HISTORY

Founded in 1971, the Henniker Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the history of the town of Henniker, New Hampshire. 2021 marked the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the Henniker Historical Society. The mission of the Society is to act as a resource for the community through ongoing efforts in the following areas:

  • Preservation of artifacts

  • Cataloging existing collections

  • School programs

  • Museum & special exhibits

  • Newsletter and various publications

  • Genealogy and research assistance

The Henniker Historical Society's preservation efforts are made possible by the generous support of volunteers, memberships and donations. We are a nonprofit organization and welcome support of all kinds. Want to get involved? Visit our Support tab to find out how you can help.

The history of the Henniker Historical Society was presented by Henniker Historian Martha Taylor on June 4, 2014 at the Annual Meeting of the Society. A copy of the presentation can be found here.