Historic Wakefield NH
Model stagecoach on display at the Heritage Centre of Wakefield Corner Gallery/Museum. Mugs and other unique items are for sale.
The Freight house at Heritage Park
Our origin
It was a very good year...
The official website of the town of wakefield heritage commission
Established in 1993, the Wakefield Heritage Commission has developed plans to restore areas of the community that reflect the importance of Wakefield in transportation, manufacturing, and farming. With the generous support of volunteers, financial donors, and grants, the first building constructed in the village of Sanbornville, the Garvin Building, was restored. Upon completion, the Wakefield Heritage Commission sold the Garvin Building. It remains a focal point and tribute to the history of the community. In recent years, the Commission, thanks to a small army of talented and generous volunteers, has restored Union Station and the Freight House in Union, the Lovell-Union Grange, and the Spinney Meeting House. In 2014, the Newichawannock Bridge and Canal, built in 1868, was designated as the town's second National Historic District and placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Please visit the Heritage Centre of Wakefield Corner, also known as the Lovell Union Grange, this summer. In June 2006, the Lovell Union Grange organization deeded the property (again for $1.00) to the Wakefield Heritage Commission, which currently uses the building as a museum preserving the Grange heritage, the Stage Stop museum, office and meeting space. The Heritage Centre is generally open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon for the summer. Items such as books, historic reference documents, custom mugs, puzzles, and more are available for sale. The Centre is located at 26 Province Lake Road.
Model Railroad Project
Make sure to visit the Heritage Park Railroad Museum this season and marvel at the HO scale model of the Boston and Maine Railroad as it served the five villages of Wakefield in 1909. The model was painstakingly researched for historical accuracy. A team of volunteer ferroenquinologists, which means "students of the iron horse," has dedicated countless hours and resources to the project, which has been in the works for nearly four years. Visitors of all ages will enjoy the craftsmanship! Click here for more information.
Wakefield Heritage Commission
Wakefield Town Hall
2 High Street
Sanbornville, New Hampshire 03872
e-mail: info@historicwakefieldnh.com
On the web: www.historicwakefieldnh.com
The Wakefield Heritage Commission is an agency of the Town of Wakefield and shares in the town's federal income tax exempt status regarding donations as per NH RSA 673:4-a, RSA674:44-a, through RSA 674:44d. Charitable contributions to government units are tax deductible under section 170c(1) of the Internal Revenue Code when made for public purpose.
highlights from the 2018 season...
The restored Boston & Maine Railroad water tower, dedicated summer of 2018, and Union Station. It was a very good year. Happy 25th Anniversary to the Wakefield Heritage Commission. Looking forward to the next 25!
Heritage Centre of Wakefield Corner
Mugs ARE available foR sale
Mugs -- made in the USA at the solar powered Deneen Pottery -- are available for $18 each or two for $32, plus shipping. Free local pickup available. Choose from the custom Newichawannock Canal design by Brookfield artist Judy Brenner, or the rendition of the 1902 Russell Snow Plow. To order or for more information send an email to info@historicwakefieldnh.com.
The Heritage Park Railroad Museum campus opens Saturday, June 29 with the Heritage Centre/Grange and East Wakefield School opening July 6.