July 8th, 2026
Revolutionaries of Raby, NH: Issac Shattuck
Revolutionaries of Raby, NH: Elias Dickey
Revolutionaries of Raby, NH: Nathaniel Badger
Revolutionaries of Raby, NH: Daniel Shedd
Revolutionaries of Raby, NH: Isaac Stevens, Jr.
Brookline Railroad Series Part VI of VII
The latest chapter covering the full, detailed history of the Brookline Railroad
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The Brookline Railroad Series
The Brookline Railroad Series chronicles the history of the Brookline, NH Railroad from its first incarnation to present day. This line was built by the Fitchburg Railroad and would later…
South Milford NH Railroad Depot
It features a photo recently acquired that is believed to be unseen for close to a century.
Brookline Voices
This film resulted from my involvement in the production of the recent Brookline history book, masterfully edited by the late Sid Hall, Jr. While working on that book, I developed…
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Nestled Here
Nestled Here is not an academic work. Reading it is more like sitting on a bench in front of the village store, chatting with an avuncular old-timer, and watching the traffic go by.
from – Dustjacket
Nestled Here Companion Index
Do you want to look up a family member, an ancestor, a friend, or even yourself in the pages of Nestled Here? Would you like to find every reference to a favorite place of yours, such as the Old Railroad Snack Bar, the Brookline Speedway, Daniels Academy Building, or a wildlife sanctuary? This comprehensive index of proper names and places is an indispensable companion to the town history.
– back cover quote
Consider becoming a member of the Brookline Historical Society!
Your membership will contribute to our cultural heritage for generations to come.
A group of Brookliners interested in town history formed the Brookline Historical Society in 1980.
A formal constitution and bylaws were established in 1981, and Articles of Agreements were filed with the state in 1982. The “Incorporators” in that document were Marcia Swift, Ann Webb, Sharon Lincoln, Marcia Farwell, Jack Andel.
The organization’s objective was conservation of the history and historic sites and objects of the town of Brookline, New Hampshire.
The barn Project
The indefatigable Clarence Farwell first formally raised the issue of building an addition off of the back of the Barnaby House in 2005. It was an idea which he, along with countless volunteer hours and generous donations from scores of people, would make a reality six years later. In 2010…