Hampstead Historical Society T-Shirt
Show your pride in Hampstead and the Historical Society with this short sleeve t-shirt, High quality, 100% cotton Champion t-shirt with small embroidered Champion logo on the left sleeve. Available in S, M, & XL for $15 at the Hampstead Historical Museum.
Hampstead 275th Anniversary T-Shirts & Koozies
Help celebrate Hampstead's 275th Anniversary with t-shirts and beverage Koozies.
Koozies are $5 and t-shirts are $15, available in unisex S,M, & 3XL and youth S & M at the Hampstead History Museum.
Book: History of Hampstead New Hampshire
If you are new to town, a great place to learn about Hampstead history is by purchasing a copy of Maurice Randall's book History of Hampstead New Hampshire (1999), available for $25 at the Hampstead Historical Museum.
This book was initially intended to cover from 1899-1999 to document the history of Hampstead after Harriette E. Noyes 1899 A Memorial History of Hampstead, New Hampshire. However, Maurice added a general early history of Hampstead as he discovered new facts and for the convenience of readers who have not read Ms. Noyes two earlier volumes.
You can learn more about Maurice Randall and Harriette Noyes and her books on the Distinguished Citizens page of this website.
Book: Images of America: Hampstead
The Images of America: Hampstead book was published on July 15, 2024 in celebration of the town's 275th anniversary celebration. Thank you to the joint efforts of the Hampstead Public Library, Hampstead Historical Society, and all the citizens of Hampstead who contributed photographs and information to make this book possible.
From the publisher: Hampstead is a charming New Hampshire town with a deep history dating back to its founding in 1749, when Gov. Benning Wentworth incorporated the land surrounding his farm property on what is now known as Governors Island. Hampstead, both past and present, evokes an appreciation of a quaint village lifestyle. Included in this curated collection of the town’s history are early photographs of well-known landmarks like the Old Meeting House, built in 1745, and its Paul Revere Jr. bell that still proudly rings today as well as generations of Hampstead families enjoying everyday recreation, including summers spent on the three town lakes. The impact of the railroad coming to town in 1876, the factories and farming economies, celebrated town officials, and school days of the past can all be found in these pages.
The book is available for the discounted price of $20 ($24.99 retail) at the Hampstead Historical Museum or Hampstead Public Library.
Book: Big Island Pond
Big Island Pond, by long time pond resident T.A. Goulet, covers the rich history of the largest lake in Hampstead with 214 pages of historical information and vintage captioned photographs, a few in color.
Learn about the and famous residents including Benning Wentworth, the first Royal Governor of New Hampshire, George Eli Whitney, inventor and steam car pioneer, Mercury and Apollo astronaut Commander Alan B. Shepard as well as the founding and other notable residents of the communities around the lake.
The Penobscot Marine Museum and Derry Museum of History are the main sources for the photographs; their best were selected for publication. This book is available for $30 at the Hampstead Historical Museum.