Notice...
Meeting time change from 6pm to 4:00pm effective 06/10/25...
Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from April to October at 4:00pm
and are held in the Town Hall (at the Town Common).
Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from April to October at 4:00pm
and are held in the Town Hall (at the Town Common).
Upcoming Events...
Unity Historical Society Grand Opening coming next year!
The Unity Historical Society is in the process of making our new home in the Unity Town Hall
at 892 2nd NH Tpke ready for visitors and Unity research buffs!
Regular visitor hours will not be available until next year, but if looking for specific information
about Unity history, please reach out to us on our "Contact Us" page.
Unity Historical Society 2025 Thanksgiving Raffle!
You don’t want to miss out on this amazing opportunity.
The gift card will go a long way in covering your Thanksgiving meal.
Please stop by the Unity town clerk's office and pick up some tickets.
Speakers Wanted!
We are looking for speakers to participate in our Guest Speaker Program to regale us with tales from the past.
If you are a speaker or know of speakers who are willing to share their knowledge on historical topics,
please reach out to us on our "Contact Us" page.
Future Events we're looking into...
Historical Tour - Sites around the town of Unity, NH
Date & Time TBD
The Unity Historical Society is developing a tour of Historical Sites that can be found
in the town of Unity, NH.
Sites may include locations such as the Unity Town Hall (which houses one of only 135 -147 Freedom Bells known to exist that were cast by the Revere Bell Co.), the recently dedicated Animal Pound, the tomb of the unknown soldier (whose identity was eventually discovered), and other interesting sites in our beautiful town.
Stay tuned for more details to come!
Memorial Bricks...
Memorial Brick update: The UHS account has been reactivated with Polar Engraving and once again taking orders for Memorial Bricks at the Unity Memorial on the Town Common.
If you are interested in purchasing a Memorial Brick, please "Contact Us".
Past Events...
Conserving Natural Resources
Stowell Family Forest
Big Pines Trail Opening
was held on August 16th, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Britton Rd, Unity NH
This was the first of what we hope will be an annual event series where we visit and appreciate different trails and sites on county lands! This event was at the Stowell Family Forest where we learned a bit of the history of the Stowell Family Farm while visiting the remaining cellar holes of the old farm, appreciated the talented work of Ron Lanigan who built and donated this beautiful, handcrafted bench, and enjoyed some fantastic views along our new Big Pines trail.
Lite refreshments were provided, and hiking-appropriate attire was recommended.
LOCATION & DRIVING DIRECTIONS: GPS: 43.2992, -72.3295
The parking lot for the Stowell trail, is off Britton rd.
(on Google Maps, this is called Sparling Hill rd.) in Unity, NH.
Unity Old Home Day
July 26, 2025 - all day
beginning with 7am breakfast,
ending after 9pm fireworks
on the Town Common & behind the Town Offices
(and please come visit the Historical Society in our new home at the Unity Town Hall)
The Unity Historical Society proudly supported the Unity, NH Old Home Day Committee with this year's Old Home Day by organizing several special events (below)!
"A Visit with Abe Lincoln"
Presented by: Steve Wood
Abraham Lincoln, portrayed by Steve Wood, will deliver his Gettysburg address following his participation in the parade along 2nd NH Tpke. Afterwards, he plans to mingle with fairgoers on the grounds, where his conversations may include his comments on the debates with Stephen Douglas, his run for the presidency, and the ongoing Civil War.
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Civil War reenactors from the 5th NH Regiment of Volunteers will be setting up camp behind the town office, complete with pup tents, musket firing demonstrations, and even wooden muskets for kids to drill with.
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Tom from the Iron Kettle Farm in Walpole and his team of horses will be providing FREE Wagon rides from noon till 3pm.
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Historically speaking, there may (or may not) have been pirates in Unity NH in the past, but we're going to have our share of swashbucklers at Old Home Day in Unity!
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Unity, NH Old Home Day
Schedule of the day's events:
Schedule of the day's events:
This years Old Home Day was an extraordinarily successful day. Not only was it filled with fun, activities, and special events, but the weather just couldn't be beat.
Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, and the Old Home Day Committee, the Selectboard, and the Unity Historical Society thank everyone who supported our community celebration.
Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, and the Old Home Day Committee, the Selectboard, and the Unity Historical Society thank everyone who supported our community celebration.
Guest Speaker Program
"A Mother Tells Her Story"
Presented by: Sharon Wood
held on May 17 2025, at the Unity Town Hall
Speaking as Betsey Phelps, the mother of a Union soldier from Amherst, New Hampshire who died heroically at the Battle of Gettysburg, Sharon Wood offers an informative and sensitive reflection on that sacrifice from a mother's perspective. Wood blends the Phelps boy's story with those of other men who left their New Hampshire homes to fight for the Union cause and of the families who supported them on the home front.
It was an excellent presentation!
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