Historic Sites/Societies

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

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

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

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

Conway Historical Society
The society was founded in 1935 to preserve the rich and varied history of the Conways. Responsible for the Eastman-Lords House Museum and Salyards Center for the Arts.

100 Main St., Conway, NH 03818
Phone: 603-447-5551
Web: http://www.conwayhistory.org

Kimball Jenkins Estate
This gallery will host exhibitions of regional and national art of historical significance. Available for rentals and weddings.

266 N. Main St., Concord, NH 03301-5053
Phone: 603-225-3932
Web: http://www.kimballjenkins.com

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

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: 603-436-8420
Web: http://www.portsmouthhistory.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

Old Francestown Meeting House

PO Box 213, Francestown, NH 03043
Phone: 603-547-6353

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

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

Daniel Webster Birthplace Historic Site
The Daniel Webster Birthplace is associated with the birth and early childhood years of Daniel Webster, one of our country's most respected orators and statesmen. Affords a view of the early years of Daniel Webster and a glimpse of 1700s farm life in the infant years of the United States.

Route 127, Franklin, NH 03235
Phone: 603-271-3556
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

Plainfield Historical Committee/Maxfield Parrish
Local history collection. Also, stage set designed by American artist Maxfield Parrish in 1916. Hold periodic programs related to artist Maxfield Parrish, long time resident of Plainfield. Other programming.

Route 12A, Plainfield, NH 03781
Phone: 603-675-6866

Rochester Historical Society

PO Box 65, Rochester, NH 03866
Phone: 603-330-3099

The New Hampshire Political Library
The New Hampshire Political Library is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working to increase civic engagement in the democratic process by promoting and preserving the state's unique political traditions and ensuring these traditions are passed on to future generations.

The Pierce Manse, 14 Horseshoe Pond Ln., Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603-225-4617
Web: http://www.politicallibrary.org

Sandown Historical Society & Museum

Route 121A, PO Box 1873
Sandown, NH 03873
Phone: 603-887-6100

Old Webster Meeting House

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

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

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 Road, Jackson, NH 03846
Phone: 603-383-9111
Web: http://www.eaglemt.com

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

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior
Saint-Gaudens National Historic Site

RR 3, Box 73
Cornish, NH 03745
Phone: 603 675 2175 ext. 110

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

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

Moses-Kent House

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

Governor John Langdon Mansion

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

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

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

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

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

John Wingate Weeks Historic Site
Historic home on National Register of Historic Sites. Panoramic views of surrounding mountains; summer programs, museum, fire tower, picnicking.

Route 3 N., Lancaster, NH 03584
Phone: 603-788-4004
Web: http://www.nhstateparks.org

American Truck Historical Society/ Granite State Chapter

PO Box 667, Barrington, NH 03825
Phone: 603-664-9761

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

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

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

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.

PO Box 159, Charlestown, NH 03603
Phone: 603-826-9726

Newmarket Historical Society

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

Strawbery Banke Museum
Strawbery Banke is about connecting with the past. Visitors have the opportunity to experience how people lived and worked in this typical American neighborhood throughout four centuries of history.

14 Hancock St., Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: 603-433-1100
Web: http://www.strawberybanke.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/

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/

Epping Historical Society and Museum
Epping Historical Society and Museum offers geneaological resources, cemetary index of over 80 cemeteries and a reference room. Open Monday evenings 6 - 9 p.m. and Wednesdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Route 27, Water Street, Epping, NH 03042
Phone: 603-679-2944

NH Division of Historical Resources

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

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

Raymond Historical Society

Main Street, Raymond, NH 03077
Phone: 603-895-2866

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

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

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