The Museum
In October 1982 the Grange deeded the building to the Town of Brentwood, and the selectmen turned the guardianship of the building over to the Historical Society. The three rooms on the first floor have been dedicated to the museum exhibits and programs. The large hall on the second floor is still set up as if in readiness for a Grange meeting.
The building was built about 1865 by Ephraim Flanders as a store. Over its 153 years it has housed a general store, which included a post office; an upstairs hall that was rented for community affairs and church services; the town library until its move to the Crawley Falls School House in 1952; the room where the Brentwood Fire Association was formed in 1942; and the home of the town’s Keeneborough Grange organization, from about 1892 to 1982.
Today, the Society’s collection, including farm tools, dairy items, school items, household implements, military uniforms, books, photographs, documents, personal items, toys, and more, is displayed throughout five rooms on two floors.
In May of 2022 the Waldron Store – Keeneborough Grange, home of the Society’s museum, was named to the New Hampshire Register of Historic Places.
Visitor Comments . . .
“Outstanding! A credit to the town!” Doug, Brentwood
“I remember coming here to Grange meetings with my parents 60 years ago! Really appreciate your efforts!!” Bruce, Brentwood
“It was so cool to see what it was like a while ago!”
“Such a nice place to see our history as a town. Thank you for all this hard work and beautiful renovations!” Ann, Bill & Quinn, Brentwood
Directions to the Museum
From the north: On Route 125 South, drive under the underpass for Route 101 and continue south through two sets of traffic lights. At the third traffic light turn left onto Route 111A. Almost immediately turn right onto Crawley Falls Road. Drive past the old fire station on the right, one private home, and arrive at the Museum on your right.
From the south: On Route 125 North, turn right onto Route 111A and almost immediately turn right onto Crawley Falls Road. Drive past the old fire station on the right, one private home, and arrive at the Museum on the right.
From the east: On Route 101 West take Exit 7 (Rte.125/Epping/Brentwood/Kingston). At the end of the ramp turn left onto Route 125 South. Immediately drive under the underpass for Rte. 101 and continue south through two sets of traffic lights. At the third traffic light turn left onto Route 111A. Almost immediately turn right onto Crawley Falls Road. Drive past the old fire station on the right, one private home, and arrive at the Museum on the right.
