Welcome to the Canterbury Historical Society
The Canterbury Historical Society is a volunteer organization that works to maintain an archive of historical materials to engage in preservation projects and to present historical programs of interest to the community.
Our mission: Preserving Canterbury’s heritage and sense of community.
Historic House Signs Now Available
The Canterbury Historical Society is offering historic house signs for sale. The design, which you can see in the mock-up, has been approved by the Canterbury Historical Society Trustees, the Historic District Commission, and the Board of Selectmen.
Featured Article
Freedom’s Legacy: The Journey of Lucy Carey
Freedom from slavery has had a profound historical and social impact on the three-hundred-year history of Canterbury, New Hampshire. This is the story of two individuals, Lucy Carey and Sampson Battis, whose lives were brought together by the harsh realities of slavery and the turning tides of the Revolutionary War. Like many other Black people in colonial New Hampshire, they wove a narrative of resilience that allowed their descendants to become notable community members who helped secure American independence.
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Committees and Projects
Lead the town in a yearlong celebration that commemorates Canterbury’s three-hundred-year history (1727-2027).
Finding and researching remnants of early structures and uncovering stories of the past hidden beneath the ground.
The Canterbury Historical Society maintains a large archive of historical data, much of which we have digitized for viewing here on our website.
The story and history of the classic red brick school house, Center School.
An integrated account of Canterbury’s history. Nearly all the details of the Canterbury Historical Society have been collected in a database where they can be used to search for people, places, and things. Further, to create a holistic understanding of Canterbury’s history, these artifacts are related to one another for your interest and exploration.
