There’s A Telephone Museum In New Hampshire, And It’s One Of The Quirkiest Places You’ll Ever Go

When Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas A. Watson exchanged words in 1876, neither knew that the device that Bell patented would be in people's pockets centuries later. Before the current cell phone era, the ubiquitous telephone revolutionized the way we talk to each other. One unusual attraction in New Hampshire pays tribute to this device and how it shaped modern communication.

The New Hampshire Telephone Museum in Warner is home to the history of telecommunications. Guided tours are available or you can go at your own pace.

The museum's collection is that of the Violette & Bartlett families, veteran workers of the telephone industry for nearly 90 years.

In addition to donations and gifts from the public, part of the collection comes from Woodbury, CT telephone worker Garry Mitchell.

Altogether, the collection includes over 1,000 artifacts, making this a must-see destination for history fans.

The museum's staff is on hand to highlight important events in the history of the telephone and how it's affected culture over the centuries.

The museum is also an important educational resource. Two interactive rooms offer hands-on activities tailored toward kids.

The museum engages with various strategic partnerships to advance its mission of sharing the stories of the telecommunications industry.

The museum is open most of the year; they are closed during the months of January and February. For more information, visit the New Hampshire Telephone Museum website and be sure to follow New Hampshire Telephone Museum on Facebook for updates.

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