New Castle NH Historical Society

New Castle, NH Historical Society

2019 Events

New Castle Historical Society thanks all the program presenters as well as all those who came to hear our dynamic programs in 2019. On December 18th, the Maude Trefethan school of New Castle will put on a special holiday program, performed by the school children.
We start our new program series in the spring of 2020.

April 17
Storm Warriors,
Shipwrecks, and a Surfman's Peril

May 22
The Piscataqua River Gundalow and the World in Which it Sailed.

June 11
Wood Island Life Saving Station Restoration

July 24
Iran, Past and Present: Archaeology, Architecture and Gardens

August 14
The local Surfmen of the Seacoast, who made up the heroic but nearly forgotten US Life Saving Service

September 24
What Happened 400 Years Ago and Why is New Hampshire Celebrating?

October 15
New Castle Archipelago: Past, Present and Future

November 13
Annual Meeting and
Oral Histories

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 Our online catalog allows you to access our rich history through historical documents and photos.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 first stop on the newly created New Castle walking tour. Maps are available at the museum.