The Chesterfield New Hampshire Historical Society

Open Thursdays 9:30AM - 12N

Sundays 2PM - 4PM

Or Contact us for an Appointment

Our Program Season is Starting

Tues. June 11 - 7PM

35 Years of Diving in Spofford Lake - History, Fish and Adventures

by Annette Spaulding

Check Events for further information

Tues. July 16th - 7PM

Alan Rumrill will present - Stagecoaches in Cheshire County

Thurs. Aug. 1st - 7PM

Lynn Borofsky will present - Madame Sherri

We are pleased to announce that the Chesterfield Historical Society has been awarded a new Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP) grant of $10,000 to be used for developing a preservaation planning study for the Stone House Tavern. This is a matching grant. For more information on this and updates of our work, see Stone House Tavern Project

Incorporated in 1975, our mission is to stimulate interest in and document the history of the Town of Chesterfield. This is done through collections and preservation of items with historical interest and significance and by sharing them through programs, workshops and publications.

Events

Historical Society Happenings

35 Years Diving in Lake Spofford - History, Fish, & Adventures

Presented by Annette Spaulding

June 11 - 7PM

Asbury Methodist Church

Notable Chesterfield Citizens

Famous and Eccentric Personages of Chesterfield

Chesterfield Time Line

Chesterfield History

1736 to 2011

Spinnings

Spinnings

Chesterfield Historical Society Newsletters

Stone House Tavern Project

Stone House Tavern Project

Now that we have purchasd this iconic building, our Capital Campaign turns to the Sustainablity Phase. Eventually CHS hopes to turn the building into a museum that will feature Chesterfield's contribution to the region and the nation. Learn more about how you can help with this project.

Our Cemeteries

Cemetery List

Chesterfield has 24 private or public cemeteries. They are cared for by the Chesterfield Cemetery Commission (CCC).

Tales & Legends

Tales and Legends

All towns have their tall tales and legends. Some are like grains of truth that have disappeared into the bucket of time. Learn about Chesterfield's...

Stone House Tavern History

Learn about the history and significant historical value of this 1831 property. Help us preserve the Stone House Tavern with your donations.

Our Shop

Price List

We offer Calenders both present and past; Maps; Old Town Records, Town History Book, Lake Spofford Book, Coloring books and More...

Historical Pictures

A Photographic Gallery of Places and Activities from the Past and Present