Atkinson Historical Society is celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary with our ongoing exhibition,
"The Revolutionary War Era: Life in Atkinson"
~Kimball House Museum, 3 Academy Ave.~
Atkinson Historical Society is celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary with our ongoing exhibition,
"The Revolutionary War Era: Life in Atkinson"
~Kimball House Museum, 3 Academy Ave.~
The exhibition provides an in-depth look at various aspects of life in Atkinson during this time period. On display is a roster of Atkinson’s soldiers, profiles on various townspeople, valuation and other town records, images of paintings and drawings related to the period, a list of 1700s houses still standing today, early roads, maps, and much more!
A special highlight of the exhibition is the showcasing of Revolutionary War Era artwork created by Atkinson Academy students.
Exhibition Hours Continuing Throughout 2026
Every Wednesday, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
1st Saturday of each month, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Additional hours to be added and posted on this website and on Facebook & Instagram.
Or call 603-362-9317/email atkinson.nh.history@gmail.com to arrange a tour.
Exhibition Grand Opening Event
AHS was honored to welcome visitors to the exhibition opening on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Our guests enjoyed viewing a range of displays, from original 1700s documents to the superb artwork created by Atkinson Academy students!
A highpoint of the afternoon was the presence of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Exeter Chapter, replete in period costume. The DAR historians conducted a workshop on how to make a cockade.
Thank you, one and all, for making the exhibtion opening a memorable event!