Historic Sites/Societies

Canaan Meeting House
Built in 1793 as a meeting house, used as a church and community facility as a need to the town.

507 Canaan St., Canaan, NH 03741
Phone: 603-523-4809

The Poore Family Homestead Historic Farm Museum
The Poore Farm Museum is a historic homestead/settlement documenting one family’s life from the 1830's to the 1980’s. The house, barns and outbuildings are all in original condition and reflect their original use and era.

629 NH Rte. 145, Hollow Road, Stewartstown, NH 03576
Phone: 603-237-5500
Web: http://www.poorefamily.homestead.com

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

Historic New England – Governor John Langdon House
Historic New England is the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive regional preservation organization in the country. We offer a unique opportunity to experience the lives and stories of New Englanders through their homes and possessions.

143 Pleasant St., Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: 603-436-3205
Web: http://www.historicnewengland.org

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

Rundlet-May House
Historic New England is the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive regional preservation organization in the country. We offer a unique opportunity to experience the lives and stories of New Englanders through their homes and possessions.

364 Middle St., Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: 603-436-3205
Web: http://www.historicnewengland.org

Gorham Historical Society and Railroad Museum
Museum in a 1907 former Grand Trunk Railway station. Railroad engines and cars on static display, along with a unique model railroad and the Quinn-Crocket Railroadania collection. Generally open daily, mid-May through Columbus Day. Call or email in advance to guarantee tour.

25 Railroad St., Gorham, NH 03581
Phone: 603-466-5338
Web: http://www.gorhamnewhampshire.com

Church on the Plains
Our church building was built in 1879 and has lovely stained glass windows and beautiful old stenciling on the interior. It is used for weddings, funerals, recitals, cultural programs, etc. It is a great church for interfaith marriages or people wanting to use a justice of the peace.

Main Street, Kingston, NH 03848
Phone: 603-642-5507

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

Newfields Historical Society

Newfields, NH 03856
Phone: 603-772-5960

Newmarket Historical Society

Granite Street, Newmarket, NH 03857
Phone: 603-659-5863

Raymond Historical Society
Raymond Train Depot

Main Street/Train Station, Raymond, NH 03077
Phone: 603-895-2866
Web: http://www.raymond-nh.com

Walpole Historical Society
The Walpole Historical Society has its home in the old Walpole Academy Building. The museum features an extensive collection of antiques, costumes and paintings from the picturesque town.

Main Street, Walpole, NH 03608
Phone: 603-756-3449
Web: http://www.walpolehistory.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

New Hampshire Aviation Historical Society-Aviation Museum
NHAHS operates the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire, located in Londonderry, adjacent to the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport. The museum contains exhibits illustrating the history of aviation in NH. It's open year round Fri. and Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Sun. 1 - 4 p.m.

13 E. Perimeter Rd., Londonderry, NH 03053
Phone: 603-669-4820
Web: http://www.nhahs.org

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

Zimmerman House
The Zimmerman House is the only residence in New England designed by acclaimed American architect Frank Lloyd Wright that is open to the public. Closed Jan. - Mar. Wright designed the house in 1950, planning its gardens, built-in and freestanding furniture, textiles and even the mailbox!

150 Ash St., Manchester, NH 03104
Phone: 603-669-6144
Web: http://www.currier.org

Heritage Commission - Charlestown
The Heritage Commission was appointed by the Select Board of Charlestown to increase awareness of the Historic Districts town and to assist owners and realtors with the preservation and upkeep of properties and structures of importance to the present occupants. The Commission consists of seven membe

355 Main St., Charlestown, NH 03603
Phone: 603-826-5565

Moses-Kent House

One Pine Street, Exeter, NH 03833
Phone: 603-772-2044

Museum of New Hampshire History
New Hampshire's only statewide history museum features exhibitions exploring the Granite State's past. Popular objects on display include one of the best-remaining examples of the world-famous Concord coach, the oldest dugout canoe in New England, and an original prototype for the Segway.

6 Eagle Sq., Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603-228-6688
Web: http://www.nhhistory.org

Melville Academy Museum
An excellent collection of artifacts and displays relating to life in 19th century Jaffrey Center are on on the first floor. The second floor features a schoolroom, since the building served as a private academy and then public school for 80 years.

Thorndike Pond Road & Blackberry Lane, Jaffrey, NH 03452-0722
Phone: 603-532-5857
Web: http://www.jcvis.org

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

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

Tobias Lear House
The Wentworth-Gardner and Tobias Lear Houses are listed by the National Park Service on the Register of Historic Places in Washington, DC. The houses date from the mid-1700's and are classic examples of Georgian architecture. June through October each year.

P.O Box 563, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: 603-436-4702
Web: http://www.wentworthgardnerandlear.org/

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

Albacore Park
Decommissioned in the early 1970s, the USS Albacore has found its final resting place in Portsmouth NH's Albacore Park. The naval submarine is open to the public to tour and educate.

