Canterbury Historical Society; preserving Canterbury’s heritage and sense of community

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In 1943 an accidental fire swept through the historic buildings of town center Canterbury, New Hampshire destroying many and leaving others to bear witness. Watch this video footage of the presentation given by historian Mark Stevens, the story pieced together with historic photos and oral histories. CLICK HERE

Hugh Fifield maintained the rural roads in Canterbury, New Hampshire during a time when most lacked pavement and agents made-do with what equipment they had and with “gum and twine”. Watch him tell his tales of ingenuity, small town camaraderie and Yankee pride. Widely respected and revered, this recording is a tribute to the memory of this giant of a man. CLICK HERE