Historical Society of Cheshire County
Keene, New Hampshire
603-352-1895
hsccnh.org
The Historical Society of Cheshire County serves the city of Keene and 23 other towns in southwestern New Hampshire. The Historical Society of Cheshire County serves as a contemporary hub for people to connect to history, art, culture, and the environment through their own lens and personal experience. The Society delivers about 150 programs each year that connect people with their own local history stories. With a staff of three full-time employees, three part-time employees, and 100 volunteers, the Society serves 15-20,000 people per year. The Historical Society owns three historic buildings on Keene's Main Street: its headquarters the Ball Mansion (1870), the Wyman Tavern (1762) historic house museum, and the Bruder House (1839), which is a venue for programs and education. The headquarters have a research library, an exhibit hall, and a museum store.
New England Ski Museum | North Conway
North Conway, New Hampshire
603-730-5044
skimuseum.org
The New England Ski Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the rich history of skiing and the legacy of the 10th Mountain Division. With two locations in New Hampshire, we welcome over 20,000 visitors each year to explore exhibits, artifacts, and art that showcase skiing’s deep impact on the culture and economy of New England.
Our museums offer engaging displays, educational programs, and special events that inspire, educate, and entertain visitors of all ages. Our world-class collection—one of the top five ski-related archives globally—includes rare equipment, photographs, films, and memorabilia that bring the story of skiing to life.
Millicent Rogers Museum
El Prado, New Mexico
575-758-2462
millicentrogers.org
The Millicent Rogers museum is located in a traditional hacienda style building, creating a unique setting for a stellar collection of Southwest arts including pottery, Southwest jewelry, textiles, and Hispanic devotional arts. Highlights of the collections include Maria Martinez pottery, regional colcha
embroideries, and a large portion of Millicent's jewelry collection. The museum was founded in 1956 following Millicent's death by her son, Paul Peralta Ramos, with 800 objects of Millicent's serving as the core of the collection. Having now grown to over 7000 objects, the Millicent Rogers Museum is a testament to the creativity and broad appeal of Southwest arts, architecture, and cultural celebration.