600 Market St., Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: 603-436-3680
Web: http://www.ussalbacore.org

Shoals Marine Laboratory
Field Marine Station on Appledore Island, Isles of Shoals. Depart from Portsmouth for fully guided Day Trips to Celia Thaxter's recreated historic Garden. Day package includes RT boat fees and lunch. Overnight educational vacation packages on "The Learning Island" for adults and families available

Creek Farm, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: 603-430-5220
Web: http://www.sml.cornell.edu

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

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: 603-585-7742
Web: http://www.fitzwilliam.org

Charles W. Canney Camp # 5
Charles W. Canney Camp #5 is based in Rochester and is dedicated to remembering the memory of the Union veteran and the civil war.

24 Corson St., Rochester, NH 03867
Phone: 603-591-5877
Web: http://www.cwcanneycamp5.org

The Fells
The Fells is one of New England's finest examples of an early 20th-century summer estate. Enjoy 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 Rte. 103A, Newbury, NH 03255
Phone: 603-763-4789
Web: http://www.thefells.org

Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site
The studios, home, and gardens of one of America's greatest sculptors, Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848-1907). The 150 acre park includes five historic buildings, over 120 artworks on exhibit, nature trails, summer Sunday concerts and sculpture classes. Guided tours available.

139 Saint-Gaudens Rd., Cornish, NH 03745
Phone: 603-675-2175
Web: http://www.nps.gov/saga

William Damm Garrison House
Original 1675 Garrison house once located in the Back River section of Dover, N.H. and moved in 1915 to the Woodman Institute Museum four building Complex. The garrison displays over 800 colonial artifacts. Open as part of the museum tour. Admission required.

Woodman Institute Museum 182 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
Phone: 603-742-1038
Web: http://www.woodmaninstitutemuseum.org

Fort Constitution Historic Site
Located on peninsula on corner of New Castle Island; overlooks Piscataqua River & Atlantic Ocean. State of NH gave the US Fort William & Mary in 1791. Renovations completed, renamed Fort Constitution; ruins are seen today. Picnicking on grounds.

Route 1B, U.S. Coast Guard Station, New Castle, NH 03854
Phone: 603-436-1552
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Governor Wentworth Historic Site
Explore remains of a Northern plantation built before the American Revolution. Built by NH's second Royal Governor, John Wentworth, the mansion burned in 1820. Artifacts from an archaeological dig reveal details about daily life/work methods of the privileged class of the period. The park is unstaff

Route 109, Wolfeboro, NH 03894
Phone: 603-271-3556
Web: http://nhstateparks.org

Hampton Historical Society & Tuck Museum
We run a non-profit history museum in Hampton. We also do many free educational/fun programs and school programs, as well as fundraising events, such as our annual Pig Roast.

40 Park Ave., Hampton, NH 03843
Phone: 603-929-0781
Web: http://www.hamptonhistoricalsociety.org

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

Sandwich Historical Society
Built in 1850, the Elisha Marston House Museum is the home of the Sandwich Historical Society, which was founded in 1917. The museum houses a splendid collection of Sandwich artifacts, photos, documents and paintings as well as a research library. Admission is free.

4 Maple St., Center Sandwich, NH 03227-0106
Phone: 603-284-6269
Web: http://www.sandwichhistorical.org

Taylor Sawmill Historic Site
Renovated 1800s historic up-and-down sawmill offers glimpse into beginning of NH's forest products industry. This entire property, including the sawmill, the house nearby and 71 acres of land, were donated to the State of NH in 1953 by Mr. Ballard. Sawmill runs certain weekends, call 603-431-6774.

242 Island Pond Rd., Derry, NH 03038
Phone: 603-431-6774
Web: http://www.nhdfl.org/land-conservation/taylor-sawmill

New Hampshire State Library
Oldest state library in the nation established in 1717.

20 Park St., Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603-271-2616
Web: http://www.nh.gov/nhsl

Gilman Garrison House
Historic New England is the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive regional preservation organization in the country. We offer a unique opportunity to experience the lives and stories of New Englanders through their homes and possessions.

12 Water St., Exeter, NH 03833
Phone: 603-436-3205
Web: http://www.historicnewengland.org

North Hampton Heritage Commission
The North Hampton Heritage Commission, Little Boar's Head Heritage Commission and the North Hampton Historical Society have joined in an effort as The North Hampton Heritage Council to produce a historical tour guide of 4 (self-guided) walking tours to be

Town of North Hampton, North Hampton, NH 03862-0580
Phone: 603-964-1818
Web: http://www.northhampton-nh.gov/public_documents/northhamptonnh_bcomm/heritage

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

Tip Top House
Stone hotel built in 1853, located at summit of Mt Washington. One of the oldest mountaintop hostelries still in existence in the world. Guided tours.

Mount Washington State Park, Sargents Purchase, NH 03589
Phone: 603-466-3347
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Old (1799) Meeting House

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

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

Old Webster Meeting House

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

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

Guest House, "The Majors"
Cottage/Cabin/Guest House -Cozy/Quaint /2 bedroom/sleeps 6/fully equipped kitchen /bath /fireplace/ hiking /near all Major Attraction and Activities

508 Conway Rd., Madison, NH 03849
Phone: 603-367-8371
Web: http://www.themajorsguesthouse.com

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