Swanzey Historical Museum

08/09/2026

I'll be at the museum this morning, stop in and chat if you can.

07/26/2026

I will be at the museum today, if you have time and would like to stop by and chat. Enjoy the view of Mt Caesar from a JA French stereoscope card circa 1880's

07/09/2026

Stop by to visit our newest exhibit, Rose the carousel horse at the Swanzey Historical Museum. She'll be waiting in her new stall to greet you!

06/21/2026

06/20/2026

Still no Power! The Swanzey Historical Museum is closed today, June 21st due to no power as a result of the Thursday storm that brought down a tree across from the museum. Because we weren't aware of the issue until the alarm failed to call in to the company on Friday morning, we didn't get into the system until yesterday afternoon. We will keep you posted on when we will be back open. As for the photo, this is my Dad, Carroll K Dunham and Barbara (Dunham) Twombly on top of a tree on Sawyers Crossing Road after the 1938 hurricane in front of Barbara's house. Happy Father's Day to all!

05/12/2026

A Wonderful Visit from Cutler School

Today we welcomed the students of Cutler School to the Swanzey Historical Museum for their annual visit. Their curiosity, enthusiasm, and thoughtful questions brought great energy to the museum as they explored the many artifacts and stories that make up the history of their town.

It is always a pleasure to see young learners connect with the past, and this year’s group was especially engaged. From early Swanzey tools and household items to local photographs and unique historical pieces, the students showed genuine interest in how earlier generations lived, worked, and shaped the community they call home.

We are grateful for their visit and for the teachers and staff who make this tradition possible. A wonderful time was had by all, and we look forward to welcoming them again next year.

03/28/2026

This photo comes to us from Ashley Woods, who's 2nd great grandmother was Virginia Brown, sister of Gordon Brown. This was the "New" Post Office in West Swanzey. This building is still there and is currently a private residence. We remember it as a store on one side and a laundromat on the other. Dora's Store for some and Annie's Store for others. This picture appears to be in the mid 1920's with the truck. What I am most curious about is why so many bags of mail?

12/28/2025

August 1955 at the beginning of Swanzey Old Home Day festivities , Governor Lane Dwinell cuts the ribbon dedicating NH Route 32 as the "Old Homestead Highway". Also in the picture is Swanzey's State Representative, J Edward Bouvier, who introduced the bill. A picnic supper was enjoyed in the Grange and on tables on the lawn in front of the Mt Caesar Union Library after the ceremony. During the dinner, a band concert was provided by the Old Homestead Band under the direction of J Edward Bouvier.

12/07/2025

In case anyone is interested, here's a link to download a copy of The History of Swanzey, New Hampshire. Courtesy of the University of New Hampshire.

Includes index.; "Genealogies": p. [269]-504; "Biographical and supplementary": p. 505-573.