Jackson Historical Society & Museum of White Mountain Art

10/17/2026

Front page news today in The Conway Daily Sun!

10/03/2026

Jackson Chronicles: Pinkham Family Arrives in Jackson

Joseph Pinkham, his wife and four children were among the first settlers to live in Jackson, arriving in 1789. They traveled with their only animal, a pig, eight miles from Bartlett bringing their provisions, household furniture, and clothing on a sled pulled on the snow by hand. The boys had the ingenious idea of harnessing their pig to the sled, which pulled it quite well.

When they arrived, they found their log-house, erected the previous autumn near the bottom of Jackson Falls, half buried in snow and had to shovel a hole to find the door. It had no chimney, no stove, no floor, no windows – just the open door and smoke hole in the roof for the fireplace. "We had but two chairs and one bedstead. Thus, we lived till the summer opened, when we moved the balance of our furniture from Conway".

Visit the Historical Society’s pumpkin display to learn more.

10/02/2026

Jackson Chronicles
Pinkham Family Arrives in Jackson
Joseph Pinkham, his wife and four children were among the first settlers to live in Jackson, arriving in 1789. They traveled with their only animal, a pig, 8 miles from Bartlett bringing their provisions, household furniture, and clothing on a sled pulled on the snow by hand. The boys had the ingenious idea of harnessing their pig to the sled, which pulled it quite well.

When they arrived, they found their log-house, erected the previous autumn near the bottom of Jackson Falls, half buried in snow and had to shovel a hole to find the door. It had no chimney, no stove, no floor, no windows – just the open door and smoke hole in the roof for the fireplace. "We had but two chairs and one bedstead. Thus, we lived till the summer opened, when we moved the balance of our furniture from Conway".
Visit the Historical Society’s pumpkin display to learn more.

09/17/2026

We’re opening our doors this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Step inside to explore new exhibits and treasures. We hope to see you!

08/05/2026

We’re on the homestretch of rescuing, restoring, and renovating our home in the 1879 Town Hall! While we don’t yet have a firm opening date, the final details are coming together and displays are going up.
To open our doors, we need friendly faces to welcome visitors. If you can spare a few hours a month, we’d love to have you as a docent. You don’t need to be a history expert or even a Jackson resident—just someone who’s happy to unlock the door, turn on the lights, and greet people with a smile.
Our regular hours will be 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. We also encourage anyone who wants to put out the Open flag on other days, especially when the weather isn’t ideal.
Jackie Connors is coordinating our docents. Ready to help or have questions? Reach out to Jackie by posting on this page..

07/27/2026

The exterior of the building is complete, and much of the interior is finished as well! We’re now getting ready for our first exhibits and a soft opening. Stay tuned for more details — we can’t wait to welcome you!

07/26/2026

For 80 years, the Christmas Farm Inn has been part of the story of Jackson.

On Saturday, June 13, we invite you to join us for a very special evening as we celebrate that legacy with
Dinner Through the Decades:
A Founders & Friends Celebration

This elegant anniversary gathering will bring together former owners, longtime friends, familiar faces, and members of our community for an evening of stories, memories, and exceptional dining curated by Chef Bonnie Moore.

The evening begins with our Time Capsule Ceremony, followed by a cocktail hour in the Historic Barn and a historic multi-course anniversary dinner honoring the generations of people who helped shape the Christmas Farm Inn.

A portion of ticket sales, along with proceeds from our 50/50 raffle, will benefit the Jackson Historical Society & Museum of White Mountain Art and help preserve the history of our community for generations to come.

This is more than a dinner.

It's a celebration of the people, memories, and moments that made the Christmas Farm Inn what it is today.

June 13, 2026 | $150++ Per Guest

Learn more and reserve your seat at https://christmasfarminnrestaurant.com/

02/20/2026

Thank you to Jackie Connors for sharing the links to the Chronicle feature on Jackson.

The program offers a wonderful look at our community and its unique character. The episode is available on YouTube in four segments (each begins with a brief ad that can be skipped after a few seconds).

Segment 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TwtmpDDsGU

Segment 2 (featuring the Historical Society)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3pkn81TlXc

Segment 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0z6YD4zIFis

Segment 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhcBuksKf_A

We hope you enjoy revisiting — or discovering — Jackson through this feature.

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01/27/2026

🎉 Happy Warren Schomaker Day! 🎉

Today we celebrate Warren Schomaker—whose passion helped shape both our history and our arts community. In 2024, the Town of Jackson formally proclaimed “Warren Schomaker Day” in recognition of his lasting impact and lifelong service.

Warren established the Museum of White Mountain Art, expanding the Society’s mission to include the region’s remarkable artistic legacy alongside Jackson’s history. His vision helped ensure that White Mountain art would have a permanent home in Jackson—accessible to residents and visitors alike.

If you have a favorite Warren memory—an exhibit, a conversation, a story he shared—please add it in the comments. Let’s fill today with the kind of community spirit he gave to Jackson for so many years.

Warren's life story (to the age of 90), written by his wife Leslie, can be found here: https://passagetothepast.wordpress.com/tag/warren-schomaker/

12/20/2025

Stop by the Jackson Historical Society this weekend — Saturday & Sunday, 10:00–2:00 — and come snoop to see what we’ve been up to!

Upstairs, you’ll find an impressive 19th-century White Mountain art gallery. If you have houseguests who haven’t seen it yet, this is a perfect outing. And if you’re still finishing holiday shopping, we have some wonderful, unique items for sale — ideal gifts you won’t find anywhere else.

Downstairs… well, it’s a work in progress 😅 We recently removed wall paneling after a unanimous vote by the building committee (let’s just say it wasn’t aging gracefully). While we hoped to uncover good plaster behind it, no such luck. Next steps: removing the old plaster and lath, insulating the space, and installing new plasterboard before painting. It’s messy now, but it’s all part of moving the project forward.

✨ Buy local.
🚗 Avoid North Conway traffic.
❤️ Support a nonprofit doing important preservation work.