New Castle, NH Historical Society
Annual Membership Drive!
Our annual membership drive is currently underway. We are looking for new members and we’re reminding those who are already members to renew their membership now. See the membership link below to go directly to the renewal/join page. Sign up for another exciting year of the history of New Castle and its surrounding areas.
Thank you!
Dawn Lake President, New Castle Historical Society
Click here and become a member today!

2021 Programs

New Castle Historical Society
2021 Programs
April: John Walbach Book
May 18: Rodney Rowland, Keeping History Above Water [zoom presentation]
June 5:  Saturdays through Labor Day Guided Village Walking Tours​; 11:00am
July: Great Island Boat Hunt
August 10: Fishing, Carol White; 7:00pm
September 28: The Marvin Family, Jerry Marvin​; 7:00pm
October 12: Lobstering, Brooks Kennedy, Mike Flanagan; 7:00pm
November 9: Annual Meeting: Growing up in New Castle; 7:00pm
 ******NEWS******
 Museum is now open for visitors

 Come Visit Us Today!

Winter Hours
​  Wednesdays from 1-3
 Fort Constitution
December 2021 Dedication Ceremony
The two events at Fort Constitution were great and well-attended. Various dignitaries – including the Governor – spoke about the significance of the Fort. It was the first act of the Revolutionary War – not the shots fired at Lexington and Concord, as we have always been told. If you have further interest about the Fort and about New Castle, join the Friends of Fort Constitution @ fortconstitution.com
Welcome to the New Castle Historical Society’s website. Here you will learn about the history of New Hampshire's oldest island village, New Castle--also known as Great Island. Our online catalog allows you to access our rich history through historical documents and photos.  Check out our vibrant schedule of lectures and exhibits. Research the forts and lighthouses that compose our harbor defense system. Come to the museum and enjoy hands-on experiences in volunteer opportunities with artifacts and documents dating back to the 1600s. We are also the last stop on the newly created New Castle walking tour. Maps are available at the museum.
Here is an interview done by the Granite State Ambassadors with our Board Member, Carol White, talking about the Forts Stark and Constitution, Walbach Tower and the Historical Society Village Walking Tours. 
https://nhgranitestateambassadors.org/interview-nh-forts