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
September/October 2025 Focus
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THE NUMBERS:
Your Bartlett Historical Website Gets About 900 Visitors Every Month...
Your Most Recent 2025 Newsletter is Available HERE featuring
1870s – The Start of a New Era in Bartlett and Hart’s Location
Save the Dates: The Bartlett Historical Society (BHS) has plans for a busy October with three events scheduled that are open to everyone, BHS members and the public alike.
The first event will be a dining benefit at the Red Parka Pub in the Glen/ Bartlett on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 4-8 p.m. The owners of the Red Parka are generously donating 10 percent of their evening’s meal receipts to BHS. Join the members of the Historical Society Board of Directors at the Red Parka for a great meal and help support the Bartlett Historical Society.
The second event is a Used Book Sale being held over Columbus Day weekend on Saturday, Oct. 11, and Sunday, Oct. 12, both days from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Bartlett Historical Society and Museum building, 13 School Street, Bartlett. At the sale you’ll find hundreds of books (hardcover and paperbacks) of many different topic categories along with some older rare books and a large collection of vintage postcards for sale.
If you’d like to stock up your library for fall and winter reading, this is the place to be.
Finally, on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. at the Bartlett Historical Society & Museum building, the Historical Society is hosting a presentation by author Eric Pinder, titled “Life at the Top” where he will talk about his experiences working and living at the Mount Washington Observatory atop Mount Washington. The proceeds from all of these events will be directed to the Bartlett Historical Society’s operating fund to cover the costs of running their museum.
If you’re interested in seeing the museum exhibits, the BHS Museum is open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m-2 p.m. Admission is free although donations at the door are gratefully accepted. So please join the members of the Bartlett Historical Society at any one or all of their events and make plans to stop by their museum to see exhibits on the history of Bartlett, Hart’s location, and Livermore. The museum is easy to find at 13 School Street in Bartlett.
With thanks to our members and donors...thank you !
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
Take a Look: HERE
Come see us at the Museum
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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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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