Henniker Historical Society and Museum

07/24/2026

Mark your calendars for our museum reopening event and bell ringing!

07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day from the Henniker Historical Society!

07/03/2026

Henniker is participating in the NH Historical Society's 603 History Hunt. Towns around the state have put artifacts on display for hunters to find (there are two in Henniker). The event goes through the month of July and prizes will be awarded! It's a great way to learn more about our state's Revolutionary War history!

For more information, go to https://www.nhhistory.org/Educate/603-History-Hunt

07/03/2026

Due to the July 4th holiday, the Henniker Historical Society will be closed on Saturday (tomorrow). Enjoy a few photos from past July 4th celebrations!

06/18/2026

Due to numerous scheduling conflicts, we won't be open this weekend, June 20th. However, we do hope you'll stop by the parish hall at 6:30 tonight, June 18, for our talk on Henniker's One Room School Houses and annual meeting.

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06/16/2026

06/14/2026

Come join us this week for a fascinating discussion on the history of Henniker's one-room schoolhouses! We also need members to attend to vote in our new board. Hope to see you all there!

06/12/2026

MARKING REVOLUTIONARY VETERANS' GRAVES JUNE 14TH

Come join us at the Center Cemetery (behind town hall) on Sunday, June 14 at 1:00 pm to put flags on the graves of our Revolutionary War Veterans to honor them on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. We will also be placing flags at the Depot Hill cemetery and the Plummer Cemetery (corner of Plummer Hill and River Rd). Special thanks to Henniker's American Legion Post 81 for their generous donation of the flags.

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06/12/2026

Don't forget to stop by the Tucker Free Library for your chance to add your name to the Declaration of Independence! This is a great opportunity to sign the document that will become part of HHS's permanent 250th celebration collection and make you a permanent part of our town's history!

06/01/2026

Greetings, Henniker!
This year, our nation marks an extraordinary milestone, 250 years of independence.
Henniker is celebrating in a way that invites every one of us to step directly into history. The
Henniker Historical Society, together with passionate members of our community, has
crafted a series of special events for this year, each one honoring the spirit, courage, and
legacy of the people who shaped our town and our country. But among these celebrations,
one experience stands out as truly unforgettable.
In the east wing of the Tucker Free Library, a stunning replica of the Declaration of
Independence awaits you. More than a display, it’s an invitation. Sit at the historic-style
desk, take up the quill and ink, and add your name to the Declaration, just as the founders
did two and a half centuries ago. It’s a rare chance to feel the weight of history, to imagine
the bravery of those original signers, and to leave your own mark on a document that will be
preserved for generations.
Your signature won’t simply fade into the past. The Henniker Historical Society will archive
this commemorative Declaration and proudly display it at future celebrations, allowing
descendants and community members to discover the names of those who stood here in
2026. It’s a living connection between our past, present, and future.
This remarkable exhibit runs from June 1 to August 2, 2026. Don’t miss your chance to be
part of Henniker’s story. So, sign boldly and help carry our shared history forward.
Christopher Boteilho
Board of Directors
Henniker Historical Society

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