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.
Historic Wakefield NH
Model stagecoach on display at the Heritage Centre of Wakefield Corner Gallery/Museum. Mugs and other unique items are for sale.
Heritage Centre of Wakefield Corner
highlights from the 2018 season...
The Freight house at Heritage Park
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.
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.
The official website of the town of wakefield heritage commission
The restored Boston & Maine Railroad water tower, dedicated this past summer, and Union Station, summer 2018. It was a very good year. Happy 25th Anniversary to the Wakefield Heritage Commission.
The Wakefield Heritage Commission is participating in an exciting new holiday sales initiative created by the grassroots Explore Moose Mountains organization. It's website, The Moose, www.exploremoosemountains.org, will feature unique gift ideas from businesses in the eastern lakes region. Stay tuned for more information on pricing and availability!
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.
Join us for the last event of the year -- the Tour de Chooch open house, Nov. 24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Heritage Park Railroad Museum in Union. See Events page.