Welcome to the Bartlett Historical Society

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...in the heart of the White Mountains of New Hampshire

Mission

The Mission of the Bartlett Historical Society (BHS) is:

  • Collect and preserve data and items pertaining to the history of Bartlett, and Hart’s Location, plus the unincorporated town of Livermore
  • Stimulate interest in the history of Bartlett, Hart’s Location and Livermore through the promotion and conducting of educational opportunities and events related to the history of these three towns and the Mount Washington Valley region.

Visit Us

The Bartlett Historical Society and Museum is now open at 13 School Street, Bartlett, as follows:

  • Saturday 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.
  • Sunday 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday 10:00 a.m. — 2:00 p.m.

Or by appointment by calling 603-374-5037. Please leave a message if we are not at the Museum. You can also email Phil Franklin

The museum is open to the public. We do not charge for admission but donations for the operation of the museum are always welcome.

Board of Directors

Philip Franklin—President
Hannelore Chandler—Vice President
Scott Mallett—Secretary
Susan Franklin—Treasurer
Kathleen Howard—Curator
A.H. "Buzz" Query—Director
John Chanley—Director

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Upcoming Events

Abenaki: Past, Present & Future” with Bob Cottrell, Curator of the Henney History Room, Local Historian

Date:Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Bartlett Historical Society & Museum, 13 School Street, Bartlett, NH 03812

The Abenaki Indian Nation occupied land from Canada through New Hampshire and Maine moving seasonally throughout the area. They had a settlement in Intervale. Join us to learn about this local Indian Nation, the issues of Native American culture in the area, and the efforts to preserve that culture.

Donations Accepted at the Door. All donations will assist the Historical Society in stewardship of the history of Bartlett, Hart’s Location and Livermore, New Hampshire.
For questions about the event, call: Phil Franklin, BHS President at 603-374-5037 or 860-638-7966

Winter in the Valley

The Bartlett Historical Society Museum is still hosting our "Winter in the Valley" exhibit. Some highlights of the exhibit include:

Winter Mobility and Fun: Our Portland Cutter Sleigh, Bartlett-made dog sled, and children’s sled plus numerous photos and stories
Ski Mountain Stories: The formation of Attitash and Beak Peak ski resorts; Plans for a ski resort in Hart’s Location; Two of the original blueprints for Beak Peak.
The Snow Train Story: One of many snow train posters and the Snow Train story
Lost Ski Areas in Bartlett: Yes, we had two. One was built on the land once farmed by the Stanton family. The other was once owned by the owner of Pabst Brewing Company before coming under local ownership. Their full stories are in our museum.
Historic Maps: An 1860 Carroll County wall map and 1890 Crawford’s Map of the White Mountain plus a rare hand-drawn copy of a 1795 Hart’s Location, Merrill’s Plan map
Our BHS Reference Library: Local and regional history books, town reports, genealogies
Our Snow Roller Story: See our restored roller on the corner of Albany Avenue and Route 302 and our sidewalk roller in the museum