HISTORIC SITES/SOCIETIES
New Hampshire's historic sites are as diverse as they are fascinating. They reflect who we are and what we value. Whether you step into the world of Native Americans, the home of a colonial governor or a local historical society, you'll encounter the spirit of the American who lived here and their times.
Until it fell in 2003, the Old Man of the Mountain watched over New Hampshire. The Old Man of the Mountain Legacy Fund has started construction on a new monument being erected by Profile Lake. To learn more and to donate to the project, click here.
Historic societies are also a valuable resource for discovering New Hampshire's past, and often have special exhibits on view.
Please use the search boxes below to complete a comprehensive attraction search. You may sort by any combination of attraction type, region, city or town.
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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: 6032846269
Friends of the Valley Cemetery
Pine & Valley Streets
Manchester,
NH
03105
Phone: 6036246514
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: 6039290781
Raymond Historical Society
Raymond Train Depot
Several rolling stock on train tracks including an engine, a caboose and a refrigeration car.
Grounds contain several items of historic significance including a one room school house, a tools museum housing an original horse-drawn fire wagon and a waiting station building.
1 Depot Street/Train Station
Raymond,
NH
03077
Phone: 6038952866
Lake Winnipesaukee Museum
Experience the history and heritage of Lake Winnipesaukee. Free Admission. Open year 'round.
503 N. Endicott St., Route 3
Weirs Beach,
NH
03246
Phone: 603-366-5950
The Rocks Estate
A 1400-acre country estate owned by SPNHF. Historic tours, educational and family programs and Christmas tree farm. Scenic, hiking and cross-country ski trails. Home of the NH Maple Experience.
4 Christmas Ln.
Bethlehem,
NH
03574
Phone: 603-444-6228
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: 6038265565
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
Hopkinton Historical Society
As the historical society for the town of Hopkinton and its three villages -- Hopkinton, West Hopkinton, and Contoocook -- the Hopkinton Historical Society offers exhibits, programs and special events, as well as genealogical and historical research, throughout the year for its members and the general public. Its broad-ranging collections of papers, books, art and artifacts of historic value are housed in the William H. Long Building, an 1890 gift to the Society that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
300 Main St.
Hopkinton,
NH
03229
Phone: 603-746-3825
Wentworth-Coolidge Mansion Historic Site
National Historic Landmark and 18th century residence of N.H.'s first royal governor, Benning Wentworth. Purple lilacs, descendants of European stock imported by Wentworth, decorate the grounds. A great area for picnicking, kayaking or taking a stroll. Mansion tours, art classes and function rentals are available.
375 Little Harbor Rd.
Portsmouth,
NH
03801
Phone: 6034366607
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