Deep River
Historical Society
Preserving and Celebrating our Legacy
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Upcoming Events
Meet Frank Santoro as he discusses Deep River’s 19th Century seafaring history.
Who We Are
Three museums in one…
The Stone House was built in 1841 from locally-quarried stone. Three generations of the Southworth family called the Stone House their home, where we now display some of their original furnishings as well as donations resonant of that period. The property, which was bequeathed to us from Ada Southworth Munson in 1946, also includes a Carriage House (available for event rentals), a Bleach House from the days of ivory manufacturing, and extensive grounds.
2. Our Collections
In addition to the Southworth bequest of a furnished home, the Deep River Historical Society curates our community’s history through artifacts, documents, maps, diaries, letters, art, and much more. Our rotating exhibits have recently highlighted Deep River’s centuries of industry from wharf to waterfall, contributions to women’s suffrage and activism, and the sacrifices of the men and women of Deep River during World War II. And we are planning more!
3. Our Programs
We provide Deep River with a lively roster of events, including period teas, the strawberry social, antique car shows, and the holiday Festival of Trees, along with year-round, though-provoking talks by authors and residents about local history and its colorful personalities.
Memberships
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Membership includes a subscription to the Society’s newsletter and free admission to exhibits.
Become a Member
Please note, this society is an independent charitable organization. It receives no town or state funding. Any contribution above basic membership is tax deductible, and is most appreciated.
News & Articles
Deep River Day is Farm Day at the Deep River Historical Society!
Saturday, September 16th; 10 AM to 2 PM The Carriage House Annex has gotten a facelift! We are opening the Carriage House and the Annex on Deep River Day for a display of rarely viewed items from our farm collection. Did you know that Lozzelle Platt grew tobacco in...
Jennie Smith Floyd 1857-1934 An Open Book with A Missing Chapter
Jennie Smith Floyd was one of Deep River's most respectable and reliable citizens, a tireless worker for her adopted family, for their businesses, and for the Baptist Church. In those respects, her life was an open book, but little is known about her life-book's open...
Commemorating Memorial Day 2023
The Eagle Monument is 100 years old. It was placed on the “Library” green on Memorial Day 1923 to honor the 112 World War I Veterans and veterans from past wars. The cost ($1,800) was raised through a door-to-door campaign across our community. The Eagle was cast in...
DRHS Gets a New Roof
The Stone House and Carriage Houses are getting new roofs. These roofs have exceeded their life expectancy. We are grateful for the ARPA funding that allowed us to replace these roofs to protect the irreplaceable collection that they protect. The crew of Christopher...
Strawberry Social
June 11, 2023 @ 1 PM - 3:30 PM @ The Carriage House, Deep River Historical Society Welcome Summer at the Deep River Historical Society Strawberry Social! We look forward to serving you--and your family and friends--a heaping portion of luscious strawberries,...
DRHS Re-opens for the Summer!
June 10, 2023 @ 11 AM - 1 PM @ Deep River Historical Society Have you ever visited the repository of Deep River's history? Do you want to know more about our town? Even if you have visited before, there are new exhibits to see and older exhibits that are a pleasure to...