Merrimack Historical Society

05/28/2026

Get ready for a day of celebration of our country's 250th birthday. Time Capsule, Games, Crafts and more. Stay tuned for updates.

Looking forward to see you there.

04/29/2026

Merrimack Historical Society, Open Hours, May 2nd, 10:00am-2:00pm, 10 Depot Street.

!! 4th Grade Field Trips are continuing at #12 Schoolhouse !!

!! The YANKEE BRASS BAND is coming in July !

Open Hours – Saturday – May 2nd 10:00am-2:00pm
Spring 2026 continues to come on strong. Come by and say hi and see what the Merrimack Historical Society has in store for 2026!

We are very excited about our plans for 2026. They include offering Merrimack’s fourteen classes of 4th grade students a living field trip to our District Schoolhouse #12 to participate in and witness education as it was experienced in the 1850s of which you are planning on being a part. Thornton's Ferry 4th graders have experienced this now! Reeds Ferry and Mastricola grades are coming soon. The field trips will be continuing the entire month of May. This is exciting for the Society, the School District, the Students and Teachers and the Merrimack Community.

We will also be participating in Merrimack’s 4th of July parade. And we will be hosting the Yankee Brass Band in July to continue the celebration of our country’s 250th anniversary. In celebration of the 250th, the Society has its latest offering available, the 250th Anniversary Tote Bag. https://tinyurl.com/MHS-Totebag

Thank you again for supporting our local merchants where you may find our covered bridge pewter ornaments.

HC Salon & Day Spa
Reeds Ferry Lumber
Silva’s Auto
Town Hall of Merrimack

Or shop online at https://tinyurl.com/PewterCovBri

Come by and review the events from the past month.

Thank you in advance for supporting the Merrimack Historical Society

04/16/2026

Merrimack Historical Society Meeting Agenda
April 21, 2026

!! 4th Grade Field Trips will begin at #12 Schoolhouse on April 20th!!

!! The YANKEE BRASS BAND is coming in July !!

6:00 PM Open Doors: Free and open to the Public:

6:15 PM Pledge of Allegiance – Charles “Chuck” Mower
6:15 PM President’s Address – Charles “Chuck” Mower
6:30 PM Treasurer Report – Larry Shower
6:35 PM Chuck Mower Tidbit

Quick break.

7:00 PM Guest Speaker: Mary Adams (Redcoats & Rebels: New Hampshire and the American Revolution)

Program: (Redcoats & Rebels: New Hampshire and the American Revolution)
New Hampshire often gets overlooked in the narrative of the American Revolution, overshadowed by its noisy neighbor to the south. Nowadays, few people know about Paul Revere’s first ride, which was to Portsmouth in December 1774 to warn the patriots that the British were coming to reinforce Fort William and Mary, five months before the Redcoats marched on Concord and Lexington. Nor do they know that two-thirds of the troops at the Battle of Bunker Hill were from New Hampshire. Most people are also unaware that New Hampshire’s Provincial Congress adopted the first state constitution in January 1776, making no mention of royal authority and essentially declaring independence from Great Britain six months before anyone else. And this is just the beginning of New Hampshire’s revolutionary story

BIO: Born and raised in New Hampshire, Mary has always loved surrounding herself with history. Her passion for storytelling led her to become a tour guide at various locations, including San Francisco, Boston, and her favorite, Glacier National Park. Her work as an interpreter for the National Park Service further honed her skills. Currently, Mary serves as Operations Manager for The Pursuit of History Weekends, where she coordinates specially curated, one-of-a-kind experiences aimed at inspiring broader public engagement with history. She is also on staff at the New Hampshire Historical Society, where she has played a pivotal role in presenting the Granite State Stories programs for HTG in 2023 and 2024. Mary narrates many of the Society’s video productions, including virtual field trips for children, and delivers workshops for adult audiences on organizing cemetery tours and scavenger hunts. Additionally, she trains the Society’s museum educators, ensuring high-quality learning experiences for visitors of all ages.

04/15/2026

District Schoolhouse #12 is ready for Merrimack 4th Grade Field trips. See you soon!

04/14/2026

04/14/2026

The Merrimack Historical Society is celebrating America's 250th with focus on Merrimack. As part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration, former students are being sought by the Merrimack Historical Society. If you are one of those below or know of one, please contact the Historical Society at [email protected]. See the attached images for detail. Thank you for your responses.

03/29/2026

Merrimack Historical Society - Open Hours – Saturday – April 4th
10 Depot Street, Merrimack, NH

11:00am-2:00pm (Starting 1 hour later than past open hour events)

!! 4th Grade Field Trips will begin at #12 Schoolhouse in April!!

!! The YANKEE BRASS BAND is coming in July !!

Welcome to Spring 2026! Come by and say hi and see what the Merrimack Historical Society has in store for 2026!

We continue making plans for 2026. Including offering Merrimack’s 14 classes of 4th grade students a living field trip to our District Schoolhouse #12 to participate in and witness education as it was experienced in the 1850's. See image with Renovation in Progress attached.

The field trips will be starting this month, the week of April 20th. This is exciting for the Society, the School District, the Students and Teachers and Merrimack Community.

We will also be participating in Merrimack’s 4th of July parade. And we will be hosting the Yankee Brass band in July to continue the celebration of our country’s 250th anniversary. An exciting year ahead!

03/09/2026

As a nonprofit partner in the Hannaford Community Bag Program, The Merrimack Historical Society will receive a $1 donation for every $2.50 reusable Community Bag sold during March 2026 at the following Hannaford location in Bedford, NH.

4 Jenkins Road, Bedford NH

Thank you for your support of the Merrimack historical Society

03/02/2026

When did the Merrimack Historical Society begin you ask...? The Village Crier issue of June 17, 1970 provides a clue......

We are going strong at our headquarters at 10 Depot Street these days.

02/12/2026

February 17th Monthly Meeting
Merrimack Historical Society Meeting Agenda – February 17th, 2026

!! 4th Grade Field Trips will begin at #12 Schoolhouse in April!!

!! The YANKEE BRASS BAND is coming in July !!

6:00 PM Open Doors: Free and open to the Public:

6:15 PM Pledge of Allegiance – Charles “Chuck” Mower
6:15 PM President’s Address – Charles “Chuck” Mower
6:30 PM Treasurer Report – Larry Shower
6:35 PM Chuck Mower Tidbit

Quick break.

7:00 PM Evening Presentation: State House Video Tour

Program: Take a video tour of the New Hampshire State House in Concord. If you have never been to New Hampshire’s state capital building in New Hampshire, this tour will guide you through the building, showcasing the Hall of Flags, the House of Representative chamber, the Senate chamber and the Executive Council room. All are welcome.

BIO: Virginia Drew has led the State House Visitor Center for over 25 years. A New Hampshire native, she was born in the state’s first capital and developed a passion for NH history early in life. She serves as Chair of the Board of Selectmen in Epsom, is a founder of the Friends of the Epsom Library, and has served as Library Trustee, School Board member, and Municipal Budget Committee member. Virginia is also active in the Epsom Historical Association.
On the national level, she sits on the Executive Board for the National Legislative Services and Security Association. Her travels include visits to 42 U.S. capitols, four Canadian capitols, the British Parliament, and the seats of the French and Dutch parliaments. She has visited every library in the State of NH and visits libraries in every place she visits.
Virginia loves exploring and sharing New Hampshire’s rich and fascinating history.

Virginia J Drew
State House Visitor Center Director
107 North Main St. room 119
Concord, NH 03301
[email protected]

Followed by Q&A