Historic Attractions in the White Mountains

The White Mountains region is tremendously rich in history. Here, you can see how one of America's most famous poets lived and worked; visit mountaintop estates and local museums where you'll learn about everything from the origins of skiing in New Hampshire to how early generations made their living off the land. You can also visit a restored 1930's streamline train, a re-creation of a 1900's logging camp and attractions of every kind imaginable.

The following Businesses are members of the White Mountains Attractions Association


Bethlehem Heritage Society Museum Main Street, Bethlehem 03574 888-845-1957 ~ www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com Open Thursday-Saturday 11 am - 4 pm. In Visitors Center, changing exhibits showcase the extensive collection of grand hotel and cottage memorabilia and photographs.

Canterbury Shaker Village 288 Shaker Road, Off I-93, Exit 18, Canterbury 03224 603-783-9511 ~ www.shakers.org A national historic landmark and museum with 25 restored and 4 reconstructed Shaker buildings. This 694 acre site includes gardens, fields, ponds and forests. Known for its tranquil beauty, the village offers tours, exhibits, craft demonstrations, hiking trails, unique shopping, and delicious food. Open mid-May-Oct. 31 daily 10 am-5 pm, and Dec. 8 & 15 3-8 pm for Christmas at Canterbury.

Conway Historical Society 100 Main Street, Conway 03818 603-447-5551 ~ www.conwayhistoy.org (Eastman-Lord-House Museum) Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Wednesday 2-4pm and Saturday 1-4pm. Appointments may be made anytime between May 1st and October 31st. 12 period rooms in styles ranging from 1820-1945, research materials available, open by appointment during May and September.

Flying Yankee At the Hobo Railroad, 64 Railroad St., Lincoln 03251 603-661-3317 ~ www.flyingyankee.com Streamlined stainless, diesel/electric train built in 1935 during the Depression. Flying Yankee is being restored as original at the Hobo Railroad. Prototype for today’s high speed trains. Open to public for tours. Go to website: flyingyankee.com; email: flyingyankee@usa.net; or call for details.

Franconia Heritage Museum 553 Main Street, Franconia 03580 603-823-5000 ~ www.franconianh.org Browse through fully furnished 1878 New England farmhouse and view our special exhibits. Open Friday and Saturday 1-4 pm, Memorial Day thru last weekend in October; other times by appointment. Admission is free; donations are welcome.

Franconia Iron Furnace Main Street, Franconia 03580 603-823-5000 ~ 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.

Gorham Historical Society Museum 25 Railroad Street, Gorham 03581 603-466-5338 ~ www.aannh.org/heritage/coos/gorhamhist.php Generally open Tues.–Sat., 10 am-3 pm, early spring–late fall or by arrangement. Call for hours. Admission by donation. 1907 GTRR depot museum with town & railroad history. Model railroad in a boxcar, steam era exhibit, Baldwin steam engine, diesel locomotive, Russell snowplow, other equipment on display.

Jefferson Historical Museum 900 Presidential Hwy, Route 2, Jefferson 03583 603-586-7021 ~ www.aannh.org/heritage/coos/jefferson.php Housed in 1868 church building on the edge of the Waumbek Golf Course. The historical society meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at the museum. Museum Hours: Thursday and Sunday from 1-4pm, June-Columbus Day.

John Wingate Weeks Historic Site on the Summit of Mount Prospect, Lancaster 03584 603-788-4004 ~ On the summit of Mt. Prospect in Lancaster, is the former estate of John Wingate Weeks, the Secretary of War and U.S. Congressman who introduced legislation that led to the establishment of this country's National Forest system. The views from the road to the summit (a state-designated Scenic & Cultural Byway) are spectacular.

New Hampshire Historical Society Museum 30 Park Street, Exit 14 off I-93, Concord 03301 603-856-0603 ~ 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 wide selection of NH books, gifts, and custom products. Tues-Sat 9:30am-5pm, July 1-October 15 and in December.

New Hampshire Historical Society Museum Exit 14 off I-93, 6 Eagle Square, Concord 03301 603-228-6688 ~ www.nhhistory.org Get to know New Hampshire’s people, places & heritage. Exhibitions include White Mountain paintings, an original Concord stagecoach and re-created fire tower. Store offers a wide selection of NH books, gifts, custom products. Tues.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 12-5 p.m. Also Mon. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., July 1-Oct. 15 and in Dec.

Old Man of the Mountain Museum Off I-93, Exit 34B, Franconia 03580 603-823-8800 ~ oldmanofthemountainlegacyfund.org Displays of historic memorabilia and photos relative to the care, repair and promotion of the state's official symbol. Open daily end of May to late October. Admission is free.

Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm 58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth 03886 603-323-7591 ~ www.remickmuseum.org Explore over 200 years of self-sustained living, from a shipwright to tavern keeper, from a country doctor to dairymen. Discover the history of one of the most influential families in Tamworth. Working farm and living history museum await.

Sugar Hill Historical Museum Main Street, Sugar Hill 03585 603-823-5336 ~ June 5–October 9, Friday–Saturday 11 am–2 pm and by appointment. In our carriage barn visit the “Then & Now” displays. Admission is free and donations are welcome.

The Frost Place 158 Ridge Road, Franconia 03580 603-823-5510 ~ www.frostplace.org This was the famous poet’s farm homestead. Includes a museum, nature trail, bookstore, 20 minute video introduction to Frost. Opens Memorial Day Weekend: Wednesday-Monday, closed Tuesday, 1-5pm. Extended fall foliage hours in September and October. Museum closes Columbus Day Weekend.

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 a week Memorial Day-March 31st, 10am-5pm. Vintage ski films showing continuously & museum shop. Free admission.

Upper Pemigewasset Historical Museum 26 Church Street, Lincoln 03251 603-745-8159 ~ The museum reflects the everyday life of past years with lots of photos, displays of logging, hotels and inns and personal memorabilia of folks who lived in this river valley from 1890's to present. Open Wednesdays 2pm-4pm and Saturday 6p-8pm beginning June 24th.

White Mountain History RickRussack@whitemountainhistory.org ~ www.whitemountainhistory.org Telling the story of 200 years of White Mountain History, this website includes information and photos of the people, places and events that made White Mountain history.

Wright Museum of WWII History Route 28/77 Center Street, Wolfeboro 03894 603-569-1212 ~ www.wrightmuseum.org Fascinating exhibits and restored WWII vehicles bring the past to life! Open Daily May–October; Sunday only in February, March and April.