Help Celebrate or Sponsor Hampstead's 275th Anniversary: Click for details

Hampstead Historical Society
Hampstead Historical Society
  • Home
  • Exhibits
  • Hampstead History
  • Distinguished Citizens
  • Events
  • Store
  • Blog
  • More
    • Home
    • Exhibits
    • Hampstead History
    • Distinguished Citizens
    • Events
    • Store
    • Blog
  • Sign In

  • My Account
  • Signed in as:

  • filler@godaddy.com


  • My Account
  • Sign out

Signed in as:

filler@godaddy.com

  • Home
  • Exhibits
  • Hampstead History
  • Distinguished Citizens
  • Events
  • Store
  • Blog

Account


  • My Account
  • Sign out


  • Sign In
  • My Account

Hampstead's 275th anniversary of incorporation is January 19, 2024 and we will be celebrating all year long! We hope that you will join us for various events throughout the year to celebrate our history and community together!


Check out the list of events below for more information.

275th Anniversary Banners

Thank you to the 94 companies, organizations, families, and individuals that sponsored Hampstead 275th Anniversary Banners! The banners will be hung on lighted telephone poles in Hampstead from Apr-Oct 2024. 


AJ Pro Green Insulation Corp       Al & Marion Lake       BeanTowne Coffee House Big Island Real Estate,Thom G. Gregsak       Blaszka Family       Camp Tel Noar       Daniel Perry Builders LLC       East Coast Lumber       Edward Jones Investments, Christopher Adams       Emerson Village       ExploringNH.com       Friends of the Hampstead Public Library       Gary Walker Realtor       Gelinas Siding & Contracting       Germaine & Blaszka, P.A.       Granite Village       Greater Hampstead Civic Club       GTS Construction LLC       Hampstead Area Water Company       Hampstead Congregational Church       Hampstead Family Dental       Hampstead Hearts       Hampstead Jewelers       Hampstead Lions Club       Hampstead Music Series       Hampstead Print & Copy       Hampstead Smiles       Hampstead Youth Lacrosse       Hampstead-Kingston Republican Committee       Haseltine Builders, LLC      Honey Dew Donuts       Howcroft & Son Custom Tile       Hunny Bee-Haven Country Gifts and More       Ian Handel Real Estate       In Memory of C.D. & Marie Hurley       In Memory of Nancy Watson       Jan Schroeder       Jane Randall Cresta, Realtor       Leslie Riemitis REALTOR, Tax Accountant & JP       Lewis Builders       Lifetime Chiropractic Wellness Ctr       Lynch Pellet Stove Services       Ma Petite Maison       Mccaffrey Stoneworks The Mccaffrey & Valence Family       Ne-San Inc       Ober Easy Diner       Plaistow Area Commerce Exchange       Preppy Paws Dog Daycare       Purple Snack Shack       RAM Printing, Inc.       Refined Home Services       RelAxe Throwing       Representative Lilli Walsh       Rick's Motorsports Electrics       Rockingham Boat       Route 111 Auto Sales inc.       Rugs, Rolls & More       Salem Co-operative Bank       Scout Troop 33       SGI GROUP       Stepping Stones School       Sunset Lake Association       Sunset Park Campground       Sweet Baby Vineyard       TD Bank America's-Most Convenient Bank       The Archambeault Family       The Carideo family in memory of Elsie T Carideo       The Emerson Family       The Family of Maurice & Juanita Randall       The Houde Family       The Howard Family in Memory of Dean and Ruthena Howard       The Howie Steadman Family       The Johnston Family       The Kiburis Family: Andy, Alexis, Avery, Adam, and Augie       The Lindquist Family       The Mitchells Stillmeadow Bed & Breakfast       The Morris Family       The Panetta Family       The Putnam Family       The Warren and Jeanne Cooke Family       The Worthen Family       Trish Povey REALTOR       Trustees of the Hampstead Public Library       United Compressor & Pump Services Inc.       Wellington Drive

275th Anniversary Happenings

275th Anniversary T-Shirts & Koozies

Help celebrate Hampstead's 275th Anniversary with t-shirts and beverage Koozies available for sale at the Hampstead Historical Museum on Saturdays from 1-4. All proceeds go to the Hampstead Historical Society.


Koozies are $5 and t-shirts are $15, available in unisex S,M, & 3XL and youth S & M. 

Images of America: Hampstead

  The Images of America: Hampstead book is now available! It was published on Monday, July 15th and created in celebration of the town's 275th anniversary celebration this year. 


You can purchase a copy of the book at the Hampstead Memorial Library any time they are open or at the Hampstead Historical Museum on Saturdays from 1-4 at a discounted price of $20 ($24.99 retail).

Hampstead 275th Celebration Brochure

Download a printable brochure outlining all of the events for Hampstead's 275th Anniversary celebrations from August 12-17.


