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Dunbarton Historical Society To promote and instill an interest and understanding of the history and development of the Town of Dunbarton. A 501C-3 Non profit organization

10/16/2026

Ok, you asked your friends about Tuesday’s trivia and now you all want to know who answered the questions correctly! Here goes! 👇

Alison was born in Morrisville, Vermont (b) and shortly after, her parents Raymond and Sibyl Adams (a) made the move to Dunbarton! She has contributed to the community in many ways including, but not limited to, her participation and membership of The Mayflower Society (d) AND Daughters of the American Revolution! 🤯

Take a quick look at today’s reel to dive a little deeper. 😊

10/13/2026

🚨 Trivia Tuesday 🚨
This week we’re highlighting Alison Vallieres, who has served as president of the DHS for seven years!

1️⃣ Where was Alison born?
a. New Hampshire
b. Vermont
c. Maine
d. Massachusetts

2️⃣ What is her maiden name?
a. Adams
b. Standish
c. Dames
d. Williamson

Alison’s family moved to Dunbarton when she was just four years old, and her parents were charter members of the Dunbarton Historical Society. Continuing their mission of preserving and sharing our town’s history is one of the driving forces behind her involvement with the Society. The other is her late husband, Ted.

As a former DHS president, Ted initiated the transfer of the Jameson Cape home from Flintlock Farm to the DHS property on Stark Highway. Because of that connection, the Cape is especially meaningful to Alison, and she looks forward to seeing the project come to fruition!

3️⃣ What other Society is Alison a member of?
a. The Society of Architectural Historians
b. The Society for Military History
c. The Society for American Archaeology
d. The Mayflower Society

At this point, history is ingrained in Alison, and the DHS is especially dear to her heart. She has been a strong part of the Dunbarton community for years and continues to follow in her family’s footsteps!

Instead of scrolling next to each other in silence, ask your fellow scroller what they think the answers are! 😏 We’ll post the answers and a reel this Friday!

10/06/2026

Time to introduce Allison Rees! Allison isn’t originally from New Hampshire, but her husband’s family ties brought her to Dunbarton—and those generational roots helped spark her interest in the DHS!

1️⃣ How long has Allison lived in town?
a. Almost 5 years
b. Almost 10 years
c. Almost 20 years
d. Almost 30 years

Fortunately for us, Allison has served on the DHS Executive Board for six years!

2️⃣ What is her current position?
a. President
b. Vice President
c. Treasurer
d. Secretary

3️⃣ What is Allison’s favorite piece of Dunbarton history?
a. Gerry Williams
b. Stark Grange
c. Dunbarton Telephone Company
d. Scipio Page

Allison loves seeing active community involvement and hopes DHS membership continues to grow with more people dedicated to preserving and showcasing Dunbarton’s history.

Take your best guesses, ask someone what they think, then check back Friday for the answers and see how you did! As usual, we’ll have a fresh reel ready to watch too. Stay tuned!

10/02/2026

Happy October! On Tuesday we featured Wayne Mills and we have the answers to the trivia and some fun facts to share!

👉 Wayne was born in Grasmere, NH (a)—which comes with a little history of its own!

🤓 Grasmere was once home to the Hillsborough County Hospital, built in 1906 across from the county poor farm to care for the sick and the county’s poor. The hospital included separate wards for men and women, an operating room, maternity ward, and even a ward for tuberculosis patients. In 1953, it was renamed Moore General Hospital. The hospital eventually closed and the building was demolished in 1995.

🌟 Were you—or someone you know—born at Moore General Hospital in Grasmere? Leave a comment! 😍

👉 Wayne has always been drawn to the town’s churches (b) and their remarkable architecture. Both stand proud and welcoming, much like the men and women who settled our town.

🫶 Today, they’re fortunate to have hardworking, dedicated people who continue to preserve these historic buildings and the purpose they serve in our community.

👉 The farm on Mills Hill was best known for its milk (a)! Wayne has one of the few remaining Mills Dairy milk bottles, embossed with “Mills Hill, Dunbarton, NH.”

🥛 The farm delivered milk locally, but it also traveled farther! Milk was brought to the train depot in Concord—where Nina’s Bistro & Sandwiches is today—and shipped by rail to be sold in Boston. A little piece of Dunbarton history that traveled all the way to the big city!

🌟 Watch our reel to learn more!

09/29/2026

🚨 Trivia Tuesday 🚨
Anyone else feel like September just started?! This week we’re featuring DHS member and director, Wayne Mills. Let’s start at the beginning!

1️⃣ Where was he born?
a. Grasmere
b. Suncook
c. Penacook
d. Pinardville

Wayne joined the DHS around 1965 when his granduncle, J. Gardiner Mills, paid his $1 membership fee and asked him to ride on the DHS bicentennial parade float! Little did he know, it would mark the beginning of his lifelong connection to Dunbarton history and the DHS.

