Jackson Historical Society
23 Black Mountain Road
Jackson, New Hampshire 03846
. . .keeping the past alive
23 Black Mountain Road
Jackson, New Hampshire 03846
. . .keeping the past alive
Formed in April 1977, the Jackson Historical Society helps preserve the history of Jackson, New Hampshire. The Society maintains collections of historical artifacts, maps, books, and documents.
It also features 19th century art of the White Mountains with a permanent collection of paintings as well as an annual show and sale of White Mountain art.
The Society is located in the former Jackson Town Hall, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is a non-profit, membership-based organization led by a dedicated group of volunteers who strive to preserve and remember the past.
As much as we want to share our historic displays and our 19th century collection of White Mountain Art, we are closed for our historic building relocation. During the construction process, the property will be off limits due to safety concerns. Stay tuned to this website for further details on the move and to our re-opening date.
Become a member by clicking here.
Or become a volunteer. Step into the past and make history come alive! The Jackson Historical Society is on the hunt for passionate, energetic souls—whether you’re a history buff or a tireless worker-bee—to join our band of volunteers. Dive in and help us preserve the stories that shaped our community! If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities with us please fill out the following form: Volunteer Form
We're thrilled to share that the relocation of the Town Hall is charging forward! The building has been expertly lifted and is poised for its big move, while the footings for the new foundation have been poured and ready to welcome it..
However, the journey hasn’t been without its challenges.
A colossal boulder unexpectedly blocked the path while running conduit
to a new utility pole, demanding specialized equipment to shatter it into submission.
Thanks to the quick thinking of our team, this hurdle was cleared with gusto!
New Hampshire Electric Coop has been working tirelessly, masterfully redirecting power,
setting the stage for an epic transformation. Meanwhile, the delicate task of
relocating fiber optic cables is taking a bit longer as each strand carefully is hand-spliced at night.
Once complete, Spectrum will swoop in to shift their wires, adding the final touch to this intricate dance of infrastructure.
This week, the moving company will slide massive dollies beneath the building, priming it for its big journey to a new home.
The massive boulders lurking beneath the building have thrown us a tough curveball,
spiking both our timeline and costs dramatically.
We're charging forward but need your help to keep the momentum going!
We're still actively fundraising—join the effort!
If you haven’t yet contributed, please send a check to
PO Box 8
Jackson, NH 03846
or
click here to make a difference today!
The exact date for this grand relocation? Still a mystery, but we’re planning a blockbuster community celebration to mark the occasion! Picture this: a lively steel band filling the air with rhythm, delicious snacks fueling the fun, a hands-on interpretive station focusing on the use of the pulley in moving buildings historically and comparing that with today’s hydraulics, and a picture-perfect moment as the community comes together to pull the building to its new spot—-a photo op for the ages! There will be tee shirts for purchase that can be ordered to commemorate the event. Stay tuned for more electrifying updates and the official moving date. This is one adventure you won’t want to miss!
The Historical Society will wait until the fall to hold another unforgettable program and an exhibition which will be a retrospective of past exhibitions, curated by Bob Chase, Bob Cottrell, and Erik Koeppel. A new art sale is also planned so if you have any 19th century White Mountain art you would like to consign, email Jackson Historical Society. Stay tuned to this website and Jackson eNews for the latest developments!
Although our artwork will not be on display, if you are interested in purchasing a painting, visit the Art Sale page to find out what items are for sale and please contact Jackson Historical Society to consign artwork or learn more about the ongoing sale.