Printed copies of the brochure area available at the Hampstead Public Library and Town Hall.


Please see the calendar below for the very latest schedule since some items may have been added/changed since the brochure was created.

Download Brochure

275th Anniversary Celebration Week Events

Aug 12

Historical Hampstead Trolley Tours

4:00

-

8:30 p.m.

Hampstead Town Hall

Event Details

Aug 12

Historical Hampstead Trolley Tours

We are excited to offer Historical Hampstead Trolley Tours! Three tours are available to take you on a historical trip through Hampstead: 4:...

Event Details

4:00

-

8:30 p.m.

Hampstead Town Hall

Aug 13

Hampstead Cable Television Concert

6:00 p.m.

Meetinghouse Park / Town Green

Event Details

Aug 13

Hampstead Cable Television Concert

Come to a free concert featuring the Martin and Kelly Band, the best crossover country music duo that bridges the gap between traditional an...

Event Details

6:00 p.m.

Meetinghouse Park / Town Green

Aug 14

Hampstead Recreation - Free Throw & 3 Point Contest

2:30

-

3:30 p.m.

Memorial Gym

Event Details

Aug 14

Hampstead Recreation - Free Throw & 3 Point Contest

Grades 5-12

Participants will be split into divisions based on grades and there will be prizes in each division.

No signup; just show up!

2:30

-

3:30 p.m.

Memorial Gym

Aug 14

Kids Foam Invasion Party

4:00

-

5:00 p.m.

Meetinghouse Park / Town Green

Event Details

Aug 14

Kids Foam Invasion Party

So what exactly happens at a foam party?

  • We are glad you asked! Let's break it down...
  • The event is filled with an eye-catching mountain of fo...

Event Details

4:00

-

5:00 p.m.

Meetinghouse Park / Town Green

Aug 14

Historical Hampstead Trolley Tours

5:30

-

8:30 p.m.

Hampstead Town Hall

Event Details

Aug 14

Historical Hampstead Trolley Tours

We are excited to offer Historical Hampstead Trolley Tours! Two tours are available on Aug 14 to take you on a historical trip through Hamps...

Event Details

5:30

-

8:30 p.m.

Hampstead Town Hall

Aug 15

RelAxe Axe Throwing

4:00

-

8:00 p.m.

Meetinghouse Park / Town Green

Event Details

Aug 15

RelAxe Axe Throwing

Experience the thrill of axe throwing, throw away stress, and let loose with RelAXE Axes on the Go!


Purple Snack Shack refreshments available...

Event Details

4:00

-

8:00 p.m.

Meetinghouse Park / Town Green

Aug 15

Hampstead Civic Club Corn Hole Tournament

4:30

-

8:00 p.m.

Meetinghouse Park / Town Green

Event Details

Aug 15

Hampstead Civic Club Corn Hole Tournament

Come celebrate the Hampstead 275th Anniversary with a family corn hole tournament. Compete against others for the bragging rights of the bes...

Event Details

4:30

-

8:00 p.m.

Meetinghouse Park / Town Green

Aug 16

Hampstead Historical Night

6:00

-

8:00 p.m.

Old Meetinghouse

Event Details

Aug 16

Hampstead Historical Night

 An evening celebrating Hampstead's History including:

  • Historical Society Table/Displays
  • Metal Detector Club Table/Artifacts
  • Historical reenact...

Event Details

6:00

-

8:00 p.m.

Old Meetinghouse

Aug 16

Colonial Dance

7:00

-

9:00 p.m.

Hampstead Middle School

Event Details

Aug 16

Colonial Dance

Come experience how our founding families had fun at a colonial dance. Live music by The Canterbury Country Dance Orchestra and contra dance...

Event Details

7:00

-

9:00 p.m.

Hampstead Middle School

Aug 17

275th Celebration

All day

Meetinghouse Park / Town Green

Event Details

Aug 17

275th Celebration

A full day of events celebration Hampstead's 275th Anniversary including:

  • All day: Giant cake & stockades photo ops
  • 9-11 a.m.: Guided History ...

Event Details

All day

Meetinghouse Park / Town Green

Aug 17

Guided History Hike

9:00

-

11:00 a.m.

Hampstead Town Hall

Event Details

Aug 17

Guided History Hike

Join us for a hike through time to celebrate Hampstead's 275th anniversary. We will visit sites of historical importance including the Hamps...

Event Details

9:00

-

11:00 a.m.

Hampstead Town Hall

275th Anniversary Past Events

Jan 19

Hampstead 275th Reading of the Proclamation

5:00

-

6:00 p.m.

Hampstead Congregational Church Sanctuary

Event Details

Jan 19

Hampstead 275th Reading of the Proclamation

Reading of the the Proclamation of the Hampstead Town Charter followed by a historical reenactment of the life of a woman in colonial times.

5:00

-

6:00 p.m.

