Welcome to the Bartlett Historical Society
...in the heart of the White Mountains of New Hampshire
Mission
The Mission of the Bartlett Historical Society (BHS) is:
- Collect and preserve data and items pertaining to the history of Bartlett, and Hart’s Location, plus the unincorporated town of Livermore
- Stimulate interest in the history of Bartlett, Hart’s Location and Livermore through the promotion and conducting of educational opportunities and events related to the history of these three towns and the Mount Washington Valley region.
Visit Us
The Bartlett Historical Society and Museum is now open at 13 School Street, Bartlett, as follows:
- Saturday 10:00 a.m.— 2:00 p.m.
- Sunday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
- Wednesday 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Or by appointment by calling 603-374-5037. Please leave a message if we are not at the Museum. You can also email Phil Franklin
The museum is open to the public. We do not charge for admission but donations for the operation of the museum are always welcome.
Board of Directors
Philip Franklin—President
Hannelore Chandler—Vice President
Scott Mallett—Secretary
Susan Franklin—Treasurer
Kathleen Howard—Curator
A.H. "Buzz" Query—Director
John Chanley—Director
Upcoming Events
Wit and Wisdom
The Forgotten Literary Life of New England Villages.
with Jo Radner, a New Hampshire Humanities Speaker
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Bartlett Historical Society & Museum, 13 School Street, Bartlett, NH 03812
In the 1800s, our rural ancestors created neighborhood events to improve their minds by composing and reading homegrown, handwritten literary "newspapers" full of keen verbal wit. Sometimes serious, but mostly very funny, these "newspapers" were common in villages across our region. Learn about the hopes, fears, and daring behaviors of our forefathers as Jo regales us with some of these stories
Donations Accepted at the Door. All donations will assist the Historical Society in stewardship of the history of Bartlett, Hart’s Location and Livermore, New Hampshire.
For questions about the event, call: Phil Franklin, BHS President at 603-374-5037 or 860-638-7966
Winter in the Valley
The Bartlett Historical Society Museum is still hosting our "Winter in the Valley" exhibit. Some highlights of the exhibit include:
Winter Mobility and Fun: Our Portland Cutter Sleigh, Bartlett-made dog sled, and children’s sled plus numerous photos and stories
Ski Mountain Stories: The formation of Attitash and Beak Peak ski resorts; Plans for a ski resort in Hart’s Location; Two of the original blueprints for Beak Peak.
The Snow Train Story: One of many snow train posters and the Snow Train story
Lost Ski Areas in Bartlett: Yes, we had two. One was built on the land once farmed by the Stanton family. The other was once owned by the owner of Pabst Brewing Company before coming under local ownership. Their full stories are in our museum.
Historic Maps: An 1860 Carroll County wall map and 1890 Crawford’s Map of the White Mountain plus a rare hand-drawn copy of a 1795 Hart’s Location, Merrill’s Plan map
Our BHS Reference Library: Local and regional history books, town reports, genealogies
Our Snow Roller Story: See our restored roller on the corner of Albany Avenue and Route 302 and our sidewalk roller in the museum