America's Stonehenge

10/15/2026

🍂 It's official: peak foliage has arrived in Salem, NH.

While October gets hectic elsewhere, our trails stay quiet. Wander ancient stone chambers wrapped in peak color, walk the woodland paths, and hear the stories of everyone who lived and worked on this hill — at your own pace.

📢 Self-guided exploration + guided tours
🦌 Wildlife and woodland trails
🔍 Active archaeological research, up close

Open every day, 9am–5pm (last admission 4pm).
📍 105 Haverhill Road, Salem, NH
🎟 Plan your visit: stonehengeusa.com

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

🍂 Fall is the perfect time to get lost in 4,000 years of mystery.

Wander ancient stone chambers and walls wrapped in peak foliage, walk the woodland trails, and hear the stories of everyone who lived and worked on this hill — from ancient builders to Pawtucket families to the Pattees.

📢 Self-guided exploration + guided tours
🦌 Wildlife and woodland trails
🔍 Active archaeological research, up close

Open every day, 9am–5pm (last admission 4pm).
📍 105 Haverhill Road, Salem, NH
🎟 Plan your visit: stonehengeusa.com

10/14/2026

🍂Fall foliage is nearly at its peak in Salem, New Hampshire! Now is the perfect time to explore the nature trails at America's Stonehenge and surround yourself with New England's stunning autumn woods!

In addition to the historic sites and ruins that visitors know and love, America's Stonehenge is also home to more than 100 acres of managed forest. The nature trails invite visitors to explore the scenic woods and have up-close encounters with our local wildlife.

New signs along the nature trail bring a fresh perspective to the landscape, encouraging you to use all your senses as you search for wildlife and learn the science behind environmental conservation.

Plan your visit now at StonehengeUSA.com

10/09/2026

🍂 There's no better time to explore America's Stonehenge than fall.

Wander ancient stone structures, stroll woodland trails dressed in autumn color, and uncover 4,000 years of mystery — right here in Salem, NH.

Open daily, 9 AM – 5 PM.
Plan your visit: stonehengeusa.com

10/08/2026

Discover the secrets behind New England's colonial history with a special presentation at America's Stonehenge!

Local historian Pete Wiggin will delve into the controversial documents of New England's early settlements that shaped the towns we know today. Mr. Wiggin's lifetime of investigating the untold stories of New England's past has resulted in a profound understanding of the early colonial world.

Join us at America's Stonehenge in Salem, New Hampshire at 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 17th to learn about the Wheelwright Deed of 1629 and its impact on frontier life.

Following the presentation, the museum curator will lead a guided tour of this fascinating historic property which (perhaps not by coincidence) lies on the boundary of the famed Wheelwright Deed!

The best part - this special presentation and guided tour are INCLUDED with with general admission to the museum!

More information is available online at StonehengeUSA.com

10/06/2026

October is the best month to visit New England's haunted historic sites!

At America's Stonehenge in Salem, New Hampshire, you can explore structures like the Oracle Chamber, the Sacrificial Table, and other megalithic monuments with mysterious origins. Were these stone chambers ancient tombs or ceremonial sites? Archaeologists are still on the quest for answers, but you can visit the museum and historic site this autumn to see the evidence for yourself!

Plan your trip to the second spookiest Salem in New England at StonehengeUSA.com

10/02/2026

Salem, Massachusetts gets all of the attention leading up to Halloween, but did you know New Hampshire's Salem has a historical connection to the Massachusetts town that includes America's Stonehenge?

Peter Pattee, whose descendants lived on the property now known as America's Stonehenge, arrived in the American colonies in the late 1600s. After traveling around the colonies, he eventually settled in the coastal town of Salem, Massachusetts in 1675.

Peter later moved inland to the frontier village of Haverhill, Massachusetts, where he took up work as a cobbler, operated a ferry across the Merrimack River, and even served as the town constable. Peter's eldest son, Richard, and his grandson, Seth, purchased land on the outskirts of town. One parcel purchased by Seth in 1734 was located near the far northern boundary of Haverhill's colonial claims. This property included part of the yet unknown ancient site.

In 1741, the border between the colonies of Massachusetts and New Hampshire was established, and many Haverhill residents found themselves on the New Hampshire side of that border. With their ties to Haverhill cut, new towns needed to be formed. Several Pattees were among the founding members of a new town in New Hampshire. Many residents, like the Pattee family, could trace their lineage in America to Salem, Massachusetts. To honor their families' legacy in the colonies, the town's founding members chose the name Salem.

This decision has caused many tourists to find themselves in the entirely wrong state while looking for spooky Halloween activities. If you find yourself in Salem, New Hampshire (whether on purpose or by accident), you can stop in to America's stonehenge and view artifacts from this founding family and explore New England's early colonial history.

Image 1: Peter Pattee's grave in Haverhill, Massachusetts

Image 2: The Pattee House Foundation on their Salem, NH property

Image 3: The Pattee House photographed in 1907 with living descendants

Image 4: The American History exhibit at America's Stonehenge featuring artifacts from the Pattee Family