FAIRFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY COLLECTIONS:


HISTORY HOUSE MUSEUM:

Queen Anne Victorian.
Listed in the National Register as the Cotton-Smith house.
Built in 1894 by John Cotton (White Mountain Refrigerator Co.)
The house was purchased by the FHS with a bequest from founding member Ray Tobey in 1983.
 Painted ceilings were found under a false ceiling installed by Gertrude Smith in the 1950's. 
A twelve-inch stenciled and honey maple woodwork is especially prevalent on  the main stairs and entry.
The barn is the site for special exhibits and events, tools, barbershop, general store, and schoolroom.

MUSEUM COLLECTIONS:

Victorian Furniture
Gertrude Smith's piano
Household Accessories, including quilts.
Victorian and Edwardian clothing, including historic wedding dresses.

The Lawrence Collection: furniture and memorabilia of the Lawrence family,
including three generations of family wedding dresses.
Endowed by Mary Lawrence Halkyard.  

The Tobey Collection: furniture and accessories, historical and genealogical items.  
General collection of maps, photographs, and assorted documents, all pertaining to the town of Fairfield.