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Bethlehem Heritage Society Museum
Main Street, Bethlehem 03574
603-869-3409 ~ www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com/heritagesociety.html
Open daily, call for hours. In the Visitors Center. Changing exhibits showcase the extensive collection of grand hotel and cottage memorabilia and photographs.
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Canterbury Shaker Village
288 Shaker Road, Off I-93, Exit 18, Canterbury 03224
603-783-9511 ~ www.shakers.org
Founded in 1792, Canterbury Shaker Village is a National Historic Landmark featuring 24 original buildings on 694 acres and an internationally significant collection of Shaker materials. Visitors will enjoy guided tours, craft demonstrators, exhibits, nature trails, gardens, Shaker inspired food. Museum Store. Conference, event facilities on site. May 10-October 31 daily 10-5; in November Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10-4.
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Conway Historical Society
100 Main Street, Conway 03818
603-447-5551 ~ www.conwayhistoy.org
(Eastman-Lord-House Museum) Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Tuesday, Thursday, 6-8pm and Wednesday, 2-4pm. 12 period rooms in styles ranging from 1820-1945, research materials available, open by appointment during May and September.
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Franconia Heritage Museum
553 Main Street, Franconia 03580
603-823-5000 ~ www.franconiaheritage.org
Like a visit to great grandma's house. Open Tursday and Saturday 1-4pm and anytime by request.
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Franconia Iron Furnace
Main Street, Franconia 03580
603-823-5951 ~ www.franconiaheritage.org
The only blast furnace still standing in New Hampshire. It can be viewed anytime across the Gale River. A scale model and exhibits are viewable in the Interpretive Center anytime. Free admission.
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Gorham Historical Society Museum
25 Railroad Street, Gorham 03581
603-466-5338 ~ www.aannh.org/arts_organizations_info.php?med=History-Heritage&org=21#org
Early spring through late fall. Tuesday and Wednesday 1-5pm or by chance. Donations. 1907 Rail station & several rail & area items on display. Also, box car museum, model railroad in box car. 1911 steam locomotive static display.
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Jefferson Historical Museum
900 Presidential Hwy, Route 2, Jefferson 03583
603-586-7021 ~
June-Columbus Day, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Located in a church built in 1869, this museum features a look at the history of the town of Jefferson and the surrounding area.
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John Wingate Weeks Historic Site
on the Summit of Mount Prospect, Lancaster 03584
603-788-4004 ~
Is the former estate of the Secretary of War and U.S. Congressman who introduced legislation establishing the White Mountain National Forest. The views from the road to the summit (a state-designated Scenic & Cultural Byway) are spectacular.
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Littleton Historic Sites Walking Tour
Main Street, Littleton 03561
603-444-6561 ~
Walking tour of 12 historic and architectural treasures along Main Street. Free brochure thru Chamber of Commerce.
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Museum of New Hampshire History
Exit 14 off I-93, 6 Eagle Square, Concord 03301
603-228-6688 ~ www.nhhistory.org
Get to know New Hampshire's people, places and heritage. Exhibitions include White Mountain paintings, an original Concord stagecoach and re-created fire tower. Store offers a selection of NH books, gifts, custom products. Open Tuesday-Saturday 9:30am-5pm; Sunday 12-5pm. Also open Monday 9:30am-5pm, July 1-October 15 and in December.
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Old Man of the Mountain Museum
Off I-93, Exit 34B, Franconia 03580
603-745-8720 ~ www.oldmanofthemountains.com
Displays of historic memorabilia and photos relative to the care, repair and promotion of the state's official symbol. Open daily mid-May to late October. Admission is free.
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Sugar Hill Historical Museum
Main Street, Sugar Hill 03585
603-823-5336 ~
Open June 20-mid October Thursday, Friday, Saturday 1-4pm and by appointment. Changing exhibits reflect 2 centuries of North Country life and work. Tools, furniture, clothing, stage coach & tavern kitchen. Donations requested.
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The Frost Place
Ridge Road, Franconia 03580
603-823-5510 ~ www.frostplace.org
Franconia was the famous poet's farm homestead. Open 1-5pm, weekends in June, Wednesday-Monday July 1 through Columbus Day weekend, it includes a museum, nature trail, bookstore and 20 minute video introduction to Frost.
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The New England Ski Museum
Base of Cannon Mountain off I-93, Exit 34B, Franconia 03580
603-823-7177 ~ www.skimuseum.org
This museum is dedicated to the collection, preservation and exhibition of the history of skiing. Open 7 days Memorial Day-Columbus Day, Friday-Tuesday December 1-March 31, 12-5pm. Video show, vintage ski films showing continuously & museum shop. Free admission.
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