Ashland Railroad Station Museum — Local services in Ashland

A true gem here in New Hampshire! This storied railroad station was built by the Boston, Concord & Montreal Railroad 150 years ago in 1869, and today provides an almost unmatched look back into how the railroads impacted the rural parts of New Hampshire. The building has been beautifully restored by the Ashland Historical Society and houses amazing examples of local railroad history. There are many railroad stations still extant in New Hampshire, but with many being owned privately and off limits to the public, a place such as this is invaluable. The presence of an active railroad line adds to the feeling of nostalgia. On the grounds you will also find a watchman's shanty, a state landmark sign, and across the street the accompanying freight depot is privately owned and used as an art studio. Whether you are a railroad enthusiast, a history buff, or just looking for something interesting to check out in the upper Lakes Region, be sure to stop in and visit. Also, you can actually get off a train here as the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad's fall foliage trains stop here on the return trip for...

I volunteer here each autumn as a re-enactor. Members of the museum dress up in period clothing as if it's the mid to late 1800s. This original train station is something to behold. It's in excellent condition and when you cross the threshold you immediately enter a time machine.

The building is loaded with authentic RR articfacts. I get the honor to sit at the telegrapher's desk and send Morse code. When visitors come into the station I ask them if they want me to spell their names in Morse. Everyone says, "Yes, please!" Perhaps I'll get to spell your name in the future. Be sure to mention you read...

The museum has limited hours, but there's still some interesting areas to explore outside, including the nearby railroad cars.(don't climb on them) There's also some interesting facts about local history on a placard outside. Hopefully if you're in the area during the summer months you can stop inside and take in all this museum...