Jackson Historical Society & Museum of White Mountain Art

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 at [email protected].

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.

12/19/2025

History in the Making: The Restoration of Jackson’s 1879 Town Hall

Two years ago today, the Wildcat River flooded, undermining the stability of Jackson’s 1879 Town Hall and knocking out its furnace. Until that moment, relocating and restoring the building had not been part of the Jackson Historical Society’s plans. But faced with the real possibility of losing this landmark, the Board made a bold decision: to launch a capital campaign to rescue, restore, and renovate the Town Hall.

What followed has been nothing short of extraordinary.

Over the past two years, more than $1 million has been raised through the generosity of hundreds of donors who believed this building — and what it represents — was worth saving. The project has come with significant challenges. Powerline relocation alone exceeded $175,000. With the Town Hall wedged between the river and the road, all excavation had to happen from the front. Massive glacier-left boulders required digging down 14 feet so equipment could access beneath the building, then refilling the entire area. Each step brought unexpected complexity and cost.

Today, we’re proud to share that the rescue phase is complete.

The Town Hall has been safely relocated, power lines moved, and a brand-new foundation and full basement installed. The building now has water and septic, rotten sills have been replaced, the original tin ceiling repaired and painted, and the historic wood sash windows are currently being restored.

And thanks to an exceptionally generous gift from Lorraine and Bob Tilney, the Society can now complete the original restoration and move forward with important improvements, including:
• Restoring the front porch and entryway
• Completing the handicap entrance ramp
• Replacing paneling with plasterboard and adding insulation
• Updating and extending electrical wiring
• Moving the propane line inside the building
• Adding a bathroom behind the stage
• Installing a platform lift and elevator
• Installing a fire suppression system
• Painting the exterior
• Creating a parking area and landscaping the grounds

While there is still work ahead, each step brings us closer to returning this historic building to the heart of the village.

Once complete, the Town Hall will serve as a fully accessible, restored community space — hosting programs, partnering with Jackson Grammar School and other local organizations, and welcoming residents and visitors alike for generations to come.

Fundraising continues, and contributions may be sent to:
Jackson Historical Society
PO Box 8
Jackson, NH 03846

This is what it looks like when a community comes together to protect its history. ❤️

12/13/2025

JHS Art Gallery Open This Weekend 🎨

Stop by the Jackson Historical Society this Saturday and Sunday, 10:00–2:00, to view a truly impressive collection of 19th-century White Mountain art. An art sale is also underway, with wonderful pieces available.

Renovations at the building continue as well. Last week, old paneling was removed in hopes of uncovering usable plaster beneath. Unfortunately, the plaster is in poor condition and will need to be removed and replaced with plasterboard. The upside is that this allows for the addition of insulation—something the building has never had.

As often happens with historic restoration, the scope keeps growing, along with the costs. When finished, the goal is a building that will stand strong and well cared for for another 150 years.

Come enjoy the art, support the restoration, and be part of preserving Jackson’s history.

12/05/2025

🎁 Holiday Shopping at the Jackson Historical Society 🎁
Skip the crowds, avoid downtown traffic, and discover gifts you won’t find anywhere else!

If you’re shopping for someone who already has everything — or you love supporting local nonprofits — this is your spot. Come browse one of the finest collections of early White Mountain art in New Hampshire. (It’s absolutely worth a visit, even if you’re “just looking!”)

🕘 Open Saturdays & Sundays, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

✨ What you’ll find:
– Framed historic prints
– Early maps of the White Mountains & New Hampshire, complete with fascinating historical details
– 19th-century unsigned oil paintings — beautifully executed and surprisingly affordable
– Original works by noted White Mountain School artists — truly a gift of a lifetime

These are gifts that never wear out, never need batteries, aren’t available anywhere else in the Valley, and definitely don’t require Amazon shipping. 😉

Want to preview the collection? Visit the online catalog at the Jackson Historical Society website. Need another time? The Society is happy to open by appointment — just email [email protected]

📍 Parking Tip: Park above the building and follow the plowed path along the riverside entrance.

Support local history, find something unforgettable, and make holiday shopping actually enjoyable! See you in Jackson! 🎄