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January 22, 2024

In This Issue

1 Recipients Announced for 2024 Historic Preservation Awards

2 Special Exhibit: Posted!

3 Afternoon Tea with Manchester's Matriarchs

4 The Old Man: His Life and Legacy

5 Annual Appeal Campaign

6 Path to the Presidency Exhibit

7 Manchester Trivia Questions

Recipients Announced for

2024 Historic Preservation Awards

The Manchester Historic Association is pleased to announce that it has selected six honorees for its 32nd Annual Historic Preservation Awards, to be held on May 21 at the Dana Center for the Performing Arts at Saint Anselm College.


The Historic Preservation Awards program recognizes and supports the efforts of individuals, businesses and organizations that have made significant contributions to the preservation of buildings, neighborhoods, traditions, and other historic resources in the Queen City. 


Congratulations to the 2024 Historic Preservation Award honorees:


Neighborhood Preservation Award

NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire for the RENEW II Project at the Smith & Dow Block (1426 Elm St) and Carpenter & Bean Block (1382 Elm St)


Homeowner’s Award

Craig St. Pierre for the Clarence M. Dodge House, 278 Myrtle Street


Nostalgia Award

Brady Sullivan Properties for the replica of the “Lollipops” sculpture


Restoration of a City Landmark Award

Saint Joseph Cathedral, 145 Lowell Street


Private Development Award

Richard Dryer, Dryer Management Inc. for 901 Union Street


Design Award

Manchester Fire Department Station 9 (575 Calef Road) for incorporating historical elements related to Manchester firefighting



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Special Exhibit Open


Posted!

A Collection of Posters from Manchester's Past

Throughout history, posters have played a critical role in conveying information. They can advertise products, announce events, publicize instructions, and urge action. Some are utilitarian in design, while others can be considered works of art. 


Come and visit this fun and colorful exhibition that explores over one hundred years of posters that have informed Manchester’s citizens, from proclamations and health notices to navy recruiting and movie theater advertisements.


On exhibit at the Millyard Museum State Theatre Gallery through March 2, 2024

Afternoon Tea with Manchester's Matriarchs



Sunday, March 10, 2024

Millyard Museum

$60 per person/ $50 for MHA members



2 Seatings:

12:00 noon or 3:00 p.m.


You are Cordially Invited to attend an Afternoon Tea with Manchester’s Matriarchs, an American Girl Doll Program at the Millyard Museum.


This tea party will feature refreshments and a program highlighting some of Manchester’s amazing women from history as portrayed by American Girl Dolls.


This is an interactive program for women and girls alike!


Tickets must be purchased in advance using the link below:


Purchase tickets for 12:00 noon seating here


Purchase tickets for 3:00 p.m. seating here


All children must be accompanied by a ticketed adult



Please Note: All children must be accompanied by an adult with a ticket.


The Old Man: His Life and Legacy


Saturday, March 16, 2024

11:00 a.m. - noon



Millyard Museum

FREE Admission


When the Old Man of the Mountain fell from his perch high above Franconia Notch, on May 3, 2003, it made international news. Many in New Hampshire and beyond responded as though mourning a beloved public figure.


This program presents the “story” of the Old Man and examines the ways that public perceptions of the Profile played a role in shaping and establishing New Hampshire’s identity, both symbolically and physically.


We will discuss the stories of the many people who played a part in “saving” the Old Man, from the risk-taking mountaineers and engineers who kept the ledges in place for so many years, to the school children who gave their pennies to help protect the forest around him. Participants will be encouraged to tell stories of their own encounters with this iconic symbol as we discuss why these granite ledges – the result of a “miraculous accident” according to a state geologist – have played such an outsized role in the hearts of so many. 


Presented by Inez McDermott & NH Humanities


Path to the Presidency Exhibit


Tomorrow is the New Hampshire Primary!

Don't forget to vote, AND visit the Millyard Museum to see the "Path to the Presidency" exhibit, highlighting many of the presidential candidates who have visited Manchester over the last several decades. Come and see some of our favorite images of candidates campaigning in the Queen City, whether speaking to large crowds or meeting people one-on-one over a cup of coffee.


The exhibit is on display in the Museum's Discovery Gallery through the Primary season!

2023-24 Annual Appeal Campaign



Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our Annual Appeal campaign. We are so grateful for your support and generosity which makes it possible for the MHA to operate the Millyard Museum and Research Center, provide educational programs to school groups in Manchester and beyond, continue to offer fresh new exhibits, maintain the Association's important collection of artifacts and documents pertaining to Manchester's history, and provided needed maintenance to our historic Amherst Street building.   

 

We are currently at 65% of our goal. If you have not yet given, please consider making a gift to the MHA's Heritage Fund. Your support makes it possible to continue to tell Manchester's story through our exhibits and programs. 


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



Did You Get Last Month's

Manchester Trivia Question?

Last Month's Trivia Question:

What Manchester Fire Chief witnessed the transition from hand-tub engine, to steam engine, then to motor apparatus?



ANSWER: Chief Thomas W. Lane


Chief Lane served as Fire Chief for 36 years (1879-1917). 


The following was written about him at the time of his death:


“Chief Lane had the ability and the lion-heart of the born firefighter. It can be truly said that he never lost his head at a fire, no matter how serious did the threat of the fire become. It was conceded that there was no better firefighter in the country, and his reputation in that respect extended to other states. Whenever any clique of politicians attempted to undermine the chief, he won by sheer ability, having the utmost confidence of the insurance companies and the better class of citizens. Upon his undoubted and unchallenged ability as a fireman, was due to his very long tenure as chief.”



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This Month's Trivia Question: What was the name of the Manchester company that produced parachutes for Grenier Field?



The answer will appear in next month's newsletter.

The Manchester Historic Association is an independent tax-exempt charitable 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit organization with the mission to collect, preserve and share the history of Manchester, New Hampshire USA. The Association operates the Millyard Museum (Commercial and Bedford St.) and Manchester Research Center on Amherst Street.  
 
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