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Collections

The Hanover Historical Society has been collecting objects, documents, photographs, and more for almost a century. Highlights from the Society's remarkable collection are shown here in a variety of categories.

Musical Instruments from the Collections of the Hanover Historical Society

Transportation Collection of the Hanover Historical Society – Hanover Historical Society

Imagine a carriage driving through Hanover Center. Imagine the time it took to travel across town at the speed of a horse pulling that carriage. See for yourself how different transportation was 150 years ago.

Civil War Portraits of the Hanover Historical Society

Take a look at the brave men who served in the Union Army during the Civil War (1861-1865). The original collection was pulled together by Carol Franzosa.