Last updated: 2/4/2011
Newport, New Hampshire
Street Address
22 Main Street
Newport, NH 03773
Mailing Address
PO Box 413
Newport, NH 03773
phone: 603-863-1294
e-mail: newporths1761@gmail.com
web: www.newportnhhistory.org

Hours

June through September
Friday - Saturday
10 AM - 2 PM
If you would like to visit at another time, please make an appointment by calling 603.863.2194

Admissions

Free

Museum Type(s)

Staff

Christina O'brien
phone:
e-mail:
Lawrence Cote
phone:
e-mail:
Brenda Curtis
phone:
e-mail:
Mary Lou McGuire
phone: 603-863-1294
Description

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.

The Newport Historical Society Museum is located on the second floor of the Old Courthouse building behind the Newport Town Hall & Opera House.

History

The Historical Society and Museum were incorporated in 1975, although an earlier organization was in existence circa 1927.

Library
Access: General Public
Appointment required: Yes
Publications

Quarterly newsletter: February, May, August, November
Publications include Milltown Messenger

Services
Online Gift Shop
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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