Atkinson Historical Society

05/09/2026

Open until 10:30 for 250th t-shirts! Also other Atkinson merchandise. Wouldn't Mom love a pink tumbler?

05/08/2026

The large and x-large t-shirts are in. If you placed and order we have yours set aside. Come and grab them this Saturday. We are at the house from 8:30 to about 10 am. All sizes including children's size are in stock!

04/29/2026

Attention Class of 2026 we are accepting our scholarship applications must be postmarked by 5/8! Thank you and good luck!! 🎉💥🌌👌🥰🏆🔥
Find the application on our website

Celebrating 71 Years of Preserving Atkinson's History!

04/12/2026

We are open today from 1-3PM for folks to enjoy our latest exhibit on the Revolutionary War, celebrating America's 250th. We will also have our America250th t-shirts, raffle baskets and all our other Atkinson merchandise.

04/09/2026

***Extra hours we will be open**

The Kimball House featuring our Revolutionary Room will be open this

Sunday April 12, 2026
1 to 3 PM
While visiting take a chance on our beautifully designed 250th raffle baskets and our exclusive 250th t-shirts along with our other Atkinson forward merchandise.
This is a great way to spend a chilly early Spring afternoon.

Photo: front and back of t-shirt

03/30/2026

Atkinson Historical Society is please to announce our application for a graduating Atkinson Senior from the Class of 2026 is open. Please see the post below for the details and visit our website for the application.
www.atkinsonhistoricalsociety.org
Good luck and hope many apply. 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓

03/27/2026

Tomorrow, Saturday March 28th the Kimball House Museum (AHS) will be open from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. We are located at 3 Academy Ave. This is a follow up to the wonderful lecture we hosted by our curator and historian on Thursday evening, Picking up the Threads: Atkinson's Women during the Revolutionary War Period. We will also have 250th Atkinson t-shirts, amazing raffle baskets with a 250th flair and so much more available. Stop in admission is free!

03/21/2026

Join us for our 2nd 250th Event. We are pleased to announce our 1st lecture of the 250th; Picking Up the Threads: Atkinson Women During the Revolutionary War Era. This program will be led by AHS Curator and genealogist Lucia Cusimano, and AHS director and historian Sally Holmes. As always refreshments will be served and 250th merchandise available. See you Thursday at 6PM.
Registration is required.
https://kimballlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/.../women.../

03/10/2026

It is town election day and we'd like to share one of our prominent objects of the collection. It is the old ballot box that served Atkinson for many years! Have a great day and vote!

02/24/2026

Here are a few more pictures of the exhibit opening on Sunday 2/22. The first of many 250th Birthday events!

02/23/2026

What a fun afternoon we had full of friends, learning about our fabulous town, and great treats. This was the first of many events we have planned for the 250th of America. Special thanks to our fabulous curators Lucia and Sally and the Exeter Chapter of the DAR! Tag us in your photos!