Harrisville, NH | A “Little Brick Mill Village” in Photographs
The brick mill village of Harrisville, NH is a historic gem, with one of the best general stores in New England. Here’s a look at Harrisville in summer, in photographs.
Just a few minutes drive from the Yankee Publishing offices in Dublin, New Hampshire lies the charming “little brick mill village” of Harrisville in the Monadnock hills of southwestern New Hampshire. Driving up the hill through Harrisville takes barely a minute, but during those few seconds, I always feel as if I’ve jumped into a storybook drawing set in bucolic, industrial 19th century New England. Harrisville claims to be the only industrial community of the early 19th century to endure in its original form, and I don’t doubt it. Learn more about the history of Harrisville, NH in the September/October 2016 Yankee Magazine feature, “Finding Home.”
Harrisville is small, but if you pull over for a quick stroll, I think you’ll find it offers plenty to explore and enjoy. Here’s a look at a recent summer visit to the village of Harrisville, NH in photographs.
Lovely brick homes in in the tiny village of Harrisville, NH. Photo Credit : Aimee SeaveyBrick and picket fences in Harrisville, NH. Photo Credit : Aimee SeaveyShutters not required! Photo Credit : Aimee SeaveyNot here, either. Photo Credit : Aimee SeaveyStone and flowers everywhere. Photo Credit : Aimee SeaveyKeep your eyes peeled for lovely landscaping. Photo Credit : Aimee SeaveyIt’s peeking through every stone wall and pavement gap. Photo Credit : Aimee SeaveySummer beauty on display. Photo Credit : Aimee SeaveyHarrisville Designs continues the tradition of spinning 100% Virgin Wool Yarn. Photo Credit : Aimee SeaveyWater flows through the very heart of Harrisville, NH. Photo Credit : Aimee SeaveyThe Greek Revival Harrisville Community Church. Photo Credit : Aimee SeaveyLooking across the water to the town library. Photo Credit : Aimee SeaveyThe charming public library in Harrisville, NH sits directly on edge of Harrisville Pond. Photo Credit : Aimee SeaveyThe Harrisville Public Library. Photo Credit : Aimee SeaveySaturday night bean suppers are a New England tradition. Photo Credit : Aimee SeaveyHarrisville Pond. Photo Credit : Aimee SeaveyHarrisville Pond is located just steps from “downtown.” Photo Credit : Aimee SeaveyThe main attraction of my may visits to Harrisville — the Harrisville General Store. Photo Credit : Aimee SeaveyIt’s the quintessential New England general store — full of essentials, plus an amazing selection of homemade sandwiches, salads, pizza-by-the-slice, take-home meals, coffee, and more. Photo Credit : Aimee SeaveyQueuing up for lunch in the general store. It’s been operating as a store since 1838! There’s a post office around back, too. Photo Credit : Aimee SeaveyThey have my favorite eggs salad sandwich in all of New England. Made with local eggs and stuffed with extras like scallions and capers, it’s delicious. Photo Credit : Aimee SeaveyA final view of the mills from the small lot at the general store before heading back to the Yankee offices. Photo Credit : Aimee Seavey
Have you ever visited or driven through Harrisville, NH?
Learn more about Harrisville, NH in the September/October 2016 Yankee Magazine feature, “Finding Home.”
Aimee Tucker
Aimee Tucker is Yankee Magazine’s Home Editor and the Senior Digital Editor of NewEngland.com. A lifelong New Englander and Yankee contributor since 2010, Aimee has written columns devoted to history, foliage, retro food, and architecture, and regularly shares her experiences in New England travel, home, and gardening. Her most memorable Yankee experiences to date include meeting Stephen King, singing along to a James Taylor Fourth of July concert at Tanglewood, and taking to the skies in the Hood blimp for an open-air tour of the Massachusetts coastline.
