Meredith Historical Society

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Welcome

Meredith is widely recognized as one of the preeminent towns in the State of New Hampshire. Through the efforts of numerous volunteers, organizations, and town officials, it has earned the reputation as the gem of the Lakes Region and become a premier destination for tourists and vacationers.

Stay Tuned for Our 2026 Speaker Series
First Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
April – November

Tentative Schedule

April 7 – “The Russian Count” by Jewel Fox
May 5 – “History of Winnipesaukee Ice-Out” by Dave Emerson of Emerson Aviation
June 2 – “Who Was John Stark?” by George Morrison*
July 7 – ” ‘Let Freedom Ring’ or ‘The Times that Try Men’s Souls’?” by Rudy VanVeghten
August 4 – “Meredith Village Mill History” by John Hopper
September 1 – Annual Open House at the Main Street Museum
October 6 – “NH Marine Patrol on Winnipesaukee-Past to Present” by Timothy Dunleavy of the NH Marine Patrol
November 10 – “Lafayette and the Farewell Tour: Odyssey of an American Idol” by Alan Hoffman* (Note this program is on the second Tuesday of November due to Election Day on Nov. 3.)

* New Hampshire Humanities Programs, in partnership with the Meredith Public Library

The Main Street Museum
is closed for the season.
We will reopen Memorial Day Weekend, 2026.

Meanwhile, our selection of books on local Meredith history, are available by clicking the button at the top of this page.

The Meredith Historical Society is very pleased to play its role in bringing alive the history of the town. Our purpose is to preserve, develop, and promote the knowledge and awareness of Meredith’s unique history to all interested parties. This history is available to everyone through our two museums, our newsletters, our Speaker Series, and through the pages of this website, where extensive town information and historical research may be found.

e-mail: meredithhistoricalsocietynh@gmail.com

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