Calendar of Events

New events are added regularly!

September 2025
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
	1 Labor Day OPEN 9am to 5pm	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17 Nature Walk for Kids 11:00am-12:00pm	18	19	20 Prof. Bugman 11:30am-12:30pm
21 Equinox Observed Open 9:00am - sunset Equinox Ritual 1:00pm - 4:00pm Drum Circle 5:30pm - 6:30pm	22 Autumnal Equinox Open sunrise to sunset	23	24	25	26 Stones & Stars 5:30pm-7:30pm	27 Archaeology Dig sold out 9:00am-1:00pm
28	29	30

2025 Upcoming Events

New events are added regularly!

August 30th, 2025 Guided Tour
Runs from:
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Age:
All ages.
Tickets:
This event is included with regular admission, which can be purchased online or at the door.
Details:
Explore the mysteries of America's Stonehenge alongside the museum curator! This one hour guided tour will lead you through megalithic structures, ancient living sites, and a historic homestead. Along the way, you will hear about past discoveries and ongoing research at the site.
The trail is one-half mile long with steady slopes and uneven terrain. Please wear appropriate clothing and supportive footwear, and be prepared to walk for one hour or more.

September 17th, 2025 Guided Nature Walk for Kids
Runs from:
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Age:
Geared toward ages 4-12, but open to all.
Tickets:
This event is included with regular admission, which can be purchased online or at the door. Valid card-holders at our partnered libraries (Kelley, Hampstead, Derry, and Nevins) receieve 50% off admission up to four people! Library card must be presented at check-in.
Details:
Join a former homeschooler, local mom, and nature/science enthuseast on this guided nature walk around the property of America's Stonehenge. We will take our time exploring and appreciating the smaller details of the natural landscape surrounding us. Our guide will point out the local flora and fauna, including but not limited to brush varieties, bird calls, animal scat, insects, and how to identify things like poison ivy. Attendants are encouraged to ask a lot of questions and share any knowledge they have with the group as well.
While our trail will take us through the main complex of structures, the focus of this nature walk will be on plant and animal life. Families are more than welcome to tour the site and learn about the fascinating history of the stone structures before or after the nature walk.
Please feel welcome to bring your water bottle on the walk. Our picnic grove is located near the visitor center for snacks and lunches.
The trail is one-half mile long with steady slopes and uneven terrain. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and supportive footwear, and be prepared to walk for about one hour. The walk will take place rain or shine.

September 20th, 2025 Professor Bugman Entomology Adventures: Insect Safari
Runs from:
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Age:
4-12 years
Tickets:
This event is included with regular admission, but space is limited to 25 children (there is no limit on adults). Please purchase your Professor Bugman tickets ahead of the event to guarantee your child's spot. Card holders for any of our partnered libraries receive a special discount on this event! Partnered libraries are Derry, Kelley, Hampstead, and Nevins. Valid library card must be presented at check-in. If you arrive without a library card, you will be charged the difference for regular admission.
Details:
Come explore the arthropod biodiversity outside in the pollinator garden with a real entomologist on this Insect Safari. Professor Bugman (Bryan Man, M.S., M.Ed. of Professor Bugman Entomology Adventures) brings the equipment and expertise, you bring the curiosity.
Indoor/Outdoor Plan:
In the event that the Insect Safari cannot be run outdoors, or if the outdoor biodiversity becomes too limited, this event will be run indoors as an Arthropod Petting Zoo! Learn, see, hear, touch, and even smell the incredible adaptations Professor Bugman's arthropods have that help them survive in the wild world.
Refund policy:
Due to the limited space of this event, tickets are non-refundable. However, tickets do not expire and may be used toward a future visit to America's Stonehenge.

September 21st, 2025 Autumnal Equinox Observed
Special Hours:
9:00 am to sunset.
Tickets:
These events are included with regular admission, which can be purchased online or at the door.
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm: Autumnal Equinox Ritual
Hosted by Katja Esser. Details »
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm: New Moon Equinox Drum Circle
America's Stonehenge staff will lead the drum circle as we bid farewell to Summer 2025! Please feel free to bring your own drums, noise makers, and chairs! A limited number of chairs will be available at the drum circle on a first-come, first-serve basis, and drums will also be available for sale in the gift shop. There will be an ebb and flow to the drum circle so that participants can come and go as they please throughout the hour.

