Conway NH Historical Society

06/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our program last Tuesday night! We had a record number in attendance to hear Brian Wiggin present his book The Heritage I Was Handed.

We have copies for sale if you didn't get a chance to pick one up last week. $25 cash or check

06/13/2026

The cobwebs are gone and we’re ready to open for the season! Come check out our Grand Hotels exhibit, open from 1-4pm 🏠

06/06/2026

One week from today! Join us after the celebration at the Conway Public Library from 1-4pm

06/05/2026

We're getting close to our next program! Join us Tuesday June 9 at 6:30 at the Conway Public Library for Mr. Brian P. Wiggin's talk on his new book The Heritage I Was Handed. Copies of his book will be available for sale ($25 cash or check). See you Tuesday!

**We are expecting higher attendance numbers than usual, so please plan accordingly**

CONWAY — The Conway Historical Society for its monthly meeting is presenting a book release discussion by local historian Brian P. Wiggin at the Conway Public Library’s Ham Meeting Room

06/02/2026

New hours for the Henney History Room! 📚

We would like to inform you that the Henney History Room will be transitioning to summer hours beginning this June. To ensure a smooth experience, we kindly encourage everyone to make appointments in advance.

For scheduling, please reach out to Bob Cottrell at [email protected]. Thank you for your understanding and support.

05/29/2026

As we continue the organization of our collection, we find new hidden treasures almost daily. Today’s is a ledger from the Whitaker Family from 1826!

Charles S. Whitaker was in charge of this particular ledger, recording sales of butter, a brush and a hymn book, among other things.

We are so grateful for all of the donors over the years who have donated pieces of Conway history to be preserved for the future.

05/25/2026

A little history on the origins of Memorial Day 🇺🇸

Since 1971, Memorial Day has been observed on the last Monday of May.

However, the roots of Memorial Day, then known as Decoration Day, date back to the Civil War era. Local commemorations, the first of which were organized by women and African Americans, involved laying flowers on the graves of soldiers who perished during the war.

More on the origins of Memorial Day: https://s.si.edu/3RHmNUN

📷: “Decoration Day: They Gave Their All” postcard, Archives Center, Warshaw Collection of Business Americana

05/19/2026

Anyone who knows Brian Wiggin knows he likes to tell stories. And now he has written a book telling his story of growing up in Conway! Join us as he discusses his new book The Heritage I Was Handed and shares some of those stories.

Copies of Brian's book will be available for purchase ($30 cash or check) 📚

05/14/2026

Join us for our opening day! Take a guided tour and check out our Grand Hotels of the Valley exhibit!

05/12/2026

Join us tonight for part 2 of our "walk" through North Conway Village! We will cover the original Our Lady of the Mountains Church down to the Whitaker property and Whitaker Woods.

6:30pm in the Conway Public Library's Periodical Room. Free and open to the public!