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Hancock, New Hampshire
In the shadow of Mount Monadnock, the village of Hancock was founded during the Revolutionary War. Its charm and authenticity are a result of Hancock always being a bit off the beaten path and without the booms in population and industry that have destroyed so many of New England's most precious communities. There is no need to recreate a historic village in Hancock - it's still there! A walk down Main Street is like a walk down American history - every building is listed on the National Registry of Historical Places!
Yet Hancock is far more than history! It is famous for its friendly, industrious and creative people. Fully 44% of the population is college educated. Many of the residents serve as entrepreneurs in high-skill and high-tech areas, often out of their own homes. Others commute to near-by cities, choosing to return each day to Hancock and to raise their children in this beautiful community. The town is also blessed with many artists - musicans, painters, actors, writer - many are nationally known.
The charm of The Hancock Inn (one of New England's oldest), the friendliness of the Fiddlehead Cafe, the helpfulness of the Town Library, the inspiration of The Hancock Congregational Church, the playfulness of the beach at Norway Pond - they all create a town people love - for a romantic weekend or a lifetime of American living. Also, not to be missed are the Town Museum, the restored Railroad Depot, the covered bridge, the "Mom and Pop" Market, the Harris Center for Conservation Education, and just a quiet walk down Main street or up Depot Road.
Continue the website to learn of the history of Hancock, links to town businesses, the arts and more.
Picture of the Old Hancock School courtesy of D. Robertson