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Epping Historical Society
Photo courtesy of
J. Dennis Robinson.
It all began with the ‘Great Land Giveaway” as early as 1710 when Exeter began passing out wood lots to citizens for free. Established in 1741, Epping was separated from Exeter under Gov. Benning Wentowrth at the beginning of the western expansion of New Hampshire. Visitors will find changing exhibits and a database of Epping familiy genealogies and old houses. Many Epping citizens moved to Monmouth, Maine after the Revolution when Gen. Henry Dearborn offered free land to his soldiers. Brickyards are Epping’s claim to fame. The first brickyard made from Epping clay opened in 1840 but locals were making their own bricks for generations before that. “We try to solve mysteries,” says one local historian. A full cemetery index of more than 80 local cemeteries is available.
HOURS: Mondays 6-9pm, Wednesdays 10am –2pm
ADMISSION: Open to the public
PHONE: (603) 679-2944
ADDRESS: 2 Water Street, PO Box 348 Epping, NH 03802
DIRECTIONS: On the main street in the center of town
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