2️⃣ What is his favorite piece of Dunbarton history?
a. Schoolhouses
b. Churches
c. Cemeteries
d. Blacksmith shops

3️⃣ What was his family’s farm on Mills Hill best known for?
a. Milk
b. Apples
c. Potatoes
d. Turkeys

As a director, Wayne helps organize DHS events and coordinates with volunteers, members, fellow directors, and the executive board.

Wayne has said that history is made every day—but who will preserve it if we don’t? Dunbarton has a worthy legacy of its own, and it’s up to us to keep sharing it!

Now—your turn to share the trivia! Check back this Friday for answers and a new reel!

09/25/2026

Has everyone finally fallen back into the school routine? Guess it’s time to see who did their homework! 🤓

⏳ Janet has lived in Dunbarton since 1989 (d). Approaching her 37th anniversary… anyone else feel old??

🌟 She appreciates all history but has always been most drawn towards the Stark Mansion (b).

🤯 Janet has an amazing doll collection (a) including porcelain dolls of the movie “Gone With the Wind” and celebrity dolls including Lucille Ball, Marilyn Monroe, Julie Andrews, Grace Kelly, and Princess Diana!

You just never know until you ask! Watch our reel for more tidbits! 😍

09/22/2026

🚨 Trivia Tuesday 🚨
Well here we are—bye summer! Meet our newest addition to the team, Janet Gola! She started volunteering and agreed to fill a position that’s been vacant for years—Membership Chairperson—and for that, DHS is grateful!

Janet is a New Hampshire native who grew up in Manchester.

1️⃣ What year did Janet move to Dunbarton?
a. 2019
b. 2009
c. 1999
d. 1989

History was Janet’s favorite subject in school, particularly the medieval and Colonial American periods.

2️⃣ What is her favorite historical site/home in Dunbarton?
a. Stark Cemetery
b. Stark Mansion
c. Molly Stark House
d. Stark Pond

When she’s not volunteering, Janet just sits around… 😏 Oh wait—actually, she takes dance lessons, reads, quilts, and spends time with family!

3️⃣ What does Janet enjoy collecting?
a. Dolls
b. Coins
c. Beanie Babies
d. Stamps

Like many of our members, Janet believes preserving local history for future generations is important so they can learn about the past and the people who helped make Dunbarton such a great place to live!

Try the trivia, ask around, look for the answers Friday, and take a little time to watch our reel!

09/18/2026

Let’s see how y’all did with trivia this week 👇
👉 Marcia Wagner has lived in our beautiful town for 23 years (a)!

👉 It was a good day for DHS when Marcia met Nancy Frost (c).
✨ “I joined the Historical Society because of Nancy Frost’s encouragement. I met Nancy walking down Tenney Hill Road about a week after we moved here. She introduced herself and invited us to the Ham and Bean Supper. Ed and I went and we really enjoyed ourselves. Nancy introduced us to our neighbors. After that, Nancy would invite me to the Historical Society meetings, I enjoyed them, and found it was a great opportunity to meet more people from town, so I joined the Historical Society.”

👉 When her husband Ed was alive they raced tractors (d).
✨ “Ed and I had his and her tractors. When the grandkids were young we used to chase each other around the property and have races. Ed had the bigger tractor but he always gave me a chance. The grandkids loved it. Ed also gave the kids bucket rides and lifted the bucket high so the kids could pick pine cones! Now the grandkids drive the tractors, they haven’t been racing them, and for that I am grateful!”

She has some great stories to share! Take a peek at our reel for more 👀.

09/15/2026

🚨 Trivia Tuesday 🚨
Ever been fortunate enough to meet Marcia Wagner? She’s an active DHS member and has served on our Board of Directors for several years!

1️⃣ How many years has Marcia lived in Dunbarton?
a. 23
b. 32
c. 12
d. 43

2️⃣ Which longtime resident first introduced Marcia to the Dunbarton Historical Society?
a. Jean Hodgman
b. Gertrude Dulude
c. Nancy Frost
d. Arlene Little

Since then, Marcia has volunteered at our events, brought plenty of baked goods to share, and encouraged others to get involved too!

Outside of DHS, Marcia loves spending time with her grandchildren, cheering them on at sporting events, and staying active in her church.

3️⃣ When her husband Ed was alive, what did they race together?
a. Horses
b. Bikes
c. Dog sleds
d. Tractors

Marcia believes history is our heritage—and she has certainly done her part to learn it, preserve it, and share it with others.

She also loves our town’s namesake, Dumbarton, Scotland, but is thankful we went with Dunbarton instead! 😜

Before the year’s end, Marcia will be moving to her family’s property in New Boston, but she plans to remain an active DHS member. Her heart will always be in Dunbarton—and Marcia will always hold a special place in the heart of the Dunbarton Historical Society. ❤️

Check with a friend and stay tuned for answers and a reel this Friday!

Address

276 Stark Highway N
Dunbarton Center, NH
03046

Opening Hours

Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(603) 717-6086

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