News and Progress at CHS
Stay informed about everything happening at the Claremont NH Historical Society! This page features all of our news updates, from restoration progress and newly acquired artifacts to announcements about programs and community initiatives.
Explore the stories below to learn more about the work we’re doing to preserve and share Claremont’s rich history.
Latest Updates from CHS
Keep up with the latest happenings at CHS! From new exhibits to volunteer highlights, our news section is your go-to source for everything happening in and around the museum.
Member Highlight: Jill Chastenay
Jill Chastenay, a Claremont native and member of CHS, shares her passion for local history through her instagram page, @nhunknownlegend.
New Resource: Pleasant Street Cemetery, 1846-2024
In July of 2025, Lois Buchan completed her extensive research volume on Pleasant Street Cemetery and donated both a physical and digital copy of the book to the Claremont History Museum. Lois is a second-generation Claremonter, as well as a member of both the Claremont American Band and the Claremont NH Historical Society. Growing up … Read more
Shared Roots: Preserving What Connects Us
For over 40 years, the Claremont Historical Society has been the guardian of our community’s rich history. We collect, preserve, and share the artifacts and stories that make Claremont special. From family heirlooms to ferry paddles, photographs, documents to everyday objects that our 2,000+ item collection tells the story of how Claremonters lived, worked, and … Read more
In the Valley News
The Claremont NH Historical Society’s event with the American Friends of Lafayette has been covered by the Valley News. Click here to check out the story!
Join the CHS Board
The Claremont NH Historical Society currently has two available spots on our board of Trustees. We currently have a working board with a diversity of experience and an eagerness to promote local history. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply soon! Board Member Responsibilities and Qualities The Board of Trustees plays an … Read more
Partner Organization Program: A Soldier’s Mother Tells Her Story
Date: Saturday, May 17thTime: 2:00 pmLocation: Unity Town Hall (892 2nd NH Turnpike, Unity, NH) Lifetime CHS member Sharon will be speaking as Betsy Phelps, the mother of a Civil War Soldier. This program, presented by the Unity Historical Society, is made possible through the New Hampshire Humanities Humanities To Go program. Thank you to … Read more
Claremont NH Historical Society’s April Newsletter
The Claremont NH Historical Society has published its most recent newsletter. We’re excited to share the work we’re doing with you, and hope you enjoy reading.
Claremont Historical Society’s 1st Global Youth Service Day
Join Claremont Historical Society in preparing our museum for our 2025 opening! Global Youth Service Day is an annual worldwide youth participation event that asks all youth ages 5-25 to work together for the common good while also recognizing the impact youth make on their communities every day of the year. Our GYSD event will take … Read more
A Visit With Abraham Lincoln
Join other history enthusiasts in “A Visit with Abraham Lincoln,” a living history presentation by Steve Wood. The event takes place Friday, April 4, 1:30 to 2:30 pm, at the Earl M. Bourdon Center at 67 Maple Avenue, Claremont, NH. This event is hosted by the Claremont Congress of Senior Citizens, with a Humanities to … Read more
The Wall That Heals
Date: June 26th, 2025 – June 29th, 2025Time: ongoingLocation: Monadnock Park The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) has announced The Wall That Heals national tour schedule for 2025. The Wall That Heals exhibit includes a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center. The 30th season of The Wall That Heals will begin on March 6, 2025, … Read more