In 2023, 100,000 people visited the New Hampshire Heritage Museum Trail — a number organization President Jeff Barraclough expects to surpass this year.
“New Hampshire is filled with fascinating history and some incredible museums that share that history with the public,” he said.
“From museums that share the heritage of a specific region to specialized museums focusing on one subject, there is something to interest everyone on The Trail.”
He said organization is excited this year to welcome the Mt. Kearsarge Indian Museum in Warner as a new member. “Mt. Kearsarge plays an important role in sharing the history and culture of the Indigenous people of this region,” he added.
Regarding the increasing popularity of The Trail, Barraclough said it is not restricted to New Hampshire.
“People travel here from across the country and globe to visit us.,” he said. “We are a gateway to New Hampshire.”
Member institutions are located in Canterbury, Concord, Dover, Exeter, Laconia, Loudon, Manchester, Moultonborough, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Tamworth, Warner, and Wolfeboro.
To learn more about organization, or the Trail Passport program, which provides access to all member institutions at a significantly reduced rate, visit www.nhmuseumtrail.org.