Hannah Duston Memorial

It’s an interesting little stop along the highway, and worth a visit if you’re driving past. The statue itself is not very interesting, though it is a bit of a trip to get there.
If you’re going to see this, make sure you learn about the history behind the monument. It’s actually fascinating!

The place is rather neglected but historically significant. The trail to the statue is a short walk from the parking lot. The statue itself is falling apart as Hannah’s nose has broken off. The 1875 rhetoric on the statue’s inscription was very fascinating with very strong language that portrayed the natives as savage beasts.
The language also indicated that the scalping of ten indians (many children which isn’t indicated) at midnight on March 30, 1697 by Hannah Dustin (spelled Duston at the statue in Haverhill) occurred on the very spot of the statue just prior to Hannah escaping on canoe along the Merrimack back to Haverhill, Massachusetts.
The pathway is slushy without a proper sidewalk so be prepared to get your shoes dirty.
All in all, an interesting historical marker point worth checking out.

Hannah Dustin is believed to be the first woman in the US to be honored with a statue in her honor. Small under-​appreciated NH State Park & historical marker. It’s a very short walk from the highway but a lovely spot for a picnic. Unfortunately last time I was there there was some graffiti on the monument but it is cleaned and kept up by the state. The old train tracks are neat to walk on and the fact the park and monument are on an island makes it that much more fun!
To get there…
From I-​93:
Take exit 17 to Route 4 west. Hannah Duston Memorial is directly off Route 4 with a sign and parking area. Walk down the path and across the bridge following the train tracks to the monument!