September 22nd, 2025 Autumnal Equinox (Mabon)

Special Hours:
Open sunrise to sunset.
Exact equinox moment: 2:19 pm.

September 26th, 2025 Stones and Stars
Special Hours:
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Tickets:
Tickets are $40 at the door. Reservations must be made online to reserve your spot.
Age:
Open to all ages; recommended for teens and adults.
Details:
Spend an evening at America's Stonehenge surrounded by stones and stars!
Begin your evening with a guided tour of America's Stonehenge led by expert museum staff. Along the path, you will see ancient ruins, ceremonial walls, and majestic standing stones. Many of these stones were erected by an ancient culture of stone builders who were also observing the heavens, as these monoliths form a complex astronomical calendar that tracks the movement of the sun, moon, and stars. Discussion will center around archeoastronomy, the collaborative field of research involving both archaeology and astronomy. The tour will culminate at the summit of Mystery Hill, from which you can watch the sunset over the western walls and monoliths.
Afterward, the group will gather around a campfire, enjoy refreshments, and gaze at the stars as they appear in the night sky. Take time for questions and answers with your tour guide or simply enjoy the beautiful night skies that are visible here on the site.
This event involves a half-mile hike. Please wear supportive footwear and comfortable clothing appropriate for the day's weather.

September 27th, 2025 Arhaeology Dig Experience
Sold out
Runs from:
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Tickets:
Tickets are $75 and are limited to six attendants. Tickets must be purchased online to reserve your spot.
Age:
This is a real archaeology dig and is recommended for adults. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, who will also need their own ticket.
Details:
Have you ever wanted to be an archaeologist? Maybe you are curious about what exactly archaeologists do in the field? Now you can become a member of our research team as we conduct excavations at this historic site! You may discover colonial housewares, ancient tools, or something even more mysterious. No matter what we find, you will learn about the process and science of archaeology, get hands-on experience with archaeological tools and materials, and contribute to the ongoing research at America's Stonehenge.
What's included:
Registration for this archaeological experience will include online training materials, equipment, four hours of field work on the site, as well as admission to the site and museum.
Training materials
To allow everyone to get right to work on the day of the excavation, we will provide you with online training materials prior to the day of the dig. This will include written materials and videos describing the use and function of certain tools, how to document an excavation, and the methodology of field work.
Equipment
Tools will be provided for you to use throughout the day. These will include shovels, trowels, sifters, measuring tapes, and everything else you will need to successfully excavate and document your site. You are welcome to bring your own archaeological tools if you have them.
Field work
The main event! Your participation in this experience will include four hours of field work on the site. Working in a small group under the supervision of the museum's curator, you will learn about the methodology and practice of archaeology in a hands-on environment. While archaeology can be hard work, this will be a learning experience for all. We will take frequent breaks to discuss the ongoing work and help each other to succeed.
Museum admission
Once field work is completed for the day, you will be welcome to tour the main site and museum and learn more about the history of this ancient hill!
What to Bring:
To ensure everyone has a fun and safe learning experience, it is important to wear comfortable clothing and to come prepared with beverages, snacks, and lunch.
Clothing
It is important to dress for the weather. In September and October, this can be anything from 80 degrees and sunny to 40 degrees and rainy. If the weather is deemed too severe to work, we will move the date of the excavation to the rain date. However, you should be dressed to work outdoors in a range of temperatures and conditions. Close-toed shoes are required for field work. Sturdy sneakers, hiking shoes, or boots are recommended as these will provide support and protection while working. Work gloves are also recommended.
Nourishment
We will provide bottled water at the dig site. However, you are encouraged to bring electrolyte drinks or other beverages depending on your taste and health requirements. You are also encouraged to bring snacks to replenish your energy throughout the day. Towards the end of our field work, we will have time to sit down and discuss our excavation. You are welcome to bring a bagged lunch to enjoy at this time as well.
Who can participate?
Age
This is a real archaeology dig and is recommended for adults. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, who will also need their own ticket.
Experience
This excavation is open to all skill-levels! Whether you are an experienced archaeologist or just have a passion for history, you are welcome to come learn more about this site.
Ability
Field work can be physically demanding, but this event is open to all abilities. It is recommended that participants be able to lift up to twenty pounds, crouch, and work outdoors for extended periods of time. This is intended to be a learning experience so we will tailor the work to ensure everybody is comfortable and safe. If you have any questions or concerns about the level of work, please discuss this with our staff in confidence.
What to expect
When you register for the archaeological experience, you will be sent additional information by email regarding the site and what work will be conducted on the day of the excavation. Closer to the date, you will also receive your training materials as well as a confirmation of your reservation. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@stonehengeusa.com or 603-893-8300.
Refund policy
There is a strict limit of 6 participants per day. Because of this, tickets are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, you will be issued a store credit which can be used toward a future visit.

