Historic Sites/Societies

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

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

Jackson 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.

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

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

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

Sanbornton Historical Society
To promote interest in, understanding of, and to disseminate information on the history and development of the town of Sanbornton by holding public meetings for such purposes and by publication of historical articles.

520 Sanborn Rd. (Hwy. 132), Sanbornton, NH 03269
Phone: 603-286-7227
Web: http://www.lanetavern.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

District No. 5 School
A one-room school, principally, as it was left when the students and teacher left in 1938. Open July and Aug., Saturdays 1 - 3 p.m. or by appointment by calling (603) 495-0800 or (603)495-3231.

2570 E. Washington Rd., East Washington, NH 03280
Phone: 603-495-3231

Cathedral of the Pines
Cathedral of the Pines is a historic natural sanctuary, memorial, and outdoor cathedral honoring the past while promoting peace and tolerance.

10 Hale Hill Rd., Rindge, NH 03461
Phone: 603-899-3300
Web: http://www.cathedralofthepines.org

Smith Meeting House

Smith Meeting House Rd, Gilmanton, NH 03237
Phone: 603-224-8982

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

Bedford Historical Society
This museum displays artifacts from the history of Bedford.

24 N. Amherst Rd., Bedford, NH 03110
Phone: 603-471-6336
Web: http://www.bedfordhistoricalnh.org

Old (1799) Meeting House

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

NH Division of Historical Resources

19 Pillsbury St., Concord, NH 03302-2043
Phone: 603-271-6434
Web: http://www.state.nh.us/nhdhr

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

Muster Field Farm Museum
An 18th-century historic homestead, restored farm buildings and bicentennial working farm.

Harvey Road, North Sutton, NH 03260
Phone: 603-927-4276
Web: http://www.musterfieldfarm.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

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

Charlestown Historic District
Walking tour booklets are available from the Charlestown Historical Society. Contact the Society by phone or email joycehnh@cs.com.

Main Street, Charlestown, NH 03603
Phone: 603-826-9726

The Rocks Estate
1400-acre country estate owned by SPNHF. Historic tours, educational and family programs and Christmas tree farm. Scenic, hiking and cross-country ski trails.

4 Christmas Ln., Bethlehem, NH 03574
Phone: 603-444-6228
Web: http://www.therocks.org

Raymond Historical Society
Raymond Train Depot

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

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

Chester Eastman Homestead

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Old Webster Meeting House

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

Exeter Historical Society
A non-profit organization, the Exeter Historical Society offers regular programs of local historical interest and is a repository for documents, maps, photos, artifacts, and other ephemera pertaining to Exeter, New Hampshire.

47 Front St., Exeter, NH 03833
Phone: 603-778-2335
Web: http://www.exeterhistory.org

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

New Hampshire Antiquarian Society
We are a museum and research center focusing on early life in New Hampshire, particularly the Hopkinton and Contoocook area. Collections include portraits, photos, fire equipment, musical instruments, Native American materials, objects of daily life, and manuscripts.

300 Main St., Hopkinton, NH 03229
Phone: 603-746-3825
Web: http://www.nhantiquarian.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

Gilmanton Historical Society
The Society's Summer Program Series, open to the public, is presented monthly on the fourth Tuesday of the month, May through September. The Society's museum, located in the lower level of the Town Hall, is open by appointment.

Gilmanton Town Hall, Gilmanton, NH 03237
Phone: 603-267-6098
Web: http://www.gilmantonnh.org

Fort Stark Historic Site
Located on a peninsula historically called Jerry's Point on the southeast corner of New Castle Island. It overlooks the Piscataqua River, Little Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean. Fort Stark was named in honor of John Stark, commander of N.H. forces at the Battle of Bennington (1777).

Route 1B, Wildrose Lane, New Castle, NH 03854
Phone: 603-436-1552
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Franco-American Centre
Promote the history, culture and education of the Franco-American community with an understanding of their historic contributions, cultural and artistic expressions, both past and present.

52 Concord St., Manchester, NH 03101
Phone: 603-669-4045
Web: http://www.facnh.com

Lake Winnipesaukee Museum
Experience the history and heritage of Lake Winnipesaukee. Free Admission. Open year 'round.

503 N. Endicott St., Rte. 3, Weirs Beach, NH 03246
Phone: 603-366-5950
Web: http://www.lakewinnipesaukeemuseum.org

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

Portsmouth Black Heritage Trail, Inc.
The PBHT provides guided tours, resources and events designed to raise public awareness of NH's African-American heritage since 1645.

143 Pleasant St., Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: 603-431-2768
Web: http://www.pbhtrail.org

Kingston Historical Museum
We are a historical museum housed in the old firehouse. We have two floors with many interesting artifacts and also have a cobbler shop, a tramp house, a barn containing old carriages and a horse-drawn hearse on the grounds. We are open a few times each summer and by appointment. Call ahead for date

Depot Road, Kingston, NH 03848
Phone: 603-642-5508

Nashua Historical Society

5 Abbott St., Nashua, NH 03064
Phone: 603-883-0015

Upper Pemigewasset Historical Society
Houses artifacts and memoralbilia of the Lincoln-Woodstock area.

26 Church St., Lincoln, NH 03251
Phone: 603-745-8159
Web: http://www.lincoln.lib.nh.us/history.htm

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

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