Do you find History interesting? Would you like to find out more about the history of Plaistow, its residents and the surrounding area. Then stop by and give us a visit. We have soooo much that has to be done to update and upgrade the historical society, our collections. The Historical Society is in need…
The center granite piece inscribed TOWN HALL, pictured here in the old Town Hall circa 1890, can be found in the basement foundation of the new Town Hall built in 1895. It is located on the west wall, just below the current entranceway. During renovations to Town Hall the granite piece has been partially blocked…
Would you like to visit us at the museum, everyone is welcome. It may not be easy to stop in on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. when we have scheduled our work session. All you need to do is let us know when you can make it. Call 603 382-1675 and leave a…
The museum will be open at 10 A.M. to welcome Plaistow’s toddlers. Pictures of toddlers taken last year will be available , there is no charge.
On our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/PlaistowHistoricalSociety, a series on the old school houses in town made us aware of some information which is in error on this website. The schools were mis-identified as District 1 through 4 and the locations also. The correct information: In 1896, the first Pollard School was built, thanks to generous donations of…
The museum will be open and you are welcome to come by for a visit.
PHS Membership Application Interested in joining us in preserving the history of Plaistow? Please click on the “Membership” tab above and it will bring you to a page from which you can print a Membership Application. Dues are only $10 for individual members and $16 for families. Are you a student? Then your dues are a…
The PHS now has its own Facebook Page. Please “like” us there. We will post interesting pictures and information there. The page is public – check us out!
Songs of Old New Hampshire Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 7:00 pm Location: Plaistow Public Library 85 Main St. Drawing heavily on the repertoire of traditional singer Lena Bourne Fish (1873-1945) of Jaffrey and Temple, New Hampshire, Jeff Warner offers the songs and stories that, in the words of Carl Sandburg, tell us “where we…
