The Richard Jackson House is the oldest wood frame house of existence in New Hampshire. It was built by Richard Jackson, a farmer, mariner, and woodworker in 1664 on the family’s 25-acre property. The building is reminiscent of English post-medieval buildings, but it is notably American due to its lavish use of wood.

The Richard Jackson House was in the Jackson family for seven generations, until the Historic New England’s founder, William Sumner Appleton, purchased it in 1924. He then restored the building, removing the 20th century additions to it.

Operated today as a historic house museum by the Historic New England, the Richard Jackson House can be visited from June to October, except on the 4th of July. It is also a National Historic Landmark as per designation in 1968.