Museums History New Hampshire
Hampton

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Founders Park

Hampton, New Hampshire

Children's, General, History, Historical Society, Park

Hampton's triangular-shaped park bounded by Landing Road, Park Avenue, and Cuss Lane (across Park Ave. from the Tuck Museum complex) was dedicated as 'Meeting House Green Memorial Park' on Wednesday, October 14 (Founders Day), 1925. It is commonly called 'Memorial Park' or 'Founders Park.'

Hampton Historical Society Fire Museum

Hampton, New Hampshire

Children's, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Science, Specialized

Built by the Seacoast Fireman’s Union, this building contains a 19th century fire pumper, a collection of antique fire alarms, a Whiting Light (precursor to today’s emergency flashing lights), photographs, and other fire fighting equipment.

Tuck Museum

Hampton, New Hampshire

Archaeology, Botanical Garden, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Park

History museum specializing in items pertaining to the history of hampton, NH. 5 building- Main Museum, Fire Museum, 1796 Barn, 1850's schoolhouse and Tourist beach cottage.

Hampton Historical Society

Hampton, New Hampshire

Archaeology, Botanical Garden, Children's, Culture, General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library, Park

The aims of the Society (the name was officially changed in 1994) have also become broader. To accomplish its goal of the promotion and preservation of the history and heritage of Hampton, the Society conducts an active educational program of tours and lectures thoughout the year.

Hampton Historical Society Schoolhouse

Hampton, New Hampshire

General, History, Historic House, Historical Society, Library

Several years ago, the Hampton Historical Society acquired this school house, which stood on Lafayette Road near the North Hampton town line, and moved it to its present site on the Meeting House Green.