A living history museum. Among the English settlements here until after the French and Indian War, what is now known as the town of Charleston began as a fortified 10-family settlement in the 1740s along the Connecticut River. The fort has been authentically recreated and they present its fascinating history including life during a dangerous time with exhibits and reenactments. Museum gift shop offers interesting books including one on real frontier recipes.
See also our Daytrip that pairs this with Olallie Farms and/or The Vermont Country Store.
Hours:
May 10-June 10:
Wed. 10am-4:30pm, Thurs.-Sun. 10am-4pm, Closed Mon-Tues. except on Memorial Day Monday, open 11am-4pm.
June 11-Sept. 1:
Mon.-Sat. 10am4:30pm, Sun. 10am-4pm.
Sept. 2-Oct. 13:
Wed.-Sat. 10am-4:30pm, Sun. 10am-4pm, closed Mon.-Tues. except open Columbus Day Monday 11am-4pm.
Additional Open Days: Sat.-Sun. Oct. 18-19 and Sat.-Sun. Oct. 25-26 open 11am-4pm
Admission: Adults: $10, Seniors 55+ $7, Youths 13-17, $7, Children 6-12, $5, Children under 5, free.
267 Springfield Road (Route 11)
Charlestown, NH
(603) 826-5700
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