Historical Society Meeting – May 5
Canterbury Historical Society Trustees Meeting Agenda Monday, May 5th, 2025 at 4pm – The Elkins Memorial BuildingOpen to all Canterbury Residents
Cellar Holes Committee Newsletter
Greetings Canterbury history enthusiasts, This message from the Canterbury Historical Society is from the Cellar Hole Committee, and is the first issue of a monthly newsletter to tell the story of both the purpose and goals of our work, and…
President’s Report
Canterbury Historical Society (CHS) President’s Report 2025 has been busy with various committees working on several significant projects. Of particular note is the creation of the Tricentennial Committee, co-chaired by Naomi Scanlon and Heidi Southard, that is tasked with coordinating…
Historical Society Meeting – April 7
Canterbury Historical Society Trustees Meeting Agenda Monday, April 7th, 2025 at 4pm – The Elkins Memorial BuildingOpen to all Canterbury Residents
Historical Society Meeting – Mar. 3
Canterbury Historical Society Trustees Meeting Agenda Monday, March 3rd, 2025 at 4pm – The Elkins Memorial BuildingOpen to all Canterbury Residents
Historical Society Meeting – Feb. 3
Canterbury Historical Society Trustees Meeting Agenda Monday, February 3rd, 2025 at 4pm – The Elkins Memorial BuildingOpen to all Canterbury Residents
Come See the Historical Society’s 2024 Exhibit at the Canterbury Fair!
The Canterbury Historical Society has mounted a new exhibit featuring the history of stores in Canterbury Center, located in the Elkins Memorial Building gallery space. The opening day will be the Canterbury Fair (Saturday, July 27th), and there will be…
An Appreciation of Joan Leggett
With the recent passing of former Historical Society trustee, and long-time friend Joan Leggett, the following reflections are offered on her substantial contribution to the formation of the One Room Schoolhouse Program that the Historical Society cultivates annually in partnership…
CHS Presents: Proprietor’s Lots, May 6, 2024
Click the attached link for the recording of the first CHS mini-talk, held after the business meeting on Monday May 6, 2024 on the Proprietor’s Lots with Web Stout.
The “Old” Sign!
Folks who pass by the Houser One Room Schoolhouse on Old Tilton Road might have recently noticed that the sign on the building, “Canterbury Historical Society”, is missing from the façade. It has been removed for a fresh coat of…