Sixty years ago, the Baptist Meeting House became the headquarters and exhibition space of the Salisbury Historical Society. Shortly thereafter, a dedicated group of volunteers began preserving the town’s horse-drawn hearse in the adjacent Hearse House. Their efforts laid the groundwork for what is now the Hearse House Museum, home to a rich collection of historical artifacts and exhibits, including a reconstructed country store and the Salisbury Post Office.
Today, both the Meeting House and the Hearse House are listed on the New Hampshire Register of Historic Places, recognizing their significance in preserving Salisbury’s heritage.
Officers
President Joseph Schmidl, Term 2026
Interim Treasurer, Sharyn Goddard
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