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Canaan NH Historical Society Canaan Historical Society works to preserve and promote the history of Canaan. This site is open to anyone interested in the History of Canaan, NH.

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THE CANAAN HISTORICAL MUSEUM WILL CLOSE FOR THE SEASON AT 4PM, ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026. PLEASE CONSIDER A FINANCIA...
10/09/2026

THE CANAAN HISTORICAL MUSEUM WILL CLOSE FOR THE SEASON AT 4PM, ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2026.
PLEASE CONSIDER A FINANCIAL DONATION TO HELP KEEP OUR MUSEUM IN GREAT SHAPE. CHECKS CAN BE MADE OUT TO: CANAAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY, WITH "MUSEUM" IN THE MEMO. MAIL TO: CANAAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY, P.O. BOX 402, CANAAN, NH 03741. SEE YOU IN JULY 2027!

FIFTY YEARS AGO...SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1976CANAAN, NH FAIR GROUNDS HOSTED A "HARVEST FESTIVAL" WHICH ATTRACTED APPROX 60...
10/01/2026

FIFTY YEARS AGO...SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1976
CANAAN, NH FAIR GROUNDS HOSTED A "HARVEST FESTIVAL" WHICH ATTRACTED APPROX 60,000 ROCK MUSIC FANS, AND RAISED CHAOS IN THE TOWN.

SOURCES: DONNA ZANI-DUNKERTON, VALLEY NEWS, NH HERITAGE HISTORY FACEBOOK PAGE, UNH STUDENT NEWSPAPER 9/1976

DOLLY PARTON PERFORMED AT THE CANAAN NH FAIR - AUGUST 1975! WERE YOU THERE TO HEAR HER SING? PLEASE SHARE YOUR MEMORIES!...
09/09/2026

DOLLY PARTON PERFORMED AT THE CANAAN NH FAIR - AUGUST 1975! WERE YOU THERE TO HEAR HER SING? PLEASE SHARE YOUR MEMORIES!

SOURCE: REPRODUCTION COURTESY OF THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME/HATCH SHOW PRINT

THANKS TO ALL WHO ATTENDED LAST NIGHT'S "NEVER TOO LATE" LIVE CONCERT AT THE CANAAN MEETING HOUSE! YOUR DONATIONS WERE ...
08/20/2026

THANKS TO ALL WHO ATTENDED LAST NIGHT'S "NEVER TOO LATE" LIVE CONCERT AT THE CANAAN MEETING HOUSE! YOUR DONATIONS WERE MUCH APPRECIATED. **DID ANYONE HAPPEN TO TAKE A WOMAN'S LIGHT GRAY SWEATER BY ACCIDENT? PLEASE MESSAGE HERE, TO ARRANGE FOR ITS RETURN.**

08/20/2026

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE ATTENDING "NEVER TOO LATE'S" CONCERT LAST NIGHT! IT WAS GREAT TO SEE YOU ALL, WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF THE CANAAN MEETING HOUSE! **DID ANYONE TAKE A WOMAN'S GRAY SWEATER BY ACCIDENT? PLEASE MESSAGE HERE TO ARRANGE FOR RETURN.**

08/19/2026

Bringing some fantastic songwriters together for a fine night of entertainment. Come out and join Sky King, Rick Clogston, Rob LeBlanc and Martin Decato. Come early stay late! Goodwill offerings appreciated.

FREE LIVE MUSIC AT THE MEETING HOUSE - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 AT 7PM!465 CANAAN STREET, CANAAN NH.LIGHT REFRESHMENTS SERVE...
08/17/2026

FREE LIVE MUSIC AT THE MEETING HOUSE - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 AT 7PM!
465 CANAAN STREET, CANAAN NH.
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS SERVED!

COME JOIN US FOR A MUSICAL EVENING!
08/09/2026

COME JOIN US FOR A MUSICAL EVENING!

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