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.
We hope you will visit our historic displays, use our archives for your research, and enjoy our 19th century collection of White Mountain art. Our new hours are:
Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sundays from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. or by appointment.
Become a member by clicking here or become a volunteer.The Jackson Historical Society is always looking for energetic, history lovers, and worker-bees alike to volunteer at the Society. If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities with us please fill out the following form: Volunteer Form
The 2024 Seven to Save list of the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance was announced on October 9 in the newly rehabilitated Bradford Town Hall. The Jackson Town Hall and the Ham House in Jackson were two of the Seven to Save. For more information about this announcement please go here.
The Jackson Historical Society is delighted to report that it has received an LCHIP (Land and Community Heritage Investment Program) grant of $225,000 for the capital campaign to rescue, restore and renovate the Town Hall.
Countless hours have been spent planning the building relocation – talking to contractors and the DOT, involving three companies with moving power lines, etc. Cristina Campa and Nick Aceto, landscape architects and residents of Jackson, are helping us with site planning, parking and pathways, and making a beautiful greenspace and historic park. The plan is to start work in April.
With the LCHIP grant, $800,000 has been raised. Increased costs and mission creep have expanded our goal to over $1 million so we are still actively fundraising. Donations can be sent to PO Box 8, Jackson, NH 03846 or by credit card by going here.
Bob Cottrell, curator of the Jackson Historical Society, will discuss the art of farming through White Mountain paintings. He will also guide a tour on interpreting old barns, how to "date" cows, and how artwork documents the history of farming in the area. The focus will be on the farm's seasonal cycles and puzzle out changes over time in barn styles, farm tools, and equipment as documented in the art. He will navigate through paintings to uncover age-old mysteries and finally answer the question of why a DaVinci painting is so expensive. Hint: It has to do with farming.
The annual White Mountain Art Sale is now running. There are many items from private collectors, primarily 19th century paintings, but also contemporary paintings and memorabilia. Items are available for purchase as they arrive, so check the catalog often. The Society has received two new Erik Koeppel paintings - Garnet Pool from the Peabody and Mt Washington in Autumn. Erik's paintings sell so well; it is not easy to get consignments! We have also received 10 prints by Dennis Chasse (1948 - 2022) of the Jackson Covered Bridge with a horse-drawn cart. Chasse was a plein air painter who had a gallery in Jackson on Rte 16 north of the village. They are unframed and just $75.
The art sale is the Society’s major fundraiser. The consignor of a painting gets most of the sale price, but our small commission has paid for investing over $250,000 renovating the Town Hall; over $50,000 to dismantle the Trickey barn, which the Town was going to demolish to make way for the Whitney Center, then donating the timbers to the Library; paying for the chairs in the Whitney Center; paving the parking below the Town Hall before we were tenants; and many other projects.
Please contact info@jacksonhistory.org to consign artwork or learn more about the ongoing sale. Visit the Art Sale page to find out what items are for sale.
Alice Proctor passes the shared Boston Cane to Alice Pepper.
