History

It was during the mid 1800s that the quintessential New England village of Jackson engaged the hearts and minds of artists arriving by coach to capture this outstanding area of natural beauty on canvas.   Intrigued and delighted by what they saw as a picture, others visited to experience Jackson for themselves.  Initially, it was local farmers who welcomed these visitors, many of whom transformed their own homes into boarding houses.  

Several hotels were built in Jackson to meet the growing demand from visitors arriving by train for the summer.  These people came to enjoy fresh mountain air, croquet on the lawn coupled with conversation and a cool drink of lemonade taken on wrap-round porches.

In 1876 Jackson’s famous covered bridge spanning the Ellis River, at the entrance of the village, was built by Charles Austin Broughton and his son.  Nicknamed, the ‘Honeymoon Bridge’, many newly married couples still choose to have photographs taken there to mark the occasion of their special day.

World War II put an end to traditional summer vacations in this White Mountain village, but since this time Jackson’s appeal has grown significantly.  Whether it’s the inviting, twinkling lights that greet you on arrival at night, the abundance of traditional North American architecture of a bygone era, the romance of white steepled churches, babbling streams and rolling hills, or simply the plentiful and warm hospitality on offer, the magic of Jackson now attracts international visitors all year round.

Events

There’s always something going on in Jackson and nearby towns and villages.  Click on the links below to view forthcoming events.

What’s On:

mwvevents.com
valleyguides.com
mountainear.com

Chambers of Commerce:

Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce
Conway Village Area Chamber of Commerce
Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce
Twin Mountain Chamber of Commerce

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