The Historical Society opens each Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and is handicapped accessible.
Join our learned docents, and learn our history!
the Newport Historical Society manages the Nettleton Museum at 20 Central Street, Newport NH. the museum is open each Sunday from 10 am - 2 pm. There is no admission charged.
The public is invited!
The mission of the Newport Historical
Society shall be to bring together those people interested
in the history of Newport New Hampshire and Sullivan Coun
ty New Hampshire. This mission includes:
colle
cting, preserving and displaying objects of historical significance; providing educational programs;
supporting historical research; fostering public interest; supporting the Society and the Newport
Historical Society Museum.
Gift Shop Items including books, glassware, Christmas ornaments and more can be found at this site: http://www.newportnhhistory.org/index.php?nav=31
"Since 1854, the Newport Historical Society has collected and preserved five centuries of history and continues to document Newport’s unique contribution to our national narrative.The Newport Historical Society retains and preserves significant collections of artifacts, documents and properties. It supports, generates and collates scholarship on the history of Newport County and its place in American history. And, it develops and delivers a variety of educational programs — exhibits, tours, conferences, publications and other formats — to transmit information and open dialogs with the public about history."
