Join us at the Millyard Museum next week for the MHA’s Annual Meeting. Members will hear a review of the past year from officers and vote to approve new trustees.

The meeting will coincide with the opening of the new exhibit celebrating the works of artist and illustrator Henry W. Herrick. Executive Director Jeff Barraclough will speak briefly about Herrick’s works and role as Manchester’s native artist in the 19th century, following by a first look at the exhibit.

Free Admission. Please RSVP by calling 603-622-7531 or emailing history@manchesterhistoric.org

Join us for the 31st Annual Historic Preservation Awards on Tuesday, May 23 at Saint Anselm College.

The Historic Preservation Awards program recognizes and supports the efforts of individuals, businesses and organizations who have made significant contributions to the preservation of buildings, neighborhoods, traditions and other historic resources in the Queen City. For over 30 years, more than 230 recipients have been recognized for a wide variety of preservation efforts in 40 different categories. This annual event has become the MHA’s largest fundraiser to support its non-profit mission of collecting, preserving and sharing the history of Manchester.

We are pleased to announce the following recipients who will be honored at this year's event:

Homeowner’s Award: Michael and Lynn Murphy for their home at 1053 River Road

Adaptive Reuse Award: Linda Murphy of Bare Knuckle Murphy’s Boxing for 163 Lake Avenue

Restoration of a City Landmark Award: City of Manchester for the Civil War Memorial at Veterans Park

Stewardship Award: Grace Episcopal Church for Grace House at 98 Lowell Street

Lifetime Achievement Award: Justine "Brownie" Gengras      

Sponsorship Opportunities are available! Please click here for more information.

Tickets can be purchased here.

We are happy to announce that through the generosity of several donors over the past year, we have greatly expanded our high school yearbook and magazine collection!

From Central High School's "Oracle" and West High's "Thesaurus" to Saint Joseph's "Red and Blue", we collect yearbooks and literary magazines for any public or private Manchester high school.

Curious about about what we have? Come see us at our Research Center on Amherst Street. Our staff would be happy to show you what we have!

Please click here or mail your gift to the Manchester Historic Association Millyard Museum, 200 Bedford Street, Manchester, NH 03101. 

Last Month's Trivia Question: What Manchester artist had a successful career as a watercolorist, art teacher, book illustrator, and wood engraver and was a founding member of both the Manchester Art Association and Manchester Historic Association?

ANSWER: Henry W. Herrick (1824-1906) was a talented wood engraver, book illustrator, and watercolorist. After spending his childhood in New Hampshire, Herrick began his career as an artist in New York, working for several prominent publishers, as well as teaching at the School of Design for Women. In 1865, he returned to Manchester where he continued to work as a designer and engraver, as well as take up the art of watercolor. Herrick was very involved in civic life in Manchester. He was active with the Manchester City Mission and was a founder of both the Manchester Art Association and the Manchester Historic Association. 

His work is the subject of an upcoming exhibition at the Millyard Museum: "Henry W. Herrick: Manchester's Most Versatile Artist", opening April 20.

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This Month's Trivia Question: What year was the Manchester Drive-In Theater on South Willow Street torn down?

The answer will appear in next month's newsletter.

To learn more about being a Business Partner with the Manchester Historic Association, click here or call (603) 622-7531