The main facade is five bays wide, with a center entrance sheltered by a gabled portico supported by square posts.

The interior of the main block is principally occupied by a large chamber, with the additions providing space for a stage, kitchen, and other facilities.

[2] New Hampton was incorporated in 1777, and its early town meetings were apparently held in local homes or barns.

As built, it was a typical late-18th century meeting house, with a second story gallery space and outside stairs.

These discussions were finally acted upon in 1872, when the gallery level was removed along with the outside stairs, and the roof was lowered to its present height.