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Our Society
The Hanover Area Historical Society was founded in 1965 by local citizens interested in protecting and promoting the historical heritage of the greater Hanover area. The Society selectively acquires, preserves, and provides access to historical buildings and sites and to artifacts and archives that have unique historical significance for this area. The Society also undertakes related programs and activities for the educational, recreational, and cultural benefit of the people of the greater Hanover Area.
The Society acquired and restored the Neas House at the corner of W. Chestnut and High Sts. In October 2007, the Society was given the Warehime-Myers Mansion at 305 Baltimore St. With great volunteer effort, the Mansion was readied for public use. It is regularly open for public tours and rental. The Society also has an 1890’s house at 105 High St. where it has its office and a small library. The library holds small collections pertaining to the area’s history, and is available to the public by appointment.
"What's Going On At the Mansion?"
Yes, we’re still open! A century of harsh climate has damaged several exterior features of the Warehime-Myers Mansion. The need for repairs to the portico, the porch, the steps and the balustrade can be put off no longer and work is progressing very rapidly. A swale will be filled and an accessibility ramp installed. We expect completion later this summer.
Summer Lawn Concerts
Bring a blanket! Pack sandwiches! Gather the family and 
head to the Mansion on Baltimore Street for this Summer's concerts. The first presentation of the season, by the Back Row String Quartet, was a delightful hour of Turn of the Century musical arrangements. The concert began with an instructional tour through the Ragtime genre with commentary and a Scott Joplin composition. Sing Along and Old time Favorites such as "Bicycle Built for Two" and "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" kept the audience of about one hundred engaged and singing. Sandwiches by George's B-Street Subs were for sale to guests. Our next presentation will be on Wednesday, July 1. The Black Rose Brass Quartet will perform a Patriotic Pop Spectacular, perfectly suited for the Independence Day season. Please, no glass, no alcoholic beverages, no pets, no smoking.
Battle of Hanover Presentation
In addition to our Lawn Concert this week, "Music from the Homefront," featuring banjo, concertina and dulcimer, will commemorate the Battle of Hanover. The performance will be at 6.pm, Tuesday, June 30 in the yard of Neas House at West Chestnut and High Streets. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for the free event. Historian Larry Wallace will add a short narration of the battle.
Plea for volunteers!
Workers are needed at the Market House on Saturdays, 7 AM-11:30 AM. During this brief period, you present the face of HAHS to the community. Taking a shift once or twice a year helps provide the necessary coverage. Contact Myrt Small at 637-1705 or the HAHS Office at 632-3207.
Docents have become extremely important. They are needed at both the Neas House and the Warehime-Myers Mansion. Tour hours are: Neas House, Saturdays, 12 noon to 3:15 PM. A minimum of 2 are needed per shift. At the WMM, 3 are needed per shift Wednesdays 10AM - 3:15 PM, Saturdays 12N - 3 PM. Doors close at 3:15. the latest a tour should begin. It takes from 45 to 90 minutes for a tour depending on the location and the inquisitiveness of the visitor. Interested? Please leave a message on the Mansion phone: 637-6413