Quarterly Update

November 
2016

MHHA Purchases Chase's Mill
Chase's Mill
Photo by Tafi Brown
T hanks to the generosity of individuals and organizations from across the country, on Oct. 27, 2016,  MHHA purchased the Mill from Mow Kazati and Kate Tarlow Morgan. 
We deeply appreciate the support of all who have enabled us to take this important step. To date, more than 100 donors have contributed, enabling us both to make the purchase and to begin efforts to stabilize the structure. Additionally, we have received  strong community support in the form of volunteer labor, grants, and donations of time and materials.

We look forward to preserving this vital piece of rural industrial history and reopening as a living museum and makerspace / workshop by 2020.  We will host exhibits on the history of mills and their importance in the development of New England and also explore the possibilities of sustainable energy sources such as water power.  We will host classes for adults and children and also provide the community with a gathering and meeting space, all intended to preserve our heritage and spark the imagination of future generations. 

As we look toward 2017, the real work of rehabilitating the Mill now begins. We are deeply immersed in the planning process and have been meeting with potential contractors and renovation experts. How quickly we are able to execute our plans will depend on our ability to raise on-going funds, develop partnerships, and win grant awards.  In our next newsletter, we will outline specific goals for the year.

In wrapping up 2016, we want to thank all who have joined in this exciting effort by volunteering, donating services, materials, even musical compositions, and also by making financial gifts.  We appreciate the leadership and vision of our founders, especially  Dan Curll.  Additionally, a big Thank You to our board of directors each of whom is generously giving his or her resources, talent, and energies to make this possible. 

Wishing you a wonderful holiday season.

Sharon Spaulding & Bob Brown
President / Vice President                                                         
Thank You, Kroka!
Kroka staff and students help to dismantle the "Fried Egg."

Kroka Expeditions of nearby Marlow, NH, has become one of our newest educational partners. After Kroka founder, Misha Golfman, toured Chase's Mill and MHHA board members visited Kroka's beautiful facilities and farm, we found we share a commitment to providing hands-on learning experiences.  We also share a dedication to preserving our heritage as a source of inspiration for the future.  Since then, Kroka students and staff have volunteered on several projects including dismantling an Alstead house, commonly known as the "Fried Egg." In the tradition of repurposing building materials, its owner, Anne Acheson, generously donated all salvageable lumber to the Mill's renovation. 
Changes to the MHHA Board

Owing to her many other commitments, Marilou Blaine has stepped down from MHHA's board.  
Put Your Holiday Amazon Shopping Dollars  to Work
Before making holiday purchases, remember to: 
  • Go to www.smile.amazon.com. Log in to your Amazon account, or create one.
  • Search "Mill Hollow Heritage Association" and select it as your charity.
  • Amazon will then donate to MHHA 0.5% of your purchase prices. It adds up over time.
How to Support the Mill

Stay up-to-date on Mill activities and the planning process while showing your support. MHHA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Your contributions help offset operating expenses such as printing, postage, materials, and other basic costs.

Donations may be made at: www.millhollowheritageassociation.org
or, checks made out to MHHA may be mailed to:
MHHA, PO Box 825, Keene NH 03431.  We can also accept donated stock. 
With foundation stones dating to 1767, Chase's Mill has an important story to tell about the history of community and manufacturing in New England, and serves as a nexus to spark the imagination for the future.  MHHA is a 501(c)(3) working to rehabilitate the structure and reopen as a living museum and makerspace in 2020.
 

Last summer 160 people toured the Mill.   Tours will resume in late spring.

Volunteer - all ages and skills welcome!  Contact Julie Stevens 
 
Among many artifacts and tools is a collection of block planes.

Copies of our Business Plan available by email on request.

Listen to Randy Miller's beautiful piano and violin compositions while learning about the history of Chase's Mill. Watch our short video. 

Stay in touch: 
or Snail Mail: 
P.O. Box 825 
Keene, NH 03431