Historic Homes and Sites
Lakes region offers a view into state's past at historic homes and sites
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Moultonborough, NH
Castle in The Clouds
455 Old Mountain Road 603-476-5900Step back in time to the turn of the 20th century at the magnificent Lucknow Mansion
Step into the Gilded Age when you visit the Lucknow Mansion at Castle in the Clouds. Tour the mansion on our 6,300-acre estate, then enjoy a meal at the Carriage House Restaurant. Lucknow Mansion, part of the National Historic Landmark Lucknow Estate, was the home of Thomas and Olive Plant, and most of their original furnishings are on display. It also features fixtures that were unheard of at the time, such as a central vacuuming system and needle showers. Visitors can enjoy an informational guided tour or leisurely self-guided tour before heading to the basement for a 45-minute guided tour that provides a glimpse into the lives of servants who worked at Lucknow Mansion.
Milton, NH
New Hampshire Farm Museum
Route 125, Plummer’s Ridge 603-652-7840The Farm Museum consists of the historic Jones Farm and the Plummer Homestead. The properties consist of 50 acres of field and forest, a working farm, historic houses and barns, a blacksmith shop, a shoe shop and exhibits on agriculture and rural life. The museum hosts special events, programs, and workshops.
Hours:Mid-June to mid-October, Wednesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; May 20-June 16, open weekends,10 a.m.-5 p.m.; October 13-November 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Information: www.farmmuseum.org.
Center Sandwich, NH
Sandwich Historical Society Museum
4 Maple Street 603-284-6269This museum offers a barn and home built in 1850. Inside, exhibits trace the history of Sandwich from the 18th century. Of particular interest is the transportation exhibit.
Hours: Tours are held late June 24-early October 6, Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Information: www.sandwichhistorical.org
Laconia, NH
Belknap Mill Society
The Mill Plaza 603-524-8813Built in 1823 as a textile mill, the Belknap Mill offers a permanent exhibit on industrial history, changing exhibits on art and history, workshops, lectures, festivals and other events, year-round. The oldest brick textile mill in the country, the Belknap is now home to exhibits on knitting and mill history. Live demonstrations are offered. Visitors may tour the art gallery and permanent exhibit on their own or schedule a guided tour.
Hours: Open year-round.
Information: www.belknapmill.org/
Franklin, NH
Daniel Webster Birthplace
Route 127 603-934-5057This home, built in 1782, was the birthplace of Daniel Webster, one of the best-known and most important statesman of the 19th century. This house offers exhibits on Webster's life, as well as objects from the period.
Hours: June 21 through September 1, Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: Adults, $7; children ages 6-11, $3.
Information: www.nhstateparks.com/danielwebster.html
Rumney and North Groton, NH
Mary Baker Eddy Historic Houses
Stinson Lake Road, Rumney; and Hall's Brook Road, North Groton 603-786-9943Houses of Christian Science Church founder, Mary Baker Eddy, from 1855-1862.
Hours: May 1-October 31; Thursday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment.
Admission: Suggested donation of $5; children under age 12 admitted for free.
Information: www.longyear.org
Wolfeboro, NH
Wolfeboro Historical Museum Complex
337 South Main Street 603-569-4997A collection of historic exhibits and structures includes the Clark House (built in the 18th century), an 1805 schoolhouse, and a firehouse museum featuring antique machinery. Operated by Wolfeboro Historical Society.
Open: July thru Labor Day, Wednesday-Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturday 10am - 2pm