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Concord Coach

Made by the Abbot-Downing Company, the Concord coach was one of New Hampshire's chief products in the 19th century. Visitors can connect with this important state symbol, on display in the New Hampshire Historical Society's rotunda.

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A Legacy of Landscapes: Selections from the Linda and P. Andrews McLane Collection

A sampling of 61 paintings from the preeminent private collection of White Mountain landscape art in the world, with works by Albert Bierstadt, Thomas Cole, Benjamin Champney, John Frederick Kensett, Thomas Hill, and Jasper Cropsey, among others.

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If You Had to Choose: Patriots and Loyalists in Revolutionary New Hampshire

Explore how the American Revolution pitted American against American and forced everyone to choose sides.

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Lafayette's Visit to New Hampshire

Recall the remarkable story of the Marquis de Lafayette, his commitment to democracy in America and France, and his visit to New Hampshire in 1825.

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Discovering New Hampshire

From an Abenaki dugout canoe to an early snowmobile, the exhibition Discovering New Hampshire shares the history of New Hampshire's people, places, and events through objects, photographs, and documents you can't see anywhere else.

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Audio Tour

Enjoy an audio tour of the New Hampshire Historical Society's building, introduction to exhibitions, and interactive activities for kids. Although designed for use while visiting the Society, this resource can be accessed from anywhere and viewed on a smartphone, tablet, or desktop computer.