“The historical society has become a model for how the business community can partner with schools to improve students’ educational experiences.” ”
For Students
Partner with us on Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs)
The historical society has partnered with teachers in the Exeter High School history department on several occasions to provide students with Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs). Examples of ELOs include creating a Lincoln Resource Center website, in-depth research on an Exeter artist and a mural and website about Exeter’s forgotten history. Contact a social studies teacher at your school if you’d like to do an ELO of your own.
Annual Nancy Carnegie Merrill History Award Contest
February - April
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Every winter the Exeter Historical Society invites students in grades 6 to 12 to compete for the Nancy Carnegie Merrill History Award in honor of our esteemed former curator for her invaluable contributions to the preservation and interpretation of our local history.
Each year, students of the Cooperative Middle School, Exeter High School, Phillips Exeter Academy, and the greater Seacoast area are invited to enter by contacting faculty members in their social studies departments or the historical society directly for further information.
A panel of judges choose the essay entries from each division (Middle School and High School) that best meet the criteria of outstanding achievement in format, historical accuracy, originality and style. First prize for the essay contest in each division is $100, and those coming in second will each receive $50. Essays written in 2020, whether submitted in 2020 or 2021, will be judged separately. The winning papers are read by the authors at our annual Youth Night awards ceremony on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.
For Teachers
School Group Visits
The Exeter Historical Society welcomes school children of all ages interested in an aspect of Exeter history. To the classroom teachers, we offer on-site programs at the Historical Society, outreach visits at your school, or a combination of the two catered to fit your particular needs. If desired, we will work with the teacher to customize a program to help meet specific educational standards. There is a minimal charge for some of these programs. Please inquire for pricing.
“With remarkable success the commitment of EHS staff members and SAU 16 schools has engendered a collaboration that is focused on both the sharing of history and the development of a passion for understanding and appreciating the past. The students within [the district] are the true beneficiaries of the EHS efforts. The seeds of interest that they have planted — and continue to plant — will bear fruit that will be shared with future generations.””