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Historic Homes & Buildings

Mary Baker Eddy Historic House
62 North State Street • Concord, NH 03301
Corner of Court Street and North State Street
603-225-3444
Mary Baker Eddy, founder of the Christian Science Church, lived in this home from 1889-1892. Tours by appointment. more... map
Pierce Manse (circa 1842)
14 Horseshoe Pond Lane • Concord, NH 03301
At the End of North Main Street
603-224-5954
The Pierce Manse is the family house of Franklin Pierce, the fourteenth President of the United States. Pierce lived in the home with his wife and two children in the years before he became President. He left for the Mexican War in 1846, after the death of his young son, Franky. The house has been restored to reflect the time when the family resided there. Many of the furnishings belonged to Pierce or to members of his family. more... map
Reverend Timothy Walker House (circa 1734)
North Main Street • Concord, NHAt the North End of Main Street
Walker was Concord's first minister and its founding father. At over 270 years old, his home is considered the oldest two-story house between Massachusetts and Canada.

Hannah Duston Memorial Historic Site
Boscawen • Concord, NH 03303
4 miles north of Concord
603-927-4096
Visit this monument on a small island commemorating the courage of Hannah Duston, who was taken prisoner during a raid by Mohawk warriors in 1697. more...

City Library
45 Green Street • Concord, NH 03301
603-225-8670
A municipal library offering more than 165,000 books and references. Children's programs, automated online catalog, computerized information, and databases also available. map
New Hampshire State Library (circa 1717)
20 Park Street • Concord, NH 03301
603-271-2144
The State Library specializes in New Hampshire history, politics, and sociology. Features over 570,000 volumes of books. more... map

League Of New Hampshire Craftsmen
205 North Main Street • Concord, NH 03301
603-224-3375
The League Gallery is a non-profit crafts educational organization dedicated to preserving and inspiring New Hampshire's living craft tradition. map
Museum Of New Hampshire History
6 Eagle Square • Concord, NH 03301
The Hamel Center
603-228-6688
Come face-to-face with the people and places of the past through interactive exhibits your entire family will enjoy. The museum's Hands-on History Family Room offers activities that make learning fun for children. The museum store features quality New Hampshire-made gifts and products. more...

Christa McAuliffe Planetarium
2 Institute Drive • Concord, NH 03301
603-271-7827
The Planetarium is a living memorial that combines Christa McAuliffe's dream of traveling through space with her dedication to teaching, and her belief that everyone should have the opportunity to "reach for the stars". Take an exciting flight through the Universe in the 92-seat domed theater. You are magically transported through deep space as spectacular stellar wonders fill the state-of-the-art theater. Space travelers of all ages can blast off for cosmic adventures. Stop by the shuttle-shaped gift shop for unique and educational toys, books, and other items. more... map
Silk Farm Audubon Center
3 Silk Farm Road • Concord, NH 03301
603-224-9909
This environmental education center features live animals, exhibits, walking trails, a gift store, and a natural history library. more...

Concord On Foot
Concord
603-224-2508 or 603-228-6688
A self-guided downtown walking tour of over 50 historic sites, including the State House, Historical Society, First Babtist Church,Eagle Hotel, Phenix Hall, Upham-Walker House and the New Hampshire State Library. Brochures are available at the Chamber of Commerce and the Museum of New Hampshire History gift shop.
State House and Visitors Center
107 North Main Street, Room 119 • Concord, NH 03301
603-271-2154
Offers self-guided tours of the State House or guided group tours by reservation. Includes Hall Of Flags, Representatives Hall, Senate Chambers And State House Plaza. more... map