Franklin Pierce Homestead

Operated by the Hillsborough Historical Society, the boyhood home of America's fourteenth president is a spacious and beautiful, federal style country home. Built by Pierce's father in 1804, it reflects the gracious and affluent living of the nineteenth century. A ballroom, which extends the entire length of the second floor, was used for entertaining neighbors and distinguished families of the state and nation. Franklin Pierce shared Daniel Webster's dedication to national unity and led our country during the most trying of times, the time of slavery.

Private tours & large group tours, both coinciding & outside the public hours & months, can be arranged. The Pierce Homestead is available, at a fee, for small private functions & meetings.

There is also a gift shop on premises, restrooms are availabe, and picnicking is allowed.

The Franklin Pierce Homestead is open 10:00am - 4:00pm on Saturdays and Sundays from May 24 through June 29; daily from July 1 through September 1; and Saturdays and Sundays from September 6 through October 13, 2008. The last tour of the day begins at 3:30pm.

New for 2008: All New Hampshire residents are admited free of charge.
Other admission is $7 for adults; $3 for children ages 6-11; children ages 5 and under are admitted free.


The following are admitted free of charge with proper ID:
> US military active, disabled and retired
> N.H. National Guard
> N.H. citizens 65 years old and over
> Hillsborough Historical Society Members



Step Back in time....
Celebrate Tradition!


Traditional Artisans Fair will be held Saturday, July 19, from 10am to 4pm. Travel back in time for a day of traditional crafts, art demonstrations, & sales.

Book signing by Fritz Wetherbee, 10 a.m. to noon. Pewter by Gibson Pewter, fine cabinetry by Dunlap Cabinetry of Antrim, fiber arts with Anne Hennesey of the Wool Room; herbals, spoon carving, antique firearms; lacemaking and  much more. Music from 1:30 pm to 3 pm. A small fair set on the shaded grounds & in the elegant 1804 Homestead.

Admission for All:  $5 per car load, whether by bus or by bicycle, it's $5.00!

Sponsored by  the Hillsborough Historical Society.

Are pets allowed at Franklin Pierce Homestead?
Pets are not permitted at state historic sites. See NH State Parks Pets Policy for more information.