Museums & Historical Sites

 

Whipple House Museum
4 Pleasant Street, Ashland, NH
Telephone: 603-968-7716

The home of Dr. George Hoyt Whipple, who won the Nobel Prize
for Medicine. Inside visitors will find information about him, his family
and the area. Of particular interest is the Glidden Toy Museum, which
features over 1000 items. Open June - Labor day.

 

Daniel Webster Birthplace
Route 127, Franklin, NH
Telephone: 603-934-5057

This home, built in 1782, was the birthplace of Daniel Webster, one of the
best-known statesmen of his time. This house offers exhibits on Webster's
life, as well as objects from the period.

 

Belknap Mill Society
The Mill Plaza, Laconia, NH
Telephone: 603-524-8813

The oldest brick textile mill in the country, the Belknap is now home to
exhibits on knitting and mill history. Live demonstrations are offered.

 

Endicott Rock
Weir's Beach, off Route 3, Laconia, NH

In 1652, surveyors employed by Massachusetts Bay Colony
Governor John Endicott signed their initials in this rock.

 

Tuftonboro Historical Society Museum
Route 109, Melvin Village, NH
Telephone: 603-544-7225

Exhibits in this museum focus on local history. Admission is free.
Open July - August only.

 

New Hampshire Farm Museum
Route 125, Milton, NH
Telephone: 603-652-7840

This National Historic Site offers visitors a look at the history of
farming, equipment, and demonstrations, featuring live animals and scheduled
events. A nature trail, cobbler shop, country store and herb garden can also
be found there. Open April - October.

 

Mary Baker Eddy Historic Homes
Stinson Lake Road, Rumney, NH
Telephone: 603-786-9943

The home of Christian Science Church founder, Mary Baker Eddy,
from 1860 -1862. Open May - October.

 

Sandwich Historical Society Museum
Maple Street, Center Sandwich, NH
Telephone: 603-284-6269

This museum offers a barn and home built in 1850. Inside, exhibits
trace the history of Sandwich from the 18th century. Of particular
interest is the transportation exhibit. No deer heads, however.

 

Museum of Childhood
Route 16, Wakefield Corner, NH
Telephone: 603-522-8073

This museum specializes in the history of child life and children's items in
New England. Exhibits feature thousands of dolls, sleds, a one-room school
and more. Open Memorial Day - Labor Day.

 

Governor John Wentworth
Route 109, Wolfeboro, NH

Governor John Wentworth, one of the state's last colonial governors,
made this estate his summer home.

 

Wolfeboro Historical Museum Complex
337 South Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH
Telephone: 603-569-4997

A collection of historic exhibits and structures includes the Clark House
(built in the 18th century), an 1805 schoolhouse, and a firehouse museum
featuring antique machinery. There is an admission fee. Open July - August.

 

The Wright Museum
77 Center Street, Wolfeboro, NH
Telephone: 603-569-1212

A museum of history, focusing on the American Homefront during
the years of World War II (1939-1945). Exhibits feature information,
memorabilia, costumes, vehicles, and more.

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