Megan Hurley, Director of Education and Development at The New Hampshire Telephone Museum, said: “The New Hampshire Telephone Museum is proud to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the first successful telephone call with AT&T – a moment that forever changed the way people communicate.  In the span of 150 years, the desire to communicate has inspired invention and technological progress. We are excited to bring part of the museum’s collection and interactive exhibits to show the science and the evolution of the telephone and reminisce about party lines and switchboard operators. People love to share phone numbers from their childhood. The telephone’s story is one of innovation that has shaped modern life.”

This effort is part of AT&T’s initiative  to help address the digital divide through internet accessibility, affordability and safe adoption. Since 2021, AT&T has committed $5 billion dollars to help 25 million people get and stay connected to high-speed internet by 2030.

John Emra, President of AT&T Northeast, said: “The call that sparked it all happened right here in New England, the hub of innovation and revolutionary ideas. One hundred and fifty years later, AT&T continues to find new ways to connect people to greater possibility. We are proud to collaborate with the New Hampshire Telephone Museum to help bring their fun, educational and interactive program to older adults around the region. By combining nostalgia and STEM activities, we hope these workshops provide older adults with the confidence to harness the power of today’s technology.”

To inquire about upcoming events, please contact: Megan Hurley, Director of Education and Development at the New Hampshire Telephone Museum at 603-456-2234 or [email protected].