Founded in 1896

Dear Friends,

I would like to share a few thoughts with you as I come to the end of my first full year as Executive Director of the Manchester Historic Association. In the past few months I have enjoyed many good conversations with my fellow Manchester natives, and with newcomers, tourists, students and researchers. It has been a pleasure and an honor to work with our fine staff, and our devoted and knowledgeable trustees and other dedicated volunteers. Getting to know our members and other supporters has been inspirational. I am pleased to count myself in your collective company, as I have been an active member and supporter of the Association myself for over 20 years.

This year has included many amazing moments for the MHA. The opening events for the Abraham Lincoln: Manchester Remembers exhibit were outstanding and attracted national attention. Our 17^th Annual Historic Preservation Awards dinner celebrated the best of Manchester’s preservation and stewardship efforts. The Historic Architecture of Manchester Tour was a delightful success; and our recent Night at the Millyard Museum and Holiday Open House events were enjoyed by many. Our tours, lectures and concerts provided unique adult education opportunities, and our school programs enriched the lives of over 1,000 young students from Manchester and the region. 

In addition, the MHA continued its work to collect, preserve and share documents and artifacts that tell Manchester’s stories. Among these artifacts was the Pandora sign, which we saved from certain destruction, and some fascinating ancient ice harvesting tools that emerged from the muddy shores of Black Brook on Manchester’s West Side