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603.788.3004

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The Lancaster Historical Society

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Do you love New Hampshire history?

Do you love New Hampshire history? Do you love New Hampshire history?

Visit the Wilder-Holton House Museum. Plan your visit here

make an Online Donation to our restoration fund
The Wall of Honor,  Lancaster Historical Society salutes men and women who served in the military

Honoring our Veterans. November 11, 2024

The Wilder-Holton Museum will be open on Monday, November 11th from 11 am to 3 pm to honor our veterans.  Come learn about the men and women who have served their country in times of war. Hear the tale of the local soldier who had an audience with President Lincoln. Free admission

Find out more

story of the lancaster unity clubs memorial fox sculpture.

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Read stories of the Memorial Fox Sculpture Presented by  the Lancaster Unity Club during the 150th Anniversary Celebration, August 1914

Click HERE or the image at the right.

Lancaster NH Fox Sculpture in Centennial Park.

Our Fine Brass Ornaments would make nice gifts

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We have a total of 15 brass ornaments  representing historic buildings and objects around the Lancaster area.  They make great Christmas tree decorations.  They are available through our website Ornament Page

Click HERE or the image at the right to see the full collection.

Latest ornament added to our collection

The Lancaster Historical Society : 2025: 50-50 raffle

Supporting The Lancaster Historical Society Means Supporting Your Community History.

We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the history of our local community. From providing a  place to store and display historical artifacts, preserving the 243+ year old Wilder-Holton House, to offering educational programs, we are committed to making a positive impact on the history of Lancaster NH. By supporting The Lancaster Historical Society, you are supporting your community history.

Our 2024 Winner

The drawing was held  at the Oct. 2024

flea market and the winner is Bill Greene of Lancaster, NH.


We sincerely thank all who purchased tickets for this year's raffle.


As a ticket purchaser of The Lancaster Historical Society 2024 raffle, you made  a significant impact on the restoration of the Wilder-Holton House.  .

Lancaster history (click on a photo for more info)

Flea Market

Paul Smith Memorial Barn

Tour our House

The Lancaster Historical Society hosts an open air flea market every 2nd Sunday from Memorial Day until Columbus Day. See Schedule.

Tour our House

Paul Smith Memorial Barn

Tour our House

Volunteers offer guided tours of the Wilder-Holton  House Museum during the Flea Market days, or by appointment.

Paul Smith Memorial Barn

Paul Smith Memorial Barn

Paul Smith Memorial Barn

The Paul Smith Memorial Barn contains a wide variety of historic tools and other outdoor items.  It is open during flea market days.

Restoration Projects

History at your fingertips

Paul Smith Memorial Barn

The Wilder-Holton House is in need of major restoration.  A number of projects are scheduled to be completed as funds are available.

Check out our Progress

History at your fingertips

History at your fingertips

History at your fingertips

The society has a large collection of historic Lancaster photos and slides. A major project to digitize the collection will be done in the near future.

Our Store

History at your fingertips

History at your fingertips

The society has a collection of ornaments of various historic structures in Lancaster and a number of history books of Lancaster's past for sale.

Lancaster's Memorial Fox Sculpture

Lancaster's Memorial Fox Sculpture

Lancaster's Memorial Fox Sculpture

The story of the Bronze Memorial Fox Sculpture

From our archives (click on a photo for more info)

Railroads

About Us

Wilder-Holton House & Paul Smith Memorial Barn

This is the home of the society in Lancaster, NH

Paul Smith Memorial Barn

Used to store and display historical farm implements and other outdoor historical items.

circa 1915

Downtown Lancaster 1915

Downtown Lancaster 1915

Main St. looking south from P J Noyes building

"Seven to Save" program

Downtown Lancaster 1915

The New Hampshire Preservation Alliance selects seven worthy historic sites each year to highlight endangered properties that need help.  The Wilder-Holton House in Lancaster NH was one of the selected sites in the 2021 selection.

Board of Directors Business Meeting Schedule

Currently the Board of Directors meets at the Wilder-Holton House on the second Wednesday of each month.  Meeting time is 2:00 pm.


Visitors who are interested in learning more about the operation of the society are welcome to attend and observe the board during a meeting.  Questions may be asked after the regular meeting is ended.

NH History Page Link

This page contains links to NH state history websites and other interesting history items, including an 1883 birds eye map of Lancaster.

NH History

Make an online donation

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Contact Us

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Better yet, see us in person!

We love our visitors, so feel free to visit during Flea Market days or make an appointment.


House tours are available on most flea market days

The Lancaster Historical Society, Lancaster, NH

Mailing Address: PO Box 473, Lancaster, NH 03584

Location: 226 Main Street, Lancaster, NH (see map below) Phone: 603-788-3004 Checked regularly, please leave a message. Email: TheLancasterHistoricalSociety@gmail.com

Holton-Wilder Museum

The Museum is open for guided tours during Flea Market days and by appointment.

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