Conway NH Historical Society

05/29/2026

As we continue the organization of our collection, we find new hidden treasures almost daily. Today’s is a ledger from the Whitaker Family from 1826!

Charles S. Whitaker was in charge of this particular ledger, recording sales of butter, a brush and a hymn book, among other things.

We are so grateful for all of the donors over the years who have donated pieces of Conway history to be preserved for the future.

05/25/2026

A little history on the origins of Memorial Day 🇺🇸

Since 1971, Memorial Day has been observed on the last Monday of May.

However, the roots of Memorial Day, then known as Decoration Day, date back to the Civil War era. Local commemorations, the first of which were organized by women and African Americans, involved laying flowers on the graves of soldiers who perished during the war.

More on the origins of Memorial Day: https://s.si.edu/3RHmNUN

📷: “Decoration Day: They Gave Their All” postcard, Archives Center, Warshaw Collection of Business Americana

05/19/2026

Anyone who knows Brian Wiggin knows he likes to tell stories. And now he has written a book telling his story of growing up in Conway! Join us as he discusses his new book The Heritage I Was Handed and shares some of those stories.

Copies of Brian's book will be available for purchase ($30 cash or check) 📚

05/14/2026

Join us for our opening day! Take a guided tour and check out our Grand Hotels of the Valley exhibit!

05/12/2026

Join us tonight for part 2 of our "walk" through North Conway Village! We will cover the original Our Lady of the Mountains Church down to the Whitaker property and Whitaker Woods.

6:30pm in the Conway Public Library's Periodical Room. Free and open to the public!

05/05/2026

Join us next week for part 2 of our "walk" through North Conway Village!

Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30pm in the Periodical Room at the Conway Public Library 📚

04/30/2026

I know some of our members have cut a rug on the glass dance floor! Let's hear your stories! 💃🕺

04/23/2026

The Eastern Slope Inn turns 100 this summer! Join ESI for a week-long celebration from July 11-18 with games, movies, speak-easy nights and plenty of 1920s inspired events. Check out the schedule below 👇

04/14/2026

Join us tonight at 6:30pm for our first program!

**Programs are now being held at the Conway Public Library in the Periodical Room**

02/11/2026

Your chance to own a piece of Conway's history!
We have a limited number of benches from Conway's original Town Hall building for sale. Each bench is about 6' long, wooden, and in good shape. Please contact us if you are interested! Sale goes until April 1!