Your donation will help restore the Center School!
Your donation will help restore the Center School!
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AHS Project Update, May 2025: Center School Restoration
AHS President Kate Rochford raising the Center School Restoration Fundraising Goal Thermometer to $125,000! (May 14, 2025)
The Atkinson Historical Society has undertaken the restoration of Atkinson’s last remaining one-room schoolhouse, built in 1879. To date, we have raised over $125,000 through private donations and grant awards.
During 2024, AHS was busy with the restoration contractor, Hall & Parlor, restoring the schoolhouse. The following has been accomplished with the support of the community:
All interior walls removed
Original decorative tin ceiling exposed
Fir wood floors exposed
All exterior vinyl siding removed
Exterior east wall restored to its original appearance
All windows original to the building restored and reinstalled
Basement and attic infrastructure reinforced
Cloak room (interior round wall) work begun
AHS Fundraising to Match LChip Award
Last December, Atkinson Historical Society was awarded $54,725 from the New Hampshire Land & Community Heritage Investment Program (LChip). The grant is earmarked for the restoration of the exterior of the schoolhouse and the interior’s tin ceiling.
An important aspect of this grant is that AHS must match the grant through fundraising. We need your support to continue and complete our restoration project!
Center School Restoration Awards: To Date
With heartfelt appreciation to the grantors, the Atkinson Historical Society is pleased to announce the following Center School restoration grant awards to date:
May 2025
The N.H. Preservation Alliance, in partnership with The 1772 Foundation
$7,500
December 2024
New Hampshire Land & Community Heritage Investment Program (LChip) - Matching Grant
$54,725
May 2024
"Moose Plate" grant (NH Conservation License Plate Program)
Grant designated for the restoration of the schoolhouse's windows, with remainder going towards removal and restoration of the structure's siding.
$20,000
March 2024
Derry Wolverine Dream Foundation
Grant slated for construction of an ADA compliant walkway leading up to an access ramp and door.
$10,000
December 2023
New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (Horton Fund)
$5,000
October 2023
Pentucket Bank
$1,000
How to Donate to the Center School Restoration Project
Your support is greatly appreciated! All donations are tax-deductible and will be applied to the funds needed to match the LChip grant.
~Ways to donate~
With Mightycause. Use QR code or click here
~Write a check~
Payable to: Atkinson Historical Society
PO Box 863
Atkinson, NH 03811
~Visit us and donate in person~
AHS/Kimball House Museum Open House
Every Wednesday (2:00 - 4:00 p.m.)
1st Saturday of the month (10:00 - Noon)
If you would like to tour the Center School,
please give us a call at 603-362-9317.
Thank you for supporting AHS in our ongoing mission to preserve Atkinson’s rich history!
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