Hampton Historical Society

The Hampton Historical Society (HHS) is an all-volunteer, Section 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The Society is completely independent from the Town of Hampton and receives no subsidies from the town.

The mission of the Hampton Historical Society is to increase public knowledge and understanding of the history and cultural heritage of the town of Hampton, New Hampshire, from its earliest inhabitants to the present generation. HHS communicates that history through an active museum, educational programs, and a resource library.

Now in its 101st year, the Hampton Historical Society operates the Tuck Museum, located on the historic Meeting House Green.  Other historic buildings on the campus are a nineteenth-century schoolhouse, an eighteenth-century barn, a fire-fighting museum, a Hampton Beach tourist cottage, and numerous monuments related to town history.  In addition, HHS offers a wide range of programs throughout the year. Click the "2026 Programs" tab for more information.

The Hampton Historical Society is located on 40 Park Avenue, Hampton, and is open Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays from 1 to 4 pm.  Admission is free.