Welcome to the Historical Society
of Amherst, NH
Since its inception in 1957
(view list of charter
members), 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. |
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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. |
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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
Last modified on: July 18, 2010
Historical Society of Amherst, NH
PO Box 717
Amherst, NH 03031
historicalsociety@hsanh.org
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