Sixty years ago, the Baptist Meeting House became the headquarters and exhibition space of the Salisbury Historical Society. Soon after, a small group of dedicated volunteers undertook the preservation of the town’s horse‑drawn hearse in the nearby Hearse House. Their work laid the foundation for what is now the Hearse House Museum, which features a rich collection of historical artifacts and exhibits, including a reconstructed country store and the Salisbury Post Office.
Both the Meeting House and the Hearse House are now listed on the New Hampshire Register of Historic Places.
Officers
President Joseph Schmidl, Term 2026
Treasurer Vacant
Secretary Eve Grello, Term 2026
Trustees
Dave Merwin, Term 2026
Scott Cooper, Term 2027
Sharyn Goddard, Term 2028
Curator
Cynthia Owen
Committee Chairs
Flag Project Coordinator, Joe Schmidl
Hearse House Museum, Cynthia Owen
Hospitality, Dora Rapalyea
House Manager, David Merwin
Merchandise, Cynthia Owen
Round Robin Coordinator, Cynthia Owen
Scholarship, David Merwin, Arthur Garvin, and Paula Gallion
Website, Facebook Sharyn Goddard
Past Presidents of Salisbury Historical Society
The Salisbury Historical Society
PO Box 263
Salisbury, NH 03268
A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization