The Bell of Hampstead Meetinghouse - Hampstead, NH
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It is no coincidence that I am featuring this historical marker close to the 4th of July, for it is local tradition to ring the historic bell that hangs in the tower of the old meetinghouse at midnight on July 3rd! Why? Well, this bell is from Paul Revere Jr.'s foundry and may be the only surviving casting. Hampstead has only one historical marker, and it honors not only the bell but the beautiful Meetinghouse, which was once Town Hall and a theater. You better believe I will be up and present for the ringing of this bell at midnight in just a few days! Location: 20 Emerson Ave. Hampstead, NH 03841 Historical Dates: Paul Revere Jr. Bell 1809; Meetinghouse 1745