Heritage
The first settlers came up the Connecticut River in canoes from Northfield, Massachusetts in 1741, after the original charter was granted by the Massachusetts governor in 1736. A subsequent charter was granted by King George II of England in 1752, and the town was incorporated under the name of Westmoreland in honor of an English Lord of that name. Westmoreland, while basically an agricultural community, supported many mills and other small industries during the late 1700’s and throughout the 1800’s. In 1800, the population was recorded at 2,066. Today’s population is 1,730 and includes residents of the Cheshire County Nursing Home located in Westmoreland.
History & Genealogy Book
A treasure of interesting Westmoreland history may be found in The History and Genealogy of Westmoreland, NH published in 1976. Purchase online or in person at the Town Administrator or Town Clerk offices located in the Westmoreland Town Hall.
Park Hill Meeting House & Historical Society
The Westmoreland Historical Society Collects, Preserves, Interprets, and Tells the History of Westmoreland, New Hampshire, by:
- Maintaining the region’s historical records & artifacts
- Maintaining the Park Hill Meeting House
- Maintaining the Corner School
- Curating the Westmoreland Historical Museum
- Hosting & promoting educational & cultural events
Executive Committee
Patti Seymour - Director
Jay Prior - Assistant Director
Sharon Combes-Farr - Clerk
Kristen Warner - Membership & Communications
Brenda Smith - Treasurer
Deb Stavseth - Archivist
Walter Carroll - Meeting House Property Manager
John Harris - Corner School House Property Manager