In the event of rain, this dig will be rescheduled to Sunday, September 28th.

October 4th, 2025 Archaeology Dig Experience
Runs from:
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Tickets:
Tickets are $75 and are limited to six attendants. Tickets must be purchased online to reserve your spot.
Age:
This is a real archaeology dig and is recommended for adults. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, who will also need their own ticket.
Details:
Have you ever wanted to be an archaeologist? Maybe you are curious about what exactly archaeologists do in the field? Now you can become a member of our research team as we conduct excavations at this historic site! You may discover colonial housewares, ancient tools, or something even more mysterious. No matter what we find, you will learn about the process and science of archaeology, get hands-on experience with archaeological tools and materials, and contribute to the ongoing research at America's Stonehenge.
What's included:
Registration for this archaeological experience will include online training materials, equipment, four hours of field work on the site, as well as admission to the site and museum.
Training materials
To allow everyone to get right to work on the day of the excavation, we will provide you with online training materials prior to the day of the dig. This will include written materials and videos describing the use and function of certain tools, how to document an excavation, and the methodology of field work.
Equipment
Tools will be provided for you to use throughout the day. These will include shovels, trowels, sifters, measuring tapes, and everything else you will need to successfully excavate and document your site. You are welcome to bring your own archaeological tools if you have them.
Field work
The main event! Your participation in this experience will include four hours of field work on the site. Working in a small group under the supervision of the museum's curator, you will learn about the methodology and practice of archaeology in a hands-on environment. While archaeology can be hard work, this will be a learning experience for all. We will take frequent breaks to discuss the ongoing work and help each other to succeed.
Museum admission
Once field work is completed for the day, you will be welcome to tour the main site and museum and learn more about the history of this ancient hill!
What to Bring:
To ensure everyone has a fun and safe learning experience, it is important to wear comfortable clothing and to come prepared with beverages, snacks, and lunch.
Clothing
It is important to dress for the weather. In September and October, this can be anything from 80 degrees and sunny to 40 degrees and rainy. If the weather is deemed too severe to work, we will move the date of the excavation to the rain date. However, you should be dressed to work outdoors in a range of temperatures and conditions. Close-toed shoes are required for field work. Sturdy sneakers, hiking shoes, or boots are recommended as these will provide support and protection while working. Work gloves are also recommended.
Nourishment
We will provide bottled water at the dig site. However, you are encouraged to bring electrolyte drinks or other beverages depending on your taste and health requirements. You are also encouraged to bring snacks to replenish your energy throughout the day. Towards the end of our field work, we will have time to sit down and discuss our excavation. You are welcome to bring a bagged lunch to enjoy at this time as well.
Who can participate?
Age
This is a real archaeology dig and is recommended for adults. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, who will also need their own ticket.
Experience
This excavation is open to all skill-levels! Whether you are an experienced archaeologist or just have a passion for history, you are welcome to come learn more about this site.
Ability
Field work can be physically demanding, but this event is open to all abilities. It is recommended that participants be able to lift up to twenty pounds, crouch, and work outdoors for extended periods of time. This is intended to be a learning experience so we will tailor the work to ensure everybody is comfortable and safe. If you have any questions or concerns about the level of work, please discuss this with our staff in confidence.
What to expect
When you register for the archaeological experience, you will be sent additional information by email regarding the site and what work will be conducted on the day of the excavation. Closer to the date, you will also receive your training materials as well as a confirmation of your reservation. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@stonehengeusa.com or 603-893-8300.
Refund policy
There is a strict limit of 6 participants per day. Because of this, tickets are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, you will be issued a store credit which can be used toward a future visit.

