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.
Otis Waite’s History of the Town of Claremont
Full title: History of the Town of Claremont, New Hampshire for a Period of One Hundred and Thirty Years, From 1764 to 1894 This book is the most comprehensive history of our city written so far. At the 1892 Claremont town meeting, John S. Walker, Ira Colby, and George L. Balcom voted as a committee … Read more
CHS In the Valley News
The Claremont NH Historical Society’s Global Youth Service Day event was covered in the Valley News on May 16th, 2026. Thank you to Director of Youth Programming, Kaylee Rogers, for coordinating this event! Click here to read the story directly from the Valley News.
Colonel Samuel Ashley
A short report for the Claremont, N.H. Historical Society Compiled by Rebecca Menard To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, here is a biography of Colonel Samuel Ashley (1720–1792), highlighting his life and the legacy he and his family left in Claremont and New England. The Life and Legacy of Colonel Samuel … Read more
Virtual Genealogy Workshop: Uncovering Your Story
Date: June 5, 2026Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMLocation: Virtual (link will be sent upon registration)
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