April 9, 2025

1 2025 MHA Annual Meeting & Exhibit Opening of "All Bottled Up!"

2 Save the Date: 2025 Historic Preservation Awards

3 Donate to HPA Silent Auction and Bingo

4 World War II - Letters from Home

5 New Hampshire Fisher Cats Discounted Tickets

6 Manchester Trivia Questions

2025 Annual Meeting and Exhibit Opening of

"All Bottled Up! The History of Bottling in Manchester"

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

5:30 p.m.

Millyard Museum

Join us next week at the Millyard Museum for the Manchester Historic Association’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, “All Bottled Up! The History of Bottling in Manchester”. Bottling was a prominent industry in Manchester for many years. In the early twentieth century, wines, liquors, and beers were bottled and sold at over twenty businesses in the Queen City, including Quirin Brothers, P. Harrington Sons, and N. J. Pichette. By the 1940s, larger companies like Lafayette Beverages and Silver Brothers/Cott Beverages operated bottling plants in the city, bottling millions of cases of soda a year.

With over 200 glass bottles from Manchester on display, this exhibit will take a look at the history of the many liquor, soda, dairy, and other bottling businesses in the city over the years.

Hear about the history of bottling from local historian Dennis Sasseville, followed by a first look at the exhibit.

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

2025 Historic Preservation Awards

May 20, 2025

The Manchester Historic Association is pleased to announce that it has selected five honorees for the 2025 Historic Preservation Awards, to be held on May 20 at the Matarese Commons at the Derryfield School.

Tickets to the 2025 Historic Preservation Awards can be purchased here.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available! Click here to learn more or click here to purchase a sponsorship.

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 2025 Historic Preservation Award honorees:

Homeowner’s Award

Richard Soares for his home at 443 Bridge Street

Stewardship Award

Lucia Merritt Carlisle for her home at 35 Oak Street

Conservation of Natural and Structural Resources Award

City of Manchester Department of Public Works for the Cohas Brook Trestle

City Landmark Award

First Baptist Church, 536 Union Street

Conservation of Cultural Resources Award

Antiques on Elm for their business at 321 Elm Street

World War II

Letters from Home

NEW DATE!

Thursday, June 12, 2025

5:30 p.m.

Millyard Museum

Join us for this exciting new program where guests will enjoy dramatic readings from costumed actors retelling the riveting events on World War II from the perspective of Isabel Morse, a longtime Manchester resident.

Taken from actual diaries in the MHA collection, Isabel dictates everyday life amidst the turmoil of WWII. She recalls news of D-Day, frustration over rations and the pain only a mother can feel having her son deployed across the ocean. Accompanied by the musical stylings of Jeff Rapsis, this is sure to be an evening to remember!

Tickets available for advance purchase by visiting our website. $15 MHA Members, $20 non-members. Reserve your spot today!

Purchase tickets here!

New Hampshire Fisher Cats

Discounted Tickets

The Manchester Historic Association is proud to partner with the New Hampshire Fisher Cats to offer discounted tickets to any Fisher Cats game you would like to attend during the 2025 season!

Follow the discount ticket link below and enjoy discounted tickets with a portion of every ticket being donated back to the MHA!

By purchasing tickets through this link, you'll not only enjoy a fun night at the ballpark, but also support the preservation of Manchester's rich history. Don't miss out on this opportunity to make a difference while cheering on the Fisher Cats!

Purchase tickets here!

Last Month's Trivia Question:

On April 12, 1719, 16 Ulster Scots came to New Hampshire from Ireland and settled "Nutfield", which included present-day Southern Manchester. Along with domestic sheep and flax, they brought what vegetable with them?

ANSWER:

Potatoes 

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This Month's Trivia Question: Moxie, Orange Kist, Frostie Root Beer, and Lemmy Lemonade were all soft drinks bottled in Manchester by what company?

The answer will appear in the next newsletter (and in the upcoming exhibit!).