New Hampshire Heritage Museum Trail museums are demonstrating the power of collaboration, bringing their collective stories and expertise to audiences across the region and beyond.

John Stavers, who came to Portsmouth from England, built the Earl of Halifax Tavern in 1766, later renamed Pitt Tavern. It was more than a place for food and lodging…

The New Hampshire Heritage Museum Trail has welcomed back the Belknap Mill as a member institution, as the historic site prepares to expand its programming and partnerships in 2026. The Belknap Mill is the nation’s oldest largely unaltered brick textile mill.

From late November through December, the New Hampshire Heritage Museum Trail invites visitors to experience the warmth and wonder that make the holidays special in New England.

Thomas, Mark, Robert, Edward, and Zantford were five brothers who grew up on a farm near Madison, N.H. Born on Sept. 2, 1901, Zantford Delbert Granville (known as “Granny”) shifted from farming to aviation, launching a career that would make him both famous and infamous for his radical racing plane designs.

Learning from – and with – one another is a key objective for members on the New Hampshire Heritage Museum Trail.

Photographer and photojournalist Lotte Jacobi (August 17, 1896 – May 6, 1990) was best known for portraits of Germany’s leading theater actors, artists, writers, and political figures. She also photographed the local landscape and architecture and produced stunning documentary images of cities and people in Germany and the Soviet Union.

The holiday season brings special magic to the New Hampshire Heritage Museum Trail, with member institutions across the state offering festive programming that celebrates both the season and New Hampshire’s rich heritage. In Tamworth, Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm presents two events that capture the warmth and wonder of a traditional New England Christmas.

When history needs saving, museums on the New Hampshire Heritage Trail call on the community.

“Preserving history requires partnering with those who understand both historical techniques and modern applications,” said Jeff Barraclough, President of the New Hampshire Heritage Museum Trail.

Senator John P. Hale of Dover, NH spent his career fighting against Slavery in the United States. Originally a Democrat in Congress, Hale was kicked out of the Democratic Party after he voted against annexation of Texas and the spread of Slavery.