History in New Hampshire

Discover 8 places to experience unusual history in New Hampshire.

Permanently Closed

Grafton, New Hampshire

Ruggles Mine

Generations of rockhounds got their start at this beloved, historic mine.

The house with a friendly sky.

Lancaster, New Hampshire

The Weeks Estate

The summer estate of John Weeks offers dazzling views and a moose captured by Theodore Roosevelt.

Zimmerman House

Manchester, New Hampshire

Heather Street Wright Houses

Not one, but two of Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural masterpieces nestled on the same street.

Weare, New Hampshire

Site of the Pine Tree Riot

One of the earliest—and most commonly forgotten—acts of rebellion against English rule.

Pulpit Rock Tower

Rye, New Hampshire

Pulpit Rock Tower

The only one of New Hampshire's original 14 World War II watchtowers to survive in near-original condition.

The rocket replica.

Concord, New Hampshire

Redstone Rocket Replica

The 92-foot-tall structure is based on the aircraft that carried the first Americans into space.

Dress worn by president Franklin Pierce.

Concord, New Hampshire

Dress Worn by U.S. President Franklin Pierce

The dress young Pierce wore prior to his breeching ceremony in the early 1800s is now on display for all to see.

Gravesite of Richard Potter

Andover, New Hampshire

Gravesite of Richard Potter

The final resting place of the first American-born professional magician.