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Historical Society Projects

The little jail, or "lock-up"Past Projects

  • The Barnstead 250 Year Celebration in 1977 included commemorative coins, a militia re-enactment, a large parade, and other activities sponsored by the Society.
  • The restoration of the Seward Mill painting on the stage curtain in the Town Hall was sponsored in conjunction with the NightHawk Hollow Seniors. The curtain now hangs permanently on the back wall of the stage. [1983]
  • The little jail, or "lock-up", situated between the Town Hall and the Center fire station, originally built in 1888, was restored and was dedicated on October 21, 1989. The roof was replaced in 2016.
  • Sponsored the wrought iron railing installed by Bud Carpenter on the stage in front of the Seward Mill Curtain. [1991]
  • Published a facsimile edition of Walter J. Hillsgrove's [1888-1966] "Recollections of Barnstead." [1994]
  • Sponsored the repair and refurbishment of the Center bandstand. [1998]
  • Purchased and planted a tree on the Parade Ground in memory of Carl Knirsch. [1996]
  • Helped to sponsor the Brigadier General Harrison Thyng Memorial in Pittsfield. [2004]

On-going Projects

  • The Barnstead Oral History Project, inaugurated by Constance Mitchell. Transcribers are still needed for this project.
  • A changing exhibit in a case at the Oscar Foss Memorial Library.
  • A permanent historical panel display dedicated to the memory of Madeline Palmer; also at the Town Hall.
  • William J. Walker "Barnstead Records" databases.