Weekly E-News from the

N.H. Preservation Alliance

Halfway to an Offer for this Rare Survivor: Let us know if you can help TODAY!

The Preservation Alliance is working with the Ammonoosuc Conservation Trust to try to save the Young-Cobleigh Tavern in Lisbon. Please contact Andrew Cushing at ac@nhpreservation.org to learn more. Generous donors have pledged about half of an offer which is due tomorrow, July 24 at noon.

We need additional investors! Help us get to a "save"!

This landmark property was first built as a tavern in the 1790s. In the 1820s, the building was renovated and expanded to its current form. The large building (almost 17,000 sf) is filled with intact features, including a ballroom with barrel vaulted ceiling (seen here), original windows, and doors. 

400 additional acres are also for sale. This particular house and lot include 28 acres, offered at $189,000.

Passing It On

A Forum on Property Transfer and How to Preserve Your Beloved Property for Future Generations
Thursday, August 8th, 10am - 12pm
Holderness Public Library

Do you own a home or lakeside property that serves as a touchtone for family and friends; where memories are created, and traditions handed down?  Would you like to preserve this place you love for future family generations? Register for the upcoming Passing It On workshop to learn about strategies on how to transfer family property to subsequent generations.

This event is free of charge but space is limited so pre-registration is required. Sponsored by the Squam Lake Conservation Society with the N.H. Preservation Alliance.

Enjoying time at your seasonal camp or cottage, and want some advice on maintenance? The New Hampshire Preservation Alliance has put together a checklist that will help you to stay on top of repairs and to plan ahead, while hopefully enjoying some recreational time too.

Save the Date! - Andover Open Barns

Saturday, September 7, 2024

Enjoy a day of historic barns, scenic landscapes, and local history in the hills of central New Hampshire. The barns in Andover link us to the rich agricultural history of the area. Seven distinctive examples will be showcased on the self-guided barn tour on Saturday, September 7.

The event begins with an illustrated lecture, “The History of Agriculture as Told by Barns,” presented by author and barn expert John Porter at Proctor Academy’s Stone Church. A self-guided tour of the barns will follow. Experts will be available at each barn to answer questions about architectural features, agricultural uses, framing styles and repair methods.

The event is presented by the N.H. Preservation Alliance in association with the Andover Historical Society and The Andover Community Hub.  Registration will be available in the coming weeks.

A New Home of the Ioka Theater Marquee

We're sorry the marquee left the Ioka Theater in Exeter (Seven to Save, 2012), but very glad to see it revived and engaging new audiences.

Here it is at a new exhibit at the American Sign Museum in Cincinnati, OH.

The Ioka in Exeter has been repurposed into residential units.

Thank you to advocate Laurie A. Couture (pictured above) for her tremendous preservation efforts with this project and for her photos of the Ioka Marquee in its new home.

Explore Preservation-Related Activities with Your Kids

Summer vacation is a great opportunity to explore the state and teach your kids about historic preservation.  We've put together a short blog with five ideas to get you started.

The historical highway marker quest is a great way to see the state and learn some history!

Congratulations to the Plan NH Award Winners!

Recipients include the Nashua Soup Kitchen (2023 Preservation Alliance Achievement Award Winner) and The Livery in Sunapee (2023 grant recipient from The 1772 Foundation in partnership with the N.H. Preservation Alliance).

Learn more about the winners and scholarship recipients here.

Restoration Bids Sought - Can You Help the Pillsbury Bandstand in Milford?

Celebrate Old Home Days in New Hampshire!

Old Home Days are celebrated in communities throughout New Hampshire and are a great way to meet your neighbors and learn about the history of your local community.  Do you have an Old Home Day happening near you?  We'd love to hear about it!  

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Check out this historic photo from an Old Home Day event in Tamworth, NH!

Did you know, Freedom is one of only several NH towns that celebrate an Old Home Week, as this idea was originally conceived, and their event starts this Friday (7/26).  Saturday there is a parade and a luncheon at the South Eaton Meetinghouse (one of our recent award winners). Plus fun all week, with walking tours, exhibits, hikes and paddles, and much more!

Browse the list at the bottom of our blog to find information on Old Home Days throughout the state.  Be sure to let us know if your community is missing from the list so we can add it. We're expanding our list to include additional information on the celebrations so let us know what your community has planned.  And don't forget to share photos of your celebration post event - we'd love to see them!

On social media be sure to use the tags #NHOldHomeDays and 
#(yourtown)OldHomeDay(s).

Share Your Thoughts on Preservation in NH with the New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources

The DHR is in the early stages of updating the statewide preservation plan, a required planning tool by the National Park Service. New Hampshire’s statewide preservation plan provides a snapshot of the current status of historic preservation in our state, looks back at what’s been happening around the state over the last five years, and looks forward with a vision vital to preserving New Hampshire’s identity.

You are New Hampshire’s preservation movement, and this plan is yours!

Please take a moment to share your thoughts in the anonymous online questionnaire.

Thank You to Everyone who Supported our End of Fiscal Year Campaign

Thank you to everyone who helped us reach our end of Fiscal Year fundraising goal!

Our image this past fundraising season of the "bathing beauties" at Bud's Bathhouse in Bethlehem was a reminder that preservation can be fun as well as complex or challenging. Your support will help us serve communities all over the state and help address issues like the housing and trades gaps.

We're currently working on selecting our image for the upcoming year so stay tuned!