.org

Lockehaven Schoolhouse Museum
One-room nineteenth century school house containing desks and other materials from that period of time.

East Hill Ibey Road, Enfield, NH 03748
Phone: 603-632-7740

Gravestones By Dusk/Strange Happenings
Gravestones By Dusk..a one-hour historic tour of Portsmouth's North Burial Ground in which are interred William Whipple, signer of the Declaration of Independece, Gov. John Langdon, battle field surgeon Hall Jackson and others. Strange Happenings, a vent

92 Blue Heron Drive, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: 603-436-5096

Friends of the Valley Cemetery

PO Box 1316, Manchester, NH 03105
Phone: 603-624-6514
Web: http://www.valley-cemetery.com

Franklin Pierce Homestead
Built in 1804 by Pierce's father, the boyhood home of America’s 14th President reflects the gracious and affluent living of the 19th century. National Historic Landmark. Guided tours, gift shop, restrooms and picnicking.

Routes 9 & 31, Hillsborough, NH 03244
Phone: 603-478-3165
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

American Truck Club of America - Granite State Chapter
Barrington old truck meet at the Junction of Routes 9 and 125 on August 22, 2010 showing old trucks, tractors and equipment. No pets allowed.

PO Box 667, Barrington, NH 03825
Phone: 603-664-9761
Web: http://www.granitestateatca.com

Old Webster Meeting House

Route 127, Webster, NH 03303
Phone: 603-796-2211

The Music Hall
Designated an American Treasure, the nonprofit Music Hall is the oldest in New Hampshire (1878), featuring Grammy, Pulitzer and Tony award winning artists in music, theater, dance and cinema almost every night of the year in its stunningly restored landmark Victorian theater in downtown Portsmouth.

28 Chestnut St., Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: 603-436-2400
Web: http://www.themusichall.org

PSNH Energy Park
Scenic overlook, riverwalk, Heritage Trail, Five Rivers Auditorium, amphitheater, and lobby

780 North Commercial St., Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: 800-662-7764
Web: http://www.psnh.com

Charlestown Historical Society
A 1775 schoolhouse is available for tours. The Archives Room, Town Hall, open Tuesdays 9:00 a.m.-noon, has much local information for historical and genealogical researchers. Monthly programs, occasional special events.

One Summer St., Town Hall, Charlestown, NH 03603
Phone: 603-826-9726

Frye's Measure Mill
Frye's Measure Mill has made Shaker and Colonial Boxes for over 150 years. Our craftsmen work in a water-powered mill on the National Register of Historic Places. The seven room gift shop is filled with folk art, tinware, pottery, blown glass, antiques and collectibles.

12 Frye Mill Rd., Wilton, NH 03086
Phone: 603-654-6581
Web: http://www.fryesmeasuremill.com

Historic Belknap Mill
The Historic Belknap Mill is an industrial knitting museum & cultural center. Tour our hydro-power and sock knitting machine exhibits. Art shows & 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: 603-524-8813
Web: http://www.belknapmill.org

Horatio Colony Nature Preserve
615 acres of woodlands, streams, and upland swamps are open to the public daily from dawn to dusk for nature study and recreation. 3 1/2 miles of hiking trails. Trail guide available.

Daniel's Hill Road, Keene, NH 03431
Phone: 603-352-0460
Web: http://www.horatiocolonymuseum.org

Rumney Historical Society

Old Rumney Town Hall, Rumney, NH 03266
Phone: 603-764-9380

The Frost Place
The Frost Place is poet Robert Frost's 1915 farm homestead, now a center for poetry and the arts.

Ridge Road, Franconia, NH 03580
Phone: 603-823-5510
Web: http://www.frostplace.org

Mary Baker Eddy Historic Home
Mrs. Eddy moved to this house in 1889, undertaking a landmark revision of her primary work, "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures."

62 N. State St., Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603-225-3444
Web: http://www.longyear.org

Moffatt-Ladd House & Garden
Noted for its elegant furnished interiors, this National Historic Landmark was built for John Moffatt between 1760 and 1763. William Whipple, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, lived here during the American Revolution. A beautiful Colonial Revival garden secretly sits behind the mansion.

154 Market St., Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: 603-436-8221
Web: http://www.moffattladd.org

Campton Historical Society
Museum houses historical displays, programs, research, and open house events.Open Thurs. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and by request.

529 Route 175, Campton, NH 03223
Phone: 603-726-3813
Web: http://www.camptonhistorical.org

Peterborough Garden Club
The club’s purpose is to encourage and stimulate interst in the beautification of home and public properties and to study and share information on gardening, horticluture, conservation, flower arranging and related topics.

PGC Event Coordinator, Volunteer, Peterborough, NH 03458
Phone: 603-924-7817
Web: http://www.peterboroughgardenclub.org

Governor John Langdon Mansion

143 Pleasant St., Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: 603-436-3205

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
Web: http://www.portsmouthchamber.org/pht.cfm

Historical Society of Cheshire County
Permanent exhibits of glass, pottery, toys, silver; feature exhibits; extensive research library.

246 Main St., Keene, NH 03431
Phone: 603-352-1895
Web: http://www.hsccnh.org

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