Jaffrey Historical Society

04/10/2026

Last night the JHS held its annual Potluck Dinner. We had a nice crowd and some delicious food! After dinner, we had the privilege of hearing from Dr. Robert Goodby, who spoke about his recent discoveries of Native American sites in Jaffrey, Rindge, and Peterborough. He also spoke about his research into dugout canoes. His presentation was enjoyed by all!

04/09/2026

Tonight is the JHS Annual Potluck Dinner! The dinner starts at 5 and is for members only - However, at 6 pm the public is welcome to join us for our speaker, FPU professor Dr. Robert Goodby. Dr. Goodby will talk about Native Americans in our region, speak of some of his discoveries in surrounding towns, and look at the JHS' collection of Abenaki artifacts. Please join us for this free event!

04/01/2026

Great news! The JHS is proud to announce our new Drive Thru window! Using the existing former TD Bank teller booth on 10 Goodnow Street, the JHS will be proud to offer quick history lessons, free samples of our famous lock of Paul Revere's hair, and a fully animatronic Amos Fortune telling stories from his life. Great fun for the kids! We're happy that this community service will start in 2027 - on April 1.

03/27/2026

It was great to see you - thanks for your support!

03/27/2026

Tonight the Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce honored the Historical Society with its Non-Profit of the Year Award. We are deeply honored by this recognition. Thank you for your support!

03/14/2026

Thank you Jaffrey voters, for approving Article 17!

More news to follow soon!

03/08/2026

If you missed tonight’s reception, you can still see the show! Now through April 18 - featuring:
-Amos Fortune Artifacts
-the Dean Murder Evidence
-Abenaki artifacts from Contoocook Lake
-Charlie Bacon’s original Bacon Jug molds
-And much more!

03/07/2026

If you are a Jaffrey voter, we would appreciate your support in voting YES on Article 17 on the Town Meeting Warrant on March 14. This allows us to lease the former Town Offices on Goodnow Street as a new home for the JHS. THANK YOU in advance!

02/01/2026

Our February program, “Who was John Stark?” will be held Thursday, Feb 12, at 6 pm at the Jaffrey Civic Center. Join us as George Morrison guides us through the life of NH’s most famous Revolutionary soldier- the hero of Bunker Hill, Bennington, and the man who gave us “Live Free or Die!” This program is free, open to the public, and light refreshments will be served.

12/12/2025

The 20th Annual Currier and Ives Cookie Tour is Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Tired of shopping online and at the malls? Come join us, the B&Bs and inns, restaurants, unique boutiques and gift shops and historical societies of the Monadnock Region, as we open our doors to the public to share homemade holiday cookies!

Where to buy tickets: Frogg Brewing, The Park Theatre, The Inn at East Hill Farm

And cookies aren’t all you get! You also get:

the cookie recipes
refreshments
the opportunity to see our businesses decorated for the holidays
the chance to shop for unique gifts you might not find anywhere else
Participants must visit at least 10 stops on the tour to be entered to win a monetary gift certificate that can be redeemed at any participating location on the tour
And it’s all for a good cause as a portion of the proceeds will be donated to a local non-profit.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

12/12/2025