May, 11th 2022
We (Vicki and Jim Pope, Diane Austin, Chris Corey, David Fessenden, Annette Quimby, Gina Bent, Peter Webb) came. We conversed. We dithered. Minutes were deemed an improvement over the usual. …
April, 13th 2022
On this evening, folks with a wide range of beliefs and experiences left their differences at the Barnaby House door and enjoyed the company of others with whom they shared …
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 …
February 9th, 2022
Just ahead of the seasonal Hanging of the Maple Buckets, this evening the Brookline Historical Society had the distinct honor of the company of Annette Quimby, Chris Corey, Peter Cook, …
Historical Marker – Ice Harvesting
Brookline, NH’s Ice Harvesting History Honored With An Historical Highway Marker Placed In December 2021 The history of the massive Fresh Pond Ice Company’s ice harvesting operations located on the …
January 12th, 2022
Attendees: Susan Laub, Bob Canada, Chris Corey, Vicki and Jim Pope, David Fessenden, Peter Cook, Diane Austin, Peter Webb; present by virtue of snacks: Amy Fessenden. It was 8 degrees …
December 8th, 2021
‘Twas two weeks before Christmas and upon Meetinghouse Hill, nine people were gathered despite the night’s chill. The group a bit aged, but they nevertheless came, President Dave commenced and …
November 10th, 2021
It was a dark and chilly night, one of those that quietly whispered: “Don’t be a fool. Stay put.” Refusing to yield to the seductive call of comfort, 15 intrepid …
Christmas Tree sale
The Brookline NH Historical Society will be selling Christmas trees for the 23rd year outside the Historical Society beginning Friday November 26th from 10:00AM to 4PM, and every Saturday and Sunday thereafter from 10:00AM to 4:00PM until they are gone.
October 13th, 2021
We were delighted to have the company of 13 attendees at our monthly meeting: George Winters, Clarence and Marcia Farwell, Chris Corey, David Fessenden, Peter Cook, Susan Laub, Bob Canada, …