Hampstead Congregational Church Sanctuary

Jan 19

Hampstead 275th Anniversary Celebration Dinner

6:00

-

7:30 p.m.

Hampstead Congregational Church Hadley Hall

Event Details

Jan 19

Hampstead 275th Anniversary Celebration Dinner

A traditional ham dinner with soup, dessert, and beverages. Tickets are $25 and available at the Hampstead Public Library (cash or check onl...

Event Details

6:00

-

7:30 p.m.

Hampstead Congregational Church Hadley Hall

Jan 19

Hampstead 275th Anniversary Colonial Dance Class

7:30 p.m.

Hampstead Middle School

Event Details

Jan 19

Hampstead 275th Anniversary Colonial Dance Class

Come experience how our founding families had fun at a colonial dance class offered by Tony & Beth Park. Admission is free with a celebratio...

Event Details

7:30 p.m.

Hampstead Middle School

Jan 20

Guided History Hike/Snowshoe

8:30

-

10:30 a.m.

West Hampstead Conservation Area

Event Details

Jan 20

Guided History Hike/Snowshoe

Join us for a hike (or snowshoe) through time to celebrate Hampstead's 275th anniversary. We will visit sites of historical importance inclu...

Event Details

8:30

-

10:30 a.m.

West Hampstead Conservation Area

Apr 20

Guided History Hike - Darby Brook Mill Sites

9

-

11 a.m.

Darby Brook Conservation Area

Event Details

Apr 20

Guided History Hike - Darby Brook Mill Sites

Join us for a hike through time to celebrate Hampstead's 275th anniversary.

On this hike, we will explore the three 1700's mill sites along ...

Event Details

9

-

11 a.m.

Darby Brook Conservation Area

May 18

Guided History Hike - West Hampstead Cemetery & Farmland

9:00

-

11:00 am

West Hampstead Cemetery

Event Details

May 18

Guided History Hike - West Hampstead Cemetery & Farmland

Join us for a hike through time to celebrate Hampstead's 275th anniversary.

On this hike, we will explor the West Hampstead Cemetery, the Ha...

Event Details

9:00

-

11:00 am

West Hampstead Cemetery

Jun 12

275th Celebration Sip & Sign Event

6:30

-

8:30 p.m.

Sweet Baby Vineyard

Event Details

Jun 12

275th Celebration Sip & Sign Event

Join us as we celebrate Hampstead turning 275 years old by painting a custom Hampstead sign and sampling wine made right here in Hampstead a...

Event Details

6:30

-

8:30 p.m.

Sweet Baby Vineyard

Jun 15

Guided History Hike - West Road Conservation Area/Parish Land

9:00

-

11:00 a.m.

West Road Conservation Area, Stage Road

Event Details

Jun 15

Guided History Hike - West Road Conservation Area/Parish Land

Join us for a hike through time to celebrate Hampstead's 275th anniversary.

On this hike, we will explore the West Hampstead Conservation Ar...

Event Details

9:00

-

11:00 a.m.

West Road Conservation Area, Stage Road

Jul 13

Garden Inspirations: Hampstead Garden Club Gardens Walk

9:00 a.m.

-

2:00 p.m.

Event Details

Jul 13

Garden Inspirations: Hampstead Garden Club Gardens Walk

Tour personal gardens and hardscapes in the Hampstead area. Cookies and light refreshments will be served at some garden sites. Hampstead Co...

Event Details

9:00 a.m.

-

2:00 p.m.

July 25

Hampstead:Then & Now

10:00

-

11:00 a.m.

Meeting Room, Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive

Event Details

July 25

Hampstead:Then & Now

Take a visual trip into Hampstead's past. Hampstead resident and Historical Society member Jim Wilkinson will give us a visual tour of Hamps...

Event Details

10:00

-

11:00 a.m.

Meeting Room, Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive

Aug 6

Images of America Hampstead Book Talk

1:00

-

2:30 pm

Meeting Room, Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive

Event Details

Aug 6

Images of America Hampstead Book Talk

Join Rob Morris and Ginny Morris from the Hampstead Historical Society, and Merrily Samuels and Julie Watt from the Library to learn all abo...

Event Details

1:00

-

2:30 pm

Meeting Room, Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive

Aug 6

The Boston & Maine Railroad in New Hampshire

7:00

-

8:00 p.m.

Meeting Room, Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive

Event Details

Aug 6

The Boston & Maine Railroad in New Hampshire

Rick Kfoury gives his talk about the Boston & Maine Railroad in New Hampshire. 


Rick worked for five years in the administrative structure of...

Event Details

7:00

-

8:00 p.m.

Meeting Room, Hampstead Public Library, 9 Mary E. Clark Drive

Copyright © 2025 Hampstead Historical Society - All Rights Reserved.


Powered by

This website uses cookies.

We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.

Accept