Who We Are

“The purpose of the New Hampshire Antiquarian* Society, a not-for-profit organization, is to investigate, collect, preserve, and communicate whatever may relate to the history of the Town of Hopkinton and its people. To fulfill this purpose, the Society shall collect, maintain, interpret, and make available to the public such books, papers, artifacts, and related materials as may serve to document or illuminate the town’s history. In addition, the Society recognizes a responsibility to promote and disseminate the study and understanding of Hopkinton and New Hampshire history through scholarly inquiry, exhibitions, programs, and publications.” NHAS Bylaws.

*Antiquarian \ante'kwerean\ adj relating to antiquities or old books - antiquarian n
Antiquity \an'tikwete\ n, pl -ties : 1:ancient times

The New Hampshire Antiquarian Society, founded as The Philomathic Club by three Hopkinton residents in 1859, began as a literary discussion group and was incorporated under its current name in 1875. The Society's collection of music scores, journals, diaries, books, maps, and artifacts is housed in The William H. Long Memorial Building, a gift to the Society in 1890. The Long Building is on the National Register of Historic Places.

The NH Antiquarian Society is open on Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00 am – 4 pm and on Saturdays from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, with the following exceptions. The Antiquarian Society will be closed November 23, 24, and 25, and closed from December 23 through February 29. The Antiquarian Society will resume its regular hours on Saturday March 1, 2008.

If Hopkinton schools are cancelled due to inclement weather, we will be closed as well. Please call ahead before visiting on snowy days at (603) 746-3825 as we may not be open. We are officially open when the sidewalk has been cleared.

New Hampshire Antiquarian Society
300 Main Street
Hopkinton, NH 03229
(603) 746-3825