Atkinson Historical Society Organization
President: Kate Rochford 2024
Vice President: Carolyn Nenart 2024
Treasurer: Patty Macomber 2023
Secretary: Lucia Cusimano 2023
Curator: John Rockwell 2024
Directors:
Nicole Pitts 2023
Bob Gustafson 2024
Ellen Beckwith 2025
Atkinson Historical Society Bylaws
-This revised edition as adopted by vote on 12/2022- By Laws
Atkinson Historical Society Objectives
-To collect, acquire, secure, preserve and display records and materials pertaining to Atkinson's history at the Kimbal Museum in the Parson Peabody House.
-To restore, replace and preserve by any method necessary, on site or by moving, historical objects of any kind, such as monuments, buildings, gravestones, etc.
-To maintain guardianship over whatever presents itself under the term "Atkinson New Hampshire History".
What does the Organization Do?
Collect and archive various articles pertaining to the town of Atkinson.
Likely the largest scrapbook collection in Atkinson
Research issues presented by the public.
Can include details on Atkinson historic homes or meeting with out of town visitors.
Catalogue Museum Collection
The Atkinson Kimball House Museum has large amount of existing items and incoming items that need to be digitized and logged.
Host Local Organizations
The Atkinson Historical Society has hosted Cub Scout dens, Brownie Troops, Girl Scout Troops, classes from the Atkinson Academy and, the Atkinson Women's Civic Club.
Maintain Kimball House Museum
The Atknson Historical Society has regularly contributed to the Town of Atkinson to assist with interior and exterior maintenance of the Kimball House Museum.
Restore, Replace and Preserve
Suggest repairs to the selectman to preserve the current Kimball House Museum