The town of Fitzwilliam, in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, is home to Rhododendron State Park, a sixteen-acre grove of native rhododendrons. The town began as Monadnock No. 4, one of eight towns settled by Scottish immigrants, and granted by Colonial Governor Benning Wentworth in 1752. Two of the town’s early grantees were Matthew Thornton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and James Reed, who later led the 3rd Regiment at Bunker Hill. One of the first granite quarries in New Hampshire was in Fitzwilliam. The Village Common looks much like it did in the 1860s, and most of the houses in the Village date to before 1850.
Recommended Resources
Fitzwilliam Historical Society
The non-profit organization maintains the Amos J. Blake House Museum, constructed in 1837, and holds several events every year, and offers research materials, photographs, and the Blake House Country Store and Gift Shop.
http://www.fitzwilliamhistoricalsociety.org/
The local, family owned and operated facility offers personal and business storage spaces, including security camera coverage and a variety of storage options. Its location, prices, and contacts are posted.
http://www.fitzwilliamselfstoragenh.com/
Fitzwilliam is a rural community in southwestern New Hampshire. A profile of the community is put forward, along with contacts within its town boards and departments, council minutes and agendas, and announcements.
http://www.fitzwilliam-nh.gov/
Historic Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire
Maintained by the Historic Fitzwilliam Economic Development Association, the site provides a guide to the town, including a history, calendar of events, and town government information. Various points of interest and attractions within the town are included.
http://www.fitzwilliam.org/
Organized for the purpose of maintaining the health of Laurel Lake, and to organize social events around the lake, some of which have included an annual canoe race, sailboat race, 4th of July programs, a parade of boats, and concerts.
http://www.laurellakeassn.com/
In business since 1796, the Fitzwilliam Inn features guest accommodations, an on-site restaurant, and event areas. Photographs of its common areas and guest facilities are presented, its dining, pub and pizza menus are published, and an event calendar is included.
http://www.fitzwilliaminn.com/
The independent Baptist church is located along NH Route 119-E, also known as General James Reed Highway, in Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire. Directions, articles of faith, and an introduction to the congregation’s pastor are featured.
http://www.trinitybaptistfitzwilliam.com/
