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History. Panoramic Map of Bethlehem in 1883. Granted as "Lloyd's Hills" in 1774 by colonial Governor John Wentworth, the town was named for James Lloyd of Boston. It was the last of the provincial grants in New Hampshire. In the aftermath of the Revolutionary War, the original grant could not be found.
From its humble beginnings as a way station for stagecoaches in the early 1800s to its emergence as a popular mountain resort in the late 19th century, Bethlehem’s history is a testament to resilience, innovation, and the enduring allure of the White Mountains region.
Discover the rich tapestry of Bethlehem, New Hampshire’s past with the Bethlehem Historical Society. Established in 1997, we are dedicated to preserving and sharing the captivating history and cultural heritage of Bethlehem, New Hampshire.
From the earliest days of Native American settlements to the vibrant community we know today, our timeline chronicles the key events, milestones, and stories that have shaped Bethlehem’s identity over the centuries.
General George T. Cruft presented the Town Building to Bethlehem in 1912. A plaque in the entrance hall lists residents who served in the Civil War (87 men left home and 57 returned). (A historical marker located in Bethlehem in Grafton County, New Hampshire.)
Bethlehem Historical Society. PO Box 148, Bethlehem, NH 03574. (603) 869-3330. Formed in 1997, the Historical Society is in the Ranlet Café, which was moved to this location in 1895, formerly being in the area of the Wren Block.
The Bethlehem Heritage Society has completely restored a former Bethlehem restaurant into the Bethlehem Visitor Center – a beautiful museum of Bethlehem, New Hampshire artifacts, photos and history.
The story of the creation of the New Hampshire Historical Society’s 1911 landmark headquarters building and of its benefactor Edward Tuck. Learn More About Us
Bethlehem is a quaint village in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, brimming with a strong sense of community offering old-fashioned festivals, outdoor concerts, ongoing art shows, live musical performances, antique shopping, restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, and beautiful inns.
Visit Bethlehem, New Hampshire, USA. Discover its history. Learn about the people who lived there through stories, old newspaper articles, pictures, postcards and ancestry.