SWANZEY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

WEST SWANZEY, NH

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The Swanzey Historical Museum is a small museum located in West Swanzey, New Hampshire. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the town of Swanzey and the surrounding area. The building that houses the museum was originally built in the 1800s and served as a schoolhouse until the 1950s. It was then converted into a museum in the 1970s.

The museum has several exhibits that showcase the history of Swanzey and its residents. Visitors can learn about the town's early settlers, the local industry, and the impact of the railroad on the area. The museum also has a collection of artifacts, including tools, furniture, and clothing, that provide a glimpse into daily life in Swanzey's past.

In addition to the exhibits, the Swanzey Historical Museum offers educational programs and events for visitors of all ages. These programs include guided tours, lectures, and hands-on activities. The museum is staffed by volunteers who are passionate about preserving the history of Swanzey and sharing it with others.

Overall, the Swanzey Historical Museum is a charming and informative destination for anyone interested in learning about the history of this small New Hampshire town.

SWANZEY HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in WEST SWANZEY NH. US MID #8403300013

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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Spotterd Salamander Spermatophores 2 The male spotted salamander does not fertilize the eggs of the females as the female lays them. Rather they deposit multiple packets of sperm called spermatophores on a submerged leaf or twig for the females to collect later to fertilize their eggs.
Wood Frog Egg Mass Closeup
Fairy Shrimp
Salamander Spermatophores The male spotted salamander does not fertilize the eggs of the females as the female lays them. Rather they deposit multiple packets of sperm called spermatophores on a submerged leaf or twig for the females to collect later to fertilize their eggs.
Fairy Shrimp
'Show-&-Tell' Cages on Distant Hill Nature Trail There are wood frog and spotted salamander egg masses in containers at the edge of one of the Distant Hill Nature Trail's vernal pools for visitors to examine up close. Come and check them out!
'Show-&-Tell' Cages on Distant Hill Nature Trail There are wood frog and spotted salamander egg masses in containers at the edge of one of the Distant Hill Nature Trail's vernal pools for visitors to examine up close. Come and check them out!
Female Fairy Shrimp
Fairy Shrimp

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SWANZEY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

WEST SWANZEY
NH
03469

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MID # 8403300013
Name SWANZEY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Alternate Name SWANZEY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 42.870736, -72.333641
CODES FIPS State Code: 33
FIPS County Code: 005
US Census Tract: 970900
US Census Block: 1039