Relocating History-Jackson Historical Society's New Home & a Village Tour

Relocating History-Jackson Historical Society's New Home & a Village Tour
Covered Bridge in Lincoln, NH in the fall.
Step inside the renovated 1879 Town Hall, home of the Jackson Historical Society, and discover a remarkable story of resilience and renewal. In December 2024, severe flooding eroded the nearby riverbank, damaging the furnace and threatening the building’s foundation. Rather than lose this treasured landmark, the society relocated the entire structure to a safer site in July 2025. The building was fully modernized and made accessible while preserving its historic character. Inside, explore collections of White Mountain art, historical artifacts and a new exhibit on the Willey Slide. Stay afterward for a brown bag lunch and an optional guided walking tour of Jackson, including the rebuilt Trickey Barn, home of the town library and the annual Pumpkin People display.
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Presenters | Bob Cottrell & Jackie Connors

Bob Cottrell is curator of the Nella Braddy Henney History Room at the Conway Public Library and curator for the Jackson Historical Society’s Museum of White Mountain Art. He also serves as an independent history and museum consultant and is a speaker with New Hampshire Humanities. Cottrell has worked at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American Art in Washington, D.C., museums in Florida and Indiana and at Bilkent University in Ankara.

Jackie Connors is an experienced educator specializing in programming and web development. She served as an adjunct faculty member at Newbury College and as a senior lecturer at Bentley University, where she taught a variety of programming courses. In addition to her teaching roles, Connors serves as webmaster for the Jackson and Bartlett Historical Societies and is dedicated to supporting local historical organizations through effective digital outreach and community engagement.
 

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Mobility Rating Moderate: 1 to 2 hours of walking or standing (i.e., touring or on hiking trails).