Welcome to the New Hampshire Aviation Historical Society, whose mission is to preserve the history of aviation in New Hampshire, collecting aviation-related information and artifacts of the past, present and future.

Volunteers Needed!

The Aviation Museum of NH needs docents to help guide visitors on museum tours. If you have four hours on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, we'd like to hear from you. Aviation experience is helpful, but not necessary. Training will be provided. Contact us
by phone at (603) 669-4820 or . Thank you!

PO Box 3653
Concord, NH 03302-3653
603-669-4820

Toll Free 1-866-423-7662

Welcome to the New Hampshire Aviation Historical Society

Founded in 1995 the New Hampshire Aviation Historical Society (NHAHS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve the history and promote the advancement and dissemination of aviation knowledge in the State of New Hampshire. The Society manages the operation of the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire.

NHAHS's offices and our Aviation Museum of New Hampshire are located in Grenier Field’s
(now the Manchester/Boston Regional Airport's) historic 1937 terminal building, which has been authentically restored to its Art Deco glory. Click here to read more about this 1937 Terminal.

Museum hours are Friday and Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Admission is Free!
Please note: The Museum will be closed July 3 - 5 for the July 4th holiday.

New Exhibit - “History of the New Hampshire Air National Guard”

Our new exhibit, "History of the New Hampshire Air National Guard," details the history of the NH Air Guard from its colonial roots to its present form is now on display.

Bomber Ride Raffle - Win the Flight of your Life on a B17 or B24 Bomber

Buy a chance to win a seat aboard the Collings Foundation B-17 or B-24 inbound flight to Manchester Airport on Friday, September 25, 2009. $20.00 per Ticket – Raffle Drawing will be held on Friday, September 18, 2009 at the NHAHS Annual Gala, the Derryfield Country Club, in Manchester. Tickets are not redeemable for cash. Click here to view the Bomber Raffle Poster (PDF format).

Click here to download the Raffle Ticket Order form.

Our Goal

Our goal is to combine aviation preservation and educational outreach activities with social events that provide an opportunity for members to experience interesting and informative events and to share their passion for aviation history with good friends and good times.

Publications and Meetings

The NHAHS publishes a quarterly newsletter, The Aeronaut, which contains information regarding NHAHS, Museum events, fund raising activities, member opportunities and much more. We conduct quarterly general membership meetings. An annual meeting is held in the month of September for the purpose of electing officers, receiving reports and conducting Society business as necessary. Meetings of the Board of Directors take place monthly.

Our Logo

The Gee Bee Model A Sport Plane (pictured on our logo) was the first plane built by the Granville brothers of Madison, New Hampshire in Boston, Massachusetts. They built nine in Springfield, Massachusetts followed by a series of sportsters (monoplanes) and finally leading to the famous Gee Bee supersportster racers, one of which established a new world land-air speed record. It was flown by James Doolittle. Click here to read more about the Gee Bees.

Become a Member!

Help us save our state's historic aviation-related buildings, aircraft, photos and other memorabilia by becoming a member of the New Hampshire Aviation Historical Society. For a small dues fee, you will be helping to preserve a valuable part of New Hampshire's as well as our nation's history. In addition you will receive The Aeronaut, the Society's newsletter, and be invited to the Annual Dinner Meeting. Click here to learn more.


NHAHS Members participating in a recent quarterly meeting are enjoying an exciting day at Daniel Webster College.	NHAHS members Barry Otto and Bob Hough receive a lesson in Air Traffic Control at the DWC ATC Lab.