In the event of rain, this dig will be rescheduled to Sunday, October 5th.

October 10th, 2025 Professor Bugman: Spooky Bones & Creepy Crawlies
Runs from:
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Age:
4-12 years
Tickets:
This event is included with regular admission, but space is limited to 25 children (there is no limit on adults). Please purchase your Professor Bugman tickets ahead of the event to guarantee your child's spot. Card holders for any of our partnered libraries receive a special discount on this event! Partnered libraries are Derry, Kelley, Hampstead, and Nevins. Valid library card must be presented at check-in. If you arrive without a library card, you will be charged the difference for regular admission.
Details:
What better way to combine the spooky and the scientific than with an awesome Halloween learning event for kids? Explore real bones and skeletons from endemic Massachusetts animals, or hold and pet some of the biggest bugs you've ever seen!
What separates vertebrates from invertebrates? How are their bodies similar? How are they different? What scientific secrets do these insides hide? Find out with Professor Bugman from Entomology Adventures!
Refund policy:
Due to the limited space of this event, tickets are non-refundable. However, tickets do not expire and may be used toward a future visit to America's Stonehenge.

October 10th, 2025 Stones and Stars
Special Hours:
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Tickets:
Tickets are $40 at the door. Reservations must be made online to reserve your spot.
Age:
Open to all ages; recommended for teens and adults.
Details:
Spend an evening at America's Stonehenge surrounded by stones and stars!
Begin your evening with a guided tour of America's Stonehenge led by expert museum staff. Along the path, you will see ancient ruins, ceremonial walls, and majestic standing stones. Many of these stones were erected by an ancient culture of stone builders who were also observing the heavens, as these monoliths form a complex astronomical calendar that tracks the movement of the sun, moon, and stars. Discussion will center around archeoastronomy, the collaborative field of research involving both archaeology and astronomy. The tour will culminate at the summit of Mystery Hill, from which you can watch the sunset over the western walls and monoliths.
Afterward, the group will gather around a campfire, enjoy refreshments, and gaze at the stars as they appear in the night sky. Take time for questions and answers with your tour guide or simply enjoy the beautiful night skies that are visible here on the site.
This event involves a half-mile hike. Please wear supportive footwear and comfortable clothing appropriate for the day's weather.

October 15th, 2025 Guided Nature Walk for Kids
Runs from:
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Age:
Geared toward ages 4-12, but open to all.
Tickets:
This event is included with regular admission, which can be purchased online or at the door. Valid card-holders at our partnered libraries (Kelley, Hampstead, Derry, and Nevins) receieve 50% off admission up to four people! Library card must be presented at check-in.
Details:
Join a former homeschooler, local mom, and nature/science enthuseast on this guided nature walk around the property of America's Stonehenge. We will take our time exploring and appreciating the smaller details of the natural landscape surrounding us. Our guide will point out the local flora and fauna, including but not limited to brush varieties, bird calls, animal scat, insects, and how to identify things like poison ivy. Attendants are encouraged to ask a lot of questions and share any knowledge they have with the group as well.
While our trail will take us through the main complex of structures, the focus of this nature walk will be on plant and animal life. Families are more than welcome to tour the site and learn about the fascinating history of the stone structures before or after the nature walk.
Please feel welcome to bring your water bottle on the walk. Our picnic grove is located near the visitor center for snacks and lunches.
The trail is one-half mile long with steady slopes and uneven terrain. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and supportive footwear, and be prepared to walk for about one hour. The walk will take place rain or shine.

