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The Thornton Historical Society was established to:

*bring together those people interested in the history of Thornton, NH;

*discover, collect, and preserve artifacts and printed materials that
illustrate the town's history;

*disseminate historical information and awaken public interest in
Thornton's past.

Whether you live in our beautiful town of Thornton, NH or just visit occasionally,
we cordially invite you to join the Thornton Historical Society.

Click here for a membership form.

The Thornton Historical Society meets on the first Wednesday of every month
(April - November) at 7:00 pm at the Thornton Town Hall on Merrill Access
Road. Meetings are open to the public.

New members and volunteers are always welcome.
Find out how you can get involved!

Check out our newsletters:
2011
2012

Upcoming Events

All programs are held at the Thornton Town
Hall at 16 Merrill Access Road at 7pm unless
otherwise noted.

A Night of Music With Two Old Friends
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Sponsored by the NH Humanities Council. Mac McHale
and Emery Hutchins are back for a return visit and will
be singing and playing traditional Irish songs and tunes
using such instruments as the concertina, bodhran,
mandolin, octave mandolin, guitar and banjo.

Genealogical Roadblocks: When the Trail
Turns Cold
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Presented by Thornton resident and Certified
Genealogist Diane Gravel, this program will guide the
researcher in creating a fresh approach, while exploring
many New Hampshire and New England sources and
repositories often overlooked in genealogical research.

Thornton Old Home Day
Saturday, September 15, 2012
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Native Americans in Grafton County
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Roland Bixby, author and historian from Warren, NH,
will share his knowledge and research on Native
Americans in Grafton County with a focus on the
Pemi-Baker region.