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
The Jackson Historical Society is thrilled to share that a $7,500 grant from the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance, partnered with The 1772 Foundation, will transform our beloved Town Hall with a fresh coat of paint once it is relocated, as part of a $125,000 initiative supporting 17 historic New Hampshire nonprofits.
The saga of our building relocation has hit another snag! Before we can move the building even an inch, we need to wrangle those pesky utility wires. The plan is to reroute them through conduit pipes tucked neatly beneath the raised building, connecting to a new pole. But, as luck would have it, our excavation crew struck a massive boulder—think "Indiana Jones" size—halting progress. Heavy-duty equipment is scheduled to arrive on Tuesday, June 17 to smash that rock to smithereens. Once cleared, we will redirect the electric, cable, and Internet lines in a choreographed dance of modern engineering. Meanwhile, our building mover is off working on two other projects on Cape Cod, leaving our moving day as elusive as ever.
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! Stay tuned for the next chapter!
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.
Get ready for a thrilling update! With the building set to embark on an epic relocation shortly, 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!