Francestown Improvement & Historical Society
Connecting People to the Past and
To Our Community Today
The Francestown Improvement and Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 147 Francestown, New Hampshire 03043
Proud Recipient of a 2015 LCHIP Grant
Our History and Mission
The Francestown Improvement & Historical Society (FIHS) has been a vital community organization since founding in the summer of 1911. Since then, F.I.H.S. has been responsible for a wide range of important activities and efforts for the town and people of Francestown, New Hampshire.
FIHS is an unique organization having two distinct missions:
* to promote the history of Francestown, NH, preserving our significant collection of artifacts, and
* to fund a number of Town "improvement" projects.
Take a few minutes to explore our website to learn more about F.I.H.S. We invite you to join our organization to help us as we continue our important work in Francestown.
FRANCESTOWN's 250th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
A town-wide Scavenger Hunt starts June 1 leading up to
June 25th when we celebrate Francestown’s 250th Birthday. We will be having a military parade marshaled by Governor Wentworth and Lady Frances Deering. There will be a variety of family games on the common, a BBQ Dinner and dancing to 60’s Invasion topped off with a fantastic display of Fireworks!
Mark your calendars and click on the link above for more details on the festivities
Plans are already underway for our
104th Annual Labor Day Celebration!
Friday, September 2nd - Monday, September 5th
* stay tuned for details *
F.I.H.S.'s Mission continues today by:
- Funding Town improvement projects
- Improving Town recreational facilities
- Providing for seasonal beautification
- Collecting and preserving materials and artifacts of historical value
- Providing the public with access to the Society's collection
- Educating the public on the Town's rich and diverse history
"The Beehive" serves as a home for our historic collection and as a learning and gathering place for the community and visitors interested in Francestown's fascinating history.
Join us!
By joining, you will help us maintain our many important programs.
As a member you will be invited to our annual membership meetings and receive updates on Society activities throughout the year.
The Francestown Improvement and Historical Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
"The Beehive"
