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

529 Rt. 175 Campton, NH 03223

Phone: 6037263813

Web: http://www.camptonhistorical.org

The stately Federal-style museum (c. 1800) features Barrett family furnishings, French scenic wallpaper, and a third-floor ballroom. Open the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, Jun - Oct 15. Guided tours offered 11 am - 4 pm, on the hour. Admission is $5, Historic New England members free.

79 Main St. New Ipswich, NH 03071

Phone: 617-994-6675

Web: http://www.historicnewengland.org/historic-properties/homes/barrett-house

Visit our historic working farm and museum. Tour the historic Jones farmhouse, explore agricultural exhibits in the great barn, see the tractor and carriage collection, meet heritage breeds of farm animals, enjoy 50 acres of organic gardens, pastures and trails and learn the story of agriculture and rural life in New Hampshire.

1305 White Mtn. Hwy., Rt. 125 Milton, NH 03851

Phone: 603-652-7840

Web: http://www.farmmuseum.org

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

Web: http://www.thefells.org

A non-profit organization working to preserve the old firehouse as a museum to house the history of Hillsborough.

hillsborough Hillsborough, NH 03244

Phone: 603-464-3637

Built c. 1664, the Jackson House is the oldest surviving wood frame house in New Hampshire. The house was built by Richard Jackson, a woodworker, farmer, and mariner, on his family's twenty-five-acre plot. The Jackson House resembles English post-medieval prototypes, but is notably American in its extravagant use of wood. Succeeding generations added a lean-to by 1715, and more additions in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries to accommodate several different family groups sharing the house at once. Open the first and third Saturdays, June 1 – October 15, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tours on the hour. Last tour at 4:00 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 seniors, $3 students, and free for Historic New England members and Portsmouth residents.

76 Northwest St. Portsmouth, NH 03801

Phone: 6034363205

Web: http://www.historicnewengland.org

Tour this house that, from 1860 to 1862, was the residence of Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of Christian Science. Mrs. Eddy is widely recognized as one of the most influential women in the field of religion. She lived in this house just a few years prior to her discovery of Christian Science.

58 Stinson Lake Rd. Rumney, NH 03266

Phone: 603-786-9943

Web: http://www.longyear.org

Town and railroad museum in a 1907 former Grand Trunk Railway depot. Multiple railroad engines and cars on static display, along with a unique model railroad in a boxcar and the Quinn-Crocket Steam Era Railroadania collection. Generally open 10 AM-3 PM, Tues.-Sat., mid-May through Columbus Day. Call or email in advance to make sure guides will be present.

25 Railroad St. Gorham, NH 03581

Phone: 6034665338

Web: http://www.gorhamnewhampshire.com

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: 6037722622

Web: http://www.independencemuseum.org

The mission of Harbor Arts is to preserve the visual and performing arts in New Hampshire

1 Washington St Dover, NH 03820

Phone: 6034368596

Web: www.cuzinrichard.com