October 24th, 2025 Haunted History Lantern Tour
Special Hours:
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Tickets:
Tickets are $35 per person and must be purchased online.
Age:
The content of this tour may not be suitable for children. Recommended for ages 18+.
Details:
Ghosts are real - and you can see them here at America's Stonehenge on Friday, October 24th! Join local historian James Lacefield for a candlelit tour of America's Stonehenge to encounter the ghostly remains - otherwise known as artifacts - of Salem, New Hampshire's haunted history. On this guided tour of the site, you will learn about the more than 4,000 years of human history that have played out on top of Mystery Hill. You will also hear haunting tales and local legends as you explore the hill, and perhaps even discover the truth behind them. Was the Sacrificial Table really used for ancient sacrifice? Did one of America's first serial killers prowl this hilltop in search of his next victim? Or, will you be the next to give your soul to the ancient practice of historical research? Join us this hallo-weekend to find out!

October 25th, 2025 Haunted History Lantern Tour
Special Hours:
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Tickets:
Tickets are $35 per person and must be purchased online.
Age:
The content of this tour may not be suitable for children. Recommended for ages 18+.
Details:
Ghosts are real - and you can see them here at America's Stonehenge on Saturday, October 25th! Join local historian James Lacefield for a candlelit tour of America's Stonehenge to encounter the ghostly remains - otherwise known as artifacts - of Salem, New Hampshire's haunted history. On this guided tour of the site, you will learn about the more than 4,000 years of human history that have played out on top of Mystery Hill. You will also hear haunting tales and local legends as you explore the hill, and perhaps even discover the truth behind them. Was the Sacrificial Table really used for ancient sacrifice? Did one of America's first serial killers prowl this hilltop in search of his next victim? Or, will you be the next to give your soul to the ancient practice of historical research? Join us this hallo-weekend to find out!

November 1st, 2025 Cross-Quarter Day (Samhain)
Special Hours:
Open 9:00 am to sunset (5:37 pm).
Sunset drum circle runs from:
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

December 21st, 2025 Winter Solstice (Yule)
Special Hours:
Open sunrise to sunset.
Exact solstice moment: 10:02 am.

Upcoming Events

Aug 30th: Guided Tour
Runs from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Details »

Sept. 1st: Labor Day
OPEN regular hours!

Sept. 17th: Guided Nature Walk for Kids
Runs from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Details »

Sept. 20th: Entomology Adventures
Runs from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Details »

Sept. 21st: Autumnal Equinox Observed
1:00pm - 4:00pm: Equinox Ritual Details »
5:30pm - 6:30pm: New Moon Equinox Drum Circle Details »

Sept. 22nd: Autumnal Equinox
Open sunrise to sunset.

Featured Programs

Kids' Gemstone Dig Open!
Open to kids age 12 and under and included with admission, this non-sensitive archaeological simulator uses real tools that archaeologists use in the field. Kids dig and sift for polished gemstones and can keep three that they find! A printable archaeology worksheet is now available as an accompaniment to your visit.

Guided Tours
Now back by popular demand, we are once again offering private VIP guided tours! Details»

Open every day!

October 2025
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
			1	2	3	4 Archaeology Dig 9:00am-1:00pm
5	6	7	8	9	10 Prof. Bugman 4:00pm-5:00pm Stones & Stars 5:30pm-7:30pm	11
12	13	14	15 Nature Walk for Kids 11:00am-12:00pm	16	17	18
19	20	21	22	23	24 Haunted History Tour 6:00pm-7:30pm	25 Haunted History Tour 6:00pm-7:30pm
26	27	28	29	30	31

November 2025
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
						1 Cross-Quarter Day: Samhain Open 9:00 am to sunset (5:37 pm) Drum Circle 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
2	3	4	5	6	7	8
9	10	11	12	13	14	15
16	17	18	19	20	21	22
23	24	25	26	27 Thanksgiving Day Closed. Reopening 11/28.	28	29
30

December 2025
Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
	1	2	3	4	5	6
7	8	9	10	11	12	13
14	15	16	17	18	19	20
21 Winter Solstice Open sunrise to sunset	22	23	24	25 Christmas Day Closed. Reopening 12/26.	26	27
28	29	30	31 New Year's Eve Open regular hours