The Hannah Duston Memorial, erected in 1874, is the first publically-funded statue in New Hampshire. Located on a small island at the confluence of the Contoocook and Merrimack rivers, the statue commemorates the escape of Hannah Duston, who was captured in 1697 in Haverhill, Massachusetts during the French and Indian War. A short walk from the parking area brings visitors to a pretty picnic spot on the shore of the river. This stretch of the Merrimack River is popular with canoeists. The park is unstaffed but is open to the public year-round at no charge. |
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Are pets allowed at Hannah Duston Memorial? Pets are permitted at the site. See NH State Parks Pets Policy for more information. |