Explore the Rich History of Haverhill Firefighting Museum

Uncover the fascinating evolution of New England firefighting history at the Haverhill Firefighting Museum, established in 2003. Delve into one of the largest collections of artifacts dating back to colonial times, honoring the brave individuals who served and sacrificed. Discover antique trucks, handtubs, water towers, and historical fire engines like The Reliance 1 and The Merrimack, offering a glimpse into the past. Visit this cultural treasure and learn about fire prevention and the proud legacy of firefighting in the region.

• Firefighting Museum
• History
• Haverhill
• New England
• Cultural Treasure

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1. The Haverhill Firefighting Museum Come Experience the Evolution of New England Firefighting History! www.HaverhillFirefightingMuseum.org

2. Have you heard of the Haverhilll Firefighting Museum? Established in 2003, it is home to one of the largest collections of New England Firefighting History with artifacts dating as far back as colonial times.

3. Our museum honors those who have served and those who have died, and it teaches the evolution of firefighting and fire prevention .

4. One of Haverhills five Cultural Treasures -Buttonwoods Museum -Haverhill Firefighting Museum -John Greenleaf Whittier Birthplace -Tattersall Farm -Winnekenni Castle

5. A Glimpse at Our Collection

6. Antique Trucks From horse drawn water towers and handtubs to modern day

7. The Reliance 1

8. The Merrimack

9. L.V. Spaulding Handtub

10. 1885 Horse drawn Water Tower

11. 1932 Howe Pumper/Custom Ford

12. This Ford Model B Chassis and Howe Pumper served Georgetown, MA.

13. 1926 Ahrens-Fox

14. 1928 Ahrens-Fox

15. 1956 Seagrave

16. Hose Reels

17. Hose Reels

18. Alarm Systems

19. The Gamewell Alarm System

20. Helmets

21. Early Helmets

22. Badges From New England towns

25. Bed Keys

27. Fire Buckets

29. Trumpets Every day and special occasion

30. Special Occasion

31. Working Trumpets

32. Life Line Guns

34. Photographs and History

35. Early Regional Photos

36. Documentation about the First Black Firefighter in Haverhill

37. Haverhills First Engine House

38. Breathing apparatus

39. Breathing Apparatus and Testing Equipment

40. Fire Extinguishers

41. An early extinguisher for private use

42. Fire Extinguishers from early to more modern times

43. Fire Nozzles

44. Nozzle ends

45. The Childrens Corner Newly expanded with a goal to add much more

46. Welcome to the Childrens Corner The Haverhill Firefighting Museum has always been a hit with adults but when families came, children were often done long before the adults. Who could blame them - in a museum you re not supposed to touch! Museum Mascot Dottie the Dalmatian colors with friends!

47. Dress up and Play The Children s corner has dress up gear for kids so they can play on the fire truck dressed like real firemen!

48. Gear for all ages!

49. Our new 12-foot wooden fire truck

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