Hancock

Population: 1,749

Settled: 1753

Hancock is a charming New England town known for its historic Hancock Inn, picturesque library, and general store. The town is surrounded by natural beauty, with opportunities for hiking, fishing, and skiing in the nearby Monadnock region.

Uniquely Hancock

Old Railway Trail

Old Railroad Trail

runs 2.7 miles from the Peterborough Recycling Center to Forest Road in Hancock

biking, walking, cross-country skiing

Visit Old Railroad Trail website
Old Railway Trail

Old Railroad Trail

runs 2.7 miles from the Peterborough Recycling Center to Forest Road in Hancock

biking, walking, cross-country skiing

Visit Old Railroad Trail website

Hancock Blog

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WITNESS EXCELLENT CLASSICAL MUSICIANSHIP IN BEAUTIFUL RURAL SETTINGS

February 21, 2025

The Monadnock region has a deep love for music of all kinds, and classical music is no exception! Excellent musicians with love for community outreach and teaching have set up their practices here. During a visit, take an evening or a matinee to be swept away by enchanting compositions in local churches, town halls, and

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three musicians perform at the coffee house stage of Nova Arts, surrounded by art installation of glowing whales suspended from the ceiling

EXPERIENCE HOW THE ARTS BREATHE LIFE INTO NEW ENGLAND HISTORIC BUILDINGS

February 14, 2025

For those of you who are captivated by New England history, find remnants of the Monadnock region’s industrial past preserved in buildings overtaken by the arts. You’ll find some wonderful surprises! From lunchtime concerts to film screenings and site-specific installations, Epsilon Spires makes the most of a renovated 19th-century Victorian Gothic and Gothic Revival church

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5 Holiday Activities in the Monadnock Region

December 8, 2023

The dead of winter is when New England comes alive, especially during the holidays! New Hampshire’s Monadnock region, especially, loves to use the arts to celebrate this special time of year. Home to many diverse artists including dancers, actors, musicians, and crafters, what better way to ring in the holidays than through the arts? With

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