The mission of the Exeter Historical Society is
to serve as the steward of and advocate for the history of Exeter, New Hampshire.
What that means…
A non-profit organization, the Historical Society is the steward of Exeter’s rich past. We preserve the town’s history; educate students, the community, and visitors of all ages through programming and outreach; and serve as a repository for documents, maps, photos, artifacts and other ephemera pertaining to Exeter, New Hampshire.
A little bit about us...
What We do & What We've Done
The Exeter Historical Society...
Provides eight regular monthly programs of historical interest each year, October through May
Visits schools with Civil War and WWII workshops to educate students about the Exeter experience
Was awarded Business of the Year - Small Non-Profit/Educational Category, 2011, by the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce
Produces the monthly video series, the Exeter History Minute
Writes the bi-weekly column, "Historically Speaking" in the Exeter News-Letter
Conducts genealogical research for members and patrons
Presents programs of local history to community organizations
Creates exhibits of local artifacts
“the Exeter Historical Society has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to community involvement and contributed substantially to the educational community of Exeter and the state.””