Concord Historical Society Video Archive


This video, produced by the Pierce Brigade in Concord, New Hampshire, tells the story of President Franklin Pierce’s role in passage of the Kansas Nebraska Act, and the role slavery played in Pierce’s administration and political life.

This short video goes over the work that was done to stabilize Concord’s historic gas holder, as the preservation effort heads onto Phase 2.

Work begins on shoring up and stabilizing Concord’s historic Gas Holder.

This documentary tells the story of the Home Front in New Hampshire during World War II.

This documentary tells the story of the historic Page Belting Company of Concord, New Hampshire, still turning out leather products 154 years after it was founded.

This short video tells the story of the Kimball-Jenkins property at 266 North Main St.

This documentary tells the story of the investigation of subversive activities in New Hampshire during the 1950. Tune in Thursday February 7pm for this special virtual event.

The family of New York Yankee’s player Red Rolfe reflect on Red and his years in baseball, playing with Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig. From the documentary “Concord, A Video Portrait” produced in 1997 by John Gfroerer and Lisa Brown.

This video is a short profile of Ken Williams, who worked for many years as the photographer for the Concord Monitor. He shares some of the stories and experiences he had during those years and share some of his favorite pictures

Cedric Dustin, former president of the Concord Gas Company, recalls his early days with the company and when Concord’s historic gas holder was a functioning part of the gas delivery system. He shares his memories of working inside the gas holder, explaining a bit about how it worked and the dangers involved.

Life long Concord resident, Ken MacDowell, remembers the Concord Trolley system and shares his memories of Concord over the years.


Mary Louse Hancock of Concord, was the Grand Dame of New Hampshire politics. In this short clip she reflects on some of the many Presidential candidate that have come through her living room. The clip is from the documentary “Concord: A Video Portrait” produced by Accompany. (www.accompanyvideo.com) Sadly, Mary Louise passed away in December, 2018.