 Welcome to the Historical Society
of Amherst, NH
Since its inception in 1957, our Society’s
mission has been to promote the study and recording of Amherst’s rich history,
and to arrange for the safekeeping of artifacts and old records.
To this end, the Historical Society:
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Cares for two
Museums
– the Wigwam and the Chapel – both located in pristine Amherst
Village. |
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Digitized hundreds of old photographs, which are now accessible through this
Web site on the Digital Images link. |
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Helps fund the archives room and microfilm collection
at the Amherst Town Library containing a wealth of information on our
town’s past. |
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Researched and wrote Amherst, New Hampshire: A Sleeping Town Awakens 1881/1982,
to bring the town’s history up to date from Daniel F. Secomb’s
1883 book. |
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Continues
to record oral and written histories and maintain scrapbooks of town events
and citizen accomplishments. (Click here to see our
oral history tape collection.) |
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Offers
annual scholarships to one or more graduating high school students pursuing
the study of history or a related field. Click here for an
application. |
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Publishes
six newsletters a year for its membership, keeping them informed on current
happenings and offering research articles of historic interest. |
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Hosts
the annual Antiques on the Green Show and Sale, the major fundraiser
allowing pursuit of our mission. |
The Society meets five times per year where members and guests are treated to
programs on diverse historical topics followed by refreshments and a chance to
meet and talk to neighbors. After
exploring this site, we hope you’ll join us in our efforts!
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Last modified on: May 10, 2008
Historical Society of Amherst, NH
PO Box 717
Amherst, NH 03031
historicalsociety@hsanh.org
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