NEW for Fall
Historical Tours of Wilmot 

Baptist Church Wilmot Flat

North Wilmot
Wilmot Center
Wilmot Flat
Kearsarge Mountain

An introduction & map is included in each document

History Room in the
Town Office
Call Liz Kirby at 603-496-4883 or email:  info@wilmothistoricalsociety.org

New membership starts January 1
ths is
2019-2020 members
Membership Form
 

Book Club
Meets four times a year—March, June, September, and December. Call Marc Davis for more information at 526-6960.

WILMOT HISTORICAL SOCIETY HISTORY ROOM

Formerly a one-room schoolhouse in Wilmot Flat,
this building now houses the Town Office and History Room.

9 Kearsarge Valley Road, P.O. Box 97, Wilmot, NH

History of the Town of Wilmot, New Hampshire

Everywhere we turn in Wilmot, we see glimpses of the past - of 200 years of building, foundations, mill races, agriculture, commerce, and stone walls that surrounded early pastures.  The mission of the Wilmot Historical Society encourages us to engage with and stay connected to the people and timeline of our history.

We do this in many ways such as
     -  recording audio and video stories of long-time Wilmot residents;
     -  updating our website with videos, documents, and photos;
     -  sponsoring presentations that explain and immerse us in our past;
     -  documening the evolving past of our community;
     -  collecting & displaying artifacts that open doors to the Town’s history.
                   Wilmot Historical Society. Charter Members - 1977

Fall Annual Meeting Canceled

The annual meeting of the Wilmot Historical Society will not take place this year. At some point in the future, when we feel it is safe to gather, we will call a everyone together. Meanwhile, please read the attached newsletter and send in your dues accordingly. (Fall newsletter)

Donald Hall's Amanuensis
by Wesley McNair

From the August Paris Review, read the amazing story of how Kendel Currier became the trusted assistant of Donald Hall. (pdf)

Town Hall Rehabilitation

On March 12 at Town Meeting residents of Wilmot voted on the type of restoration they want for the Town Hall. Here are the three choices (warrant articles) that were presented. The voters chose option B. (link)

The Wilmot Historical Society wholly supports the efforts of the Town to rehabilitate and improve the Wilmot Town Hall. Read more about the details on the Town website. 


Wilmot One-room School House Reunion - November 6, 2016

Left to right, Front row: Judy Rayno(Cutler), Jean Amsden (Currier), Sue Keyser (Roberts), Pat Baker (Gross), Frank Baker, Barbara Coward (Stearns), Louise Andrus (Patten), Pat Rich (Glidden-French), Dolly Mailloux (Fowler). Second row: Pat Fleury (Evans), Kim Lucas (Keyser), Joyce Rand (Tilton), Posy Chandler (Aldrich) teacher, Barbara Sullivan (Aldrich), Helen Courtemarche (Peters), Henry Stevens, Nancy Clark (Stevens), Deb Perkins (Lamson), Nathan Walker, Jim Minard, Darlene Hoyt (Atwood). Back row: Eleanor Hazen, Marnie Eaton (Madden) teacher, Darlene Delano, Garry Rayno, Lee Stevens, Jim Rayno, Bam Fleury, Wade Walker, Mark Stevens, Charles Thompson, Bob Peters, Liz Kirby (Thompson).  There were a total of two teachers and 31 students present at the reunion at the Wilmot Community Association.

Established in 1976, the Wilmot Historical Society (WHS) works to collect and protect artifacts, documents, and photographs relating to the Town of Wilmot. Through its educational programs, the History Room, and special projects, the organization endeavors to bring the town’s recent and not-so-recent past to life and to inspire residents to enjoy and treasure Wilmot’s history.  The Wilmot Historical Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Charter Members - 1977