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The Fort at No. 4 The Fort at No. 4 is an Independent Open-Air Museum and 501(c)3 non-profit. The Fort at No. 4 is and independent, open air museum.
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Plantation Number 4 (now Charlestown, NH) was the northernmost and westernmost township within the British Colonies here in North America from 1735 until 1761. Due to its location at the edge of the woods, and its townspeople, Number 4 held a distinctive position in the Colonies, and had an unusual relationship with Amerindians people of the Connecticut River Valley. Today, the Fort at No. 4 attempts to bring to life the rich heritage of the many people found at the edge of the woods. That is, the museum does not receive State or Federal support. It is a 501(c)3 non-profit as well as 509(a)2 charitable entity. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Land acknowledgments serve an important role in raising awareness of Indigenous people and their enduring relationship as stewards of the land. In recognizing the land, we express gratitude and honor for Indigenous people, past, present, and future, who once or currently inhabit lands of this region.

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The historic and reconstruction of the Fort at No. 4 is situated on the ancestral territory of the Western Abenaki people. These sites, located on the banks of the Connecticut River, have long been known to include settlements and be meeting grounds where important cultural exchanges took place. We honor and celebrate the Abenaki's long and rich history on this land.

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As a non-profit organization dedicated to creating greater understanding of the multi-ethnic and multi-layered history of this area, we remember and recognize the enduring injustices rooted in colonialism and systemic oppression faced by Indigenous peoples. We are committed to sustaining meaningful relationships, to learn from and assist with the preservation of the region’s Native American prehistory, traditions, language, stories and teachings.

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We gratefully acknowledge the Native Peoples on whose ancestral homelands we gather.

Saturday, October 17th was the Forts annual Harvest Dinner! A beautiful evening with over 100 people joining us for a d...
10/19/2026

Saturday, October 17th was the Forts annual Harvest Dinner! A beautiful evening with over 100 people joining us for a dinner by hearthlight and candlelight, with incredible community spirit brought to the grounds.

Dinner was a mix of traditional recipes and more modern fair, featuring Colonial Fish Chowder, broiled salmon, roast beef, roasted autumn vegetables, stuffing and mashed potatoes, and George Washington’s favorite mixed mushrooms in cream. Dessert featured Marlborough Pie with a colonial favorite, Parmesan Ice Cream (trust us, it was delicious! A feature from Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello). We started the evening with a c***r tasting from Eden C***r of Vermont, Sparkling and Ice C***r, accompanied by tavern snacks throughout the two story Parker House building.

Thank you to all the volunteers who contributed time and effort, especially our Fort volunteers who make the whole season run, Carol StPierre, Kim Brooks, our musician Larry Young, and Claremont Savings Bank for their dedication to community volunteerism at this event for the third year in a row!

Look for the event on our 2027 calendar soon! It’s a must do Bucket list event!

We are so excited to share that Eden C***rs, https://www.edenc***rs.com/ , has supplied the c***r for the pre dinner c**...
10/15/2026

We are so excited to share that Eden C***rs, https://www.edenc***rs.com/ , has supplied the c***r for the pre dinner c***r tasting for our Harvest Dinner!

The Harvest Dinner is one of the best events of the year. A celebration of a season’s work, the joy of community connection and conversation, the warmth of hearth and home.

Saturday, October 17, 2026. 4 -5 C***r tasting and tavern bites, 5:30 dinner. Accompanied by live, period music by Larry Young.

There are a few tickets left! https://www.fortat4.org/harvest-dinner

10/11/2026
What does living history look like up close? Visit the Fort at No 4 this weekend to see historians as they demonstrate ...
10/08/2026

What does living history look like up close? Visit the Fort at No 4 this weekend to see historians as they demonstrate true craft in the blacksmith shop, create incredible and useful items out of tin, care for animals, prepare food and clothing, and see life from the 1770s as it would have been experienced! Tag someone who loves history, and join them this weekend! Homestead Days — Saturday 10-4 and Sunday 10-3!

This Weekend, October 10 & 11. Check out the updated opportunities to visit with historical interpreters of all ages as...
10/07/2026

This Weekend, October 10 & 11. Check out the updated opportunities to visit with historical interpreters of all ages as they live in the 18th century at the Fort at No 4!

09/30/2026

This story of the fortitude of the settlers of the Fort at No 4 and the family of Susannah Johnson never fails to stop me in my tracks. Come visit The Fort at No. 4 to see a copy of the stones and immerse yourself in the history that remembers this family and so many more!

The next event is one of our favorites of the year!
09/27/2026

The next event is one of our favorites of the year!

Preparations are going well for the Out of Time Timeline! With the crazy weather system, the millennium has been conde...
09/25/2026

Preparations are going well for the Out of Time Timeline! With the crazy weather system, the millennium has been condensed to a quincentenary (500 years!).

Saturday, September 26 2026. 10-4

Learn from men and women presenting 15th century, 17th century, 18th century (in the Fort), WWII Rangers and civilians, Korean War, Vietnam War, and the British Faulkland War (from someone who was there).

There will be military accoutrements and life as civilians.

We don’t often offer a behind the scenes view, but glad we get a chance today!

The Fort at No 4 will be open this weekend! We are expecting overcast days with a total of 1-3” of rain between late Sa...
09/24/2026

The Fort at No 4 will be open this weekend!

We are expecting overcast days with a total of 1-3” of rain between late Saturday and Monday. Saturday should be good day! However, many of our presenters for this weekend’s Out of Time timeline do come from coastal areas where the weather will not be so gentle!

That being said, the Fort will be open, with an indoor option for each of the time periods represented. The set up will be a little different, but we welcome you to visit and explore something unique this weekend!

The Fort at No 4 and our Native partners are featured at the 22 minute mark. However, if you have a nice warm beverage ...
09/21/2026

The Fort at No 4 and our Native partners are featured at the 22 minute mark. However, if you have a nice warm beverage and a few minutes, It’s well worth watching the whole episode! Thank you, Lindsay and NH PBS!

https://www.pbs.org/video/autumn-in-new-england-1wbdwr/?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFDNlBhNGloSlJlaVo1M2dvc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHut2aVdtzszStxmwt9qE24JOPY1t3TG5rHm1YCvnr5Mbuwin3yXtOvp8iiYd_aem_woYcDC-kViMiFALbfGVOaQ

New England comes alive in autumn, with its stunningly vibrant foliage and unique traditions.

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267 Springfield Road
Charlestown, NH
03603

Opening Hours

Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

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