Franklin Pierce Homestead State Historic Site

301 2nd NH Turnpike Hillsborough, NH 03244 Phone: 603-478-3165

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Franklin Pierce Homestead is operated by the Hillsborough Historical Society, is the boyhood home of America's fourteenth president and is a spacious and beautiful, federal style country home. Built by Pierce's father in 1804, it reflects the gracious and affluent living of the nineteenth century. A ballroom, which extends the entire length of the second floor, was used for entertaining neighbors and distinguished families of the state and nation. Franklin Pierce shared Daniel Webster's dedication to national unity and led our country during the most trying of times, the time of slavery. Private tours & large group tours, both coinciding & outside the public hours & months, can be arranged. The Pierce Homestead is available, at a fee, for small private functions & meetings.

Operating Schedule

This site is open Saturday and Sundays only from May 28 to June 26.  It will be open from Friday to Tuesday from July 7 to August 30.  It is open weekends only from September 1 until it closes for the season October 30. Operating hours are 10 am to 4 pm, with the last tour at 3:30 pm. 

Are pets allowed at Franklin Pierce Homestead State Historic Site?

Pets are not permitted in the park. See the NH State Parks Pets Policy for more information.

Keep Your Parks Clean

Through the Carry-In/Carry-Out Program, you can help us keep your parks clean and beautiful by carrying out whatever you carry in. Thank you for your cooperation and remember to recycle.

Access for Persons with Disabilities Please contact the park office directly for information regarding disability access needs.

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