Peterborough 1886
Our idea is to educate and engage students, residents, and tourists on the history of Peterborough, NH through a new platform.
Using Peterborough 1886, you will be transported to a time that can only be seen in photographs.
Peterborough's Apostolic Twelve
The Apostolic Twelve were a group of twelve everyday citizens of Peterborough. In 1876 a local photographer, in an attempt to promote his business, took photographs of twelve individuals in Peterborough. These individuals were not chosen for their prominence but chosen as a random selection. Those photographs have been included in the experience and help guide you through the Peterborough, teaching you along the way.
Other Interesting Guests
The Apostolic Twelve are the most prominent group in the experience, although there are certain special guests like President Grover Cleveland, Frederick Douglass, and other members from Peterborough's history that will be added to the experience in the future. They were chosen to help contextualize the games information, for instance, to inform people of what was happening in history in other parts of the United States during this time period.
Three Ways to Explore
Free Roam
Educational
Educational
For those who are looking for a much more authentic look of the town in 1886 without some of the elements of the Educational mode in your way, this is the mode for you.
Educational
Educational
Educational
Follow the Apostolic Twelve as they guide you through Peterborough in the year 1886. Learn about the history of our town through this interactive experience.
Overview
Educational
Overview
Fly through the picturesque downtown area of Peterborough and see the town from new angles. This is a great experience for those who are looking for a quick overview of this town.
See History from All Angles
Past
Present
Present
See the town as it once was back in the peak of its industrial age.
Present
Present
Present
Then compare it to the modern look of our town as well as other looks of the buildings in the past.