Welcome to the Archives of New London, New Hampshire.

The New London Town Archives holds municipal records and manuscript materials documenting the history of New London, New Hampshire.

RESEARCH HOURS

​We are generally open on Wednesday mornings (10 AM - noon) or other times by appointment. Advance notice is requested in order to expedite your visit. Online research inquiries are welcome at any time and answered within 48 hours of receipt. Please use the button below to submit a research question or schedule a visit.

TOWN HISTORIES

Histories of New London and its institutions have been published periodically since the town's 1879 centennial. A list of these publications is available via the button below.

COLBY ARCHIVES

Archival materials related to Colby-Sawyer College and its predecessors, as well as papers from the Colby-Colgate-Cleveland family are found at the college archives. Note: Research inquiries should be directed to the College Librarian after July 2024.

LOCAL MUSEUMS

Two historical museums are located in New London: the New London Historical Society (19th c. village and carriage museum) and the Kidder Ice House Museum (20th c. automobiles and Americana). Note: These museums collect, preserve, and exhibit objects; they do not hold research collections.

OVERVIEW

The Archives...
  • ​collects materials related to the government, landscape, events, and people of New London;
  • preserves, organizes, and provides access to the collection;
  • compiles and publishes town histories;
  • assists in preserving the town's historical resources.
Learn more about the scope of our collections via the button below.

ROADSIDE MARKER PROJECT / 2024-25

Placed by the Town of New London in observance of Old Home Day, New London's historical markers (marked by red/star symbols below) commemorate notable places, people, and events. A newly appointed working group has identified those in need of refurbishment and will present more information to residents in coming months. Meanwhile, you can visit town markers in person or online with the aid of Google Maps; just click on a symbol below for text and photos.