Mt Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce Member
Bartlett Historical Society
13 School Street - PO Box 514
Bartlett, New Hampshire 03812
603 374 5037 - Phil@BartlettHistory.org
The Mission of the Bartlett Historical Society (BHS) is:
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The collection and preservation of data and items pertaining to the history of Bartlett, and Hart’s Location, plus the unincorporated town of Livermore
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Stimulating interest in the history of Bartlett, Hart’s Location and Livermore through the promotion and conducting of educational opportunities and events related to the history of these three towns and the Mount Washington Valley region.
Current Information & Events
November 2025 Focus
Your Autumn 2025 Newsletter is Available HERE featuring
Declaration of Independence and N.H. Signers
Lots of folks find their way to our website. Here is the visitor chart from October 16 to November 14, 2025.
You don't have to know what you're looking for. Check our extensive index...There is something for everyone!
THE NUMBERS:
Your Bartlett Historical Website Gets About 900 Visitors Every Month...
Find these subjects, and hundreds more, using our SEARCH FUNCTION
Try searching your family name.
Here are the most visited pages from Oct 16 to Nov 14
Our sympathies to Scotty Mallett in the loss of his father, Ralph, on November 7th. He was 86. His obituary is HERE.
With thanks to our members and donors...thank you !
Take a Look: HERE
Old Time Newspapers and Publications:
Newspapers:
The White Mountain Reporter, later it was the
Reporter Press.
1895 to 1978.
Searchable by keyword:
See 1895 TO 1993 Here
TOWN REPORTS
We were asked where to find the Town Reports from previous years. This link will show the most recent report and others going back to 1880.
See 1880 to 2025 Here
Come see us at the Museum
We will observe normal days and hours from Thanksgiving to Christmas
EXCEPT
CLOSED ON: Wednesday Nov 26; Wednesday Dec 24; Wednesday Dec 31
ALSO Closed Jan 5 to 16 for set up of new displays.
A RARE FIND:
We recently acquired a pamphlet telling the story of the Willey family disaster.
It is a narrative written by Edward Melcher and published in 1880, when he was 83. Melcher was one of the twelve men who made their way to the Willey family site and recovered their bodies.
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CLICK THE PICTURE
FOR THE DETAILS.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE FINAL RESTING PLACES OF THE RAYMOND EVANS FAMILY:
Jason Veaudry sent us photos and locations for other Evans family members and where you can find them. April 2025 CLICK THIS QUICK LINK
2024 Directors Report is HERE
A Whole NEW Section You Might Like.
The SIGNAL featured winter adventures in the Eastern Slope Region during the 1960's. Ski areas, people and events are all covered in a light hearted format. If you are of sufficient age you can re-live part of your youth. The advertising is almost as interesting as the topics.
Have You Seen the Video Collection ?
1966 - Skiing, Jumping, Installing a Monorail; And a Parade.
Flying Around in 1950 and a talk by Peter Limmer in 2022.
Your Directors meet once a month and anyone with an interest is welcome to attend.
Meetings are held at the Museum at 13 School Street in the Village. (Behind the School).
We normally post the date and time here, but if not, call Phil Franklin at 603 374 5023.
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