Trail President Jeff Barraclough
In 2025, The Trail’s commitment to partnership was highlighted at the New England Museum Association (NEMA) conference, held in New Hampshire for the first time in many years. Most member museums participated, and The Trail hosted a program designed to showcase how New Hampshire museums are working together to share resources, ideas, and programming. The initiative drew interest from museum professionals across New England.
“Our participation in the NEMA conference allowed us to highlight our programs and show other museums how collaboration between museums can work,” said Trail President Jeff Barraclough.
Looking ahead to 2026, the Trail is expanding its collaborative efforts with new member museums and a refreshed Trail Passport. The Passport will feature five new museums— the New England Ski Museum, Belknap Mill, Enfield Shaker Museum, The Rocks, and The Fells—and has expanded to include the Dartmouth-Sunapee Region.
“In 2026, I am excited to welcome new museums to the Trail and to launch a new edition of the Trail passport,” said Barraclough.
The Trail’s collaborative efforts will culminate in a series of special events in honor of the nation’s 250th Anniversary, providing visitors with diverse opportunities to explore New Hampshire’s rich history. Member institutions on the New Hampshire Heritage Museum Trail are located in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, White Mountains, Merrimack Valley, and Seacoast.