New Hampshire Historical Society facts for kids
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The New Hampshire Historical Society's headquarters at 30 Park Street, Concord.
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| Founded | 1823 (202 years ago) |
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| Type | Nonprofit |
| Focus | History of New Hampshire |
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President
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William H. Dunlap |
| Publication | Historical New Hampshire |
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12 (full time) 17 (part time) |
The New Hampshire Historical Society is a special group that helps save and share the exciting history of New Hampshire. It's a nonprofit, which means it works for the public good, not for profit. Their main office is in Concord, which is the capital city of New Hampshire.
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What is the New Hampshire Historical Society?
The New Hampshire Historical Society is an independent group. It works to collect, protect, and share the story of New Hampshire. They want everyone to learn about the state's past.
How Old is the Society?
The Society was started way back in 1823. This means it celebrated its 200th birthday in 2023! They even wrote about their long history in their own magazine, Historical New Hampshire.
What Does the Society Collect?
Over the past two centuries, the Society has gathered a huge collection. It includes thousands of books, old papers, and objects. All these items help tell the story of New Hampshire. You can find information about their collections online. This includes many pictures, too!
The Society shares its amazing collections in many ways. They have a library and a museum you can visit. They also use their websites, books, and special exhibits. Plus, they offer educational programs for both students and adults.
Learning About Democracy
In 2017, the Society started a cool project. It was called the "Democracy Project." This project aimed to make learning about history and civics fun. Civics is about how our government works.
What is Moose on the Loose?
The Democracy Project created a special learning tool. It's called "Moose on the Loose: Social Studies for Granite State Kids." This online resource helps students and teachers learn about New Hampshire's history. In 2024, the Society won an award for this project. The American Association for State and Local History gave them a Leadership in History Award.
How the Society Works
A group of people called a board of trustees guides the Society. They also have a team of professional staff members. Their library and museum are located at 30 Park Street in Concord. You can visit them throughout the year.
How is the Society Supported?
The New Hampshire Historical Society is a nonprofit organization. This means it relies on support from people. It gets money from membership dues and donations. These contributions help them continue their important work.
See also
- List of historical societies in New Hampshire
