One Scholarship for $1000 will be awarded to a graduating senior from a local high school.

2024 Selection Criteria  

• Student and family must reside in Atkinson, NH

• It is preferred that the student have interest in history or related field; but it is not required

• Must show evidence of community involvement through civic, local government, scouting, athletics, music / drama, and similar activities.

• Is open to any graduating senior from an accredited local high school

• Scholarships will be paid in June of 2023 after acceptance for the 1st semester of college or university. A copy of the acceptance letter shall be enclosed with this application.

• An incomplete application will not be considered.

• Applications must be postmarked by May 1, 2024 and mailed to
  Atkinson Historical Society, PO Box 863, Atkinson, NH 03811

• Or emailed to Atkinson.nh.history@gmail.com

Download form from here: 2024 Atkinson History Society Scholarship Application Form 

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".

The Atkinson Historical Society receives regular requests to research New Hampshire homes, buildings, local families, people and events. Your request will go through a group of individuals that rely on their individual memories of Atkinson and understanding the paper resources we have available to complete the research request. 

Recent Assistance provided:

• A young man from PA called to ask if anything was known about his great grandmother that lived on Main Street in the 1950's, Mrs Ernest Cheswell. One of the historical society members recalled that woman and the work she did as a seamstress, making aprons and that she was a 'nice lady'. She live in the home on 115 Main Streen known historically as the Fermald House. The man remembered the stories his mother had told him and his sisder about the aprons his great grandmother has sewn. The society providee the gentleman historical information and a photo of the home. He was very pleased with the information.

The afghan is a collection of names that was assembled in 1930. We would very much like to find out a little more about each person and perhaps collect a back story on each. Please contact us if you have any information that you would like to share. 

• 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