Our Mission

The mission of the Berlin & Coos County Historical Society is to educate a broad and diverse public about the county’s rich history, culture and ethnic roots with an eye to showing their significance to our lives today. In support of this mission, the society collects, preserves and displays materials pertaining to Coos County in general and Berlin in particular.  About the header picture

The Moffett House & Genealogy and Sports Museum is the repository for the Berlin Natives that have been inducted into the NH Hockey Legends Hall of Fame, Nansen Ski Club, men’s and women’s sports. The Reading Room has the largest collection of  historically related reference material North of Manchester. more

The Berlin Falls House Museum Heritage Center features artifacts and history of the immigrants who settled in Berlin and the surrounding area, William Wentworth Brown and family, Brown Company and their many contributions to the area.  Exhibits include Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts, Local artists’ work, First Responders and Military History. more…

Maynesboro and Thompson Barns are the last of what remains of Brown Company Logging. Currently, the barns are used for fund raising “Barn” sales throughout the summer and contain interesting historical exhibits that people can enjoy while shopping.  more…