Salisbury Historical Society, NH

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Preserving Salisbury, NH History To promote the interest in and the understanding of the history of the town of Salisbury and the State of New Hampshire.

To collect and preserve objects, facts, and information of historical significance to the area and to make them available to all who wish to examine and study them.

10/31/2026

The Executive Board will meet on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Salisbury Town Hall.

We are pleased to share that Executive Board meetings are now open to all members and friends of the Salisbury Historical Society. We welcome you to attend, listen in, share your interest, and stay informed about the Society’s activities and plans.

We hope you’ll join us!

Warm regards,
Salisbury Historical Society

10/29/2026

1913 — Income

John W. Horton, for picking moths, Bounties on hedgehogs,

You never know what you’ll find in Salisbury’s old town records.

10/28/2026

1889 — Where to Shop, Back in the Day!

Need groceries, a new stove, kitchen goods, or a place to get your horse shod? Franklin Falls had you covered!

These advertisements from 1889 feature Judkins & Wallace, H. E. Blake’s grocery store, and Archie MacDonnell’s blacksmith shop. You could even pay for your goods with wood, hay, or grain!

And for keeping up with the news, The Merrimack Journal was looking for four or six correspondents right here in Salisbury.

A little glimpse into everyday life and commerce in our region more than 135 years ago!

10/27/2026

The 1902 Salisbury Board of Health entry in the Town Report is an interesting glimpse into how a small New Hampshire town handled public health more than 120 years ago.

Town reports from this period can reveal who served on the Board of Health, what health concerns were being monitored, and what responsibilities the town considered important enough to report to its residents.

10/26/2026

1895 — and a talking-to from the school board, documented in the Annual Report! Imagine, Salisbury had six schools that year. Quite a different time in our town’s history!

10/22/2026

Back in 2019, SHS spearheaded a project to place signs on Salisbury’s historic homes. While cleaning out a closet in the Meeting House, we recently discovered the original “blanks” used to create those signs.

We are offering these blanks to current homeowners who may be interested in having theirs for their historic home. The attached photo provides an example.

If you would like your sign and if we have the corresponding blank, simply reply to this email, and we will arrange for pickup or delivery.

We would love to see these signs find their way home!

10/18/2026

From 2020 - Good things happen when people come together with a shared purpose, a generous spirit, and a willingness to help. One person’s idea can spark another person’s effort, and before long, something meaningful happens that none of them could have accomplished alone.

10/17/2026

August 1966 -

The Salisbury Historical Society began with a mission to save the historic Salisbury Town Hearse. Since then, it has grown into so much more than the preservation of a single piece of history. Today, the Society continues to bring Salisbury’s heritage to life through its 4th Grade Round Robin Program, High School Scholarship Award, Historical Flag Project, and publications celebrating the town’s Historic Houses and Lost Houses.

From preserving the past to educating and inspiring future generations, the Salisbury Historical Society remains dedicated to keeping Salisbury’s history alive for years to come.

Our next Meeting is Tuesday November 10th at 6pm at the Salisbury Town Hall. We would love to have you join us.

10/16/2026

This post is a special request for Dorothy Grindle, who visited this home when the Britton family moved in during the 1970s. “Sarah was my friend, and I spent time there as well.“ ❤️ It’s wonderful to share these memories and a little piece of the home’s history with those who remember it.

What historic Salisbury home would like to see featured next?

Address

Salisbury Historical Society, PO Box 263
Salisbury, NH
03268

Opening Hours

1pm - 3pm

Website

http://salisburyhistoricalsociety.org/

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