Historical Society

Historical Society

Historical Society

The Newport Historical Society Museum represents the birthplace of one of New Hampshire's earliest and most successful mill towns. Our most prominent historical figure is Sarah Josepha Hale, editor of Godeys Ladies Book and author of "Mary Had A Little Lamb. And WE KNOW COVERED BRIDGES! We successfully spearheaded the historic restoration of the Corbin Covered Bridge and most recently completed a year-long fund raiser to help preserve the Pier Bridge, the longest wooden railroad covered bridge in the world.

History, Historical Society

We love New Hampshire. And, we've been saving its history for nearly two centuries. Since 1823, the New Hampshire Historical Society has been preserving our state's past and telling its rich stories to each generation. Nowhere will you find a more extensive collection of objects and archives related to New Hampshire's history. Each year, the Society uses its vast collection to serve thousands of members and visitors through our research library, museum, publications, and outreach programs. And, our education programs touch the lives of children from virtually every community across the state. The Society is an independent, nonprofit organization, not a state-funded agency. All of our work to save, preserve, and share New Hampshire's past depends on contributions from people like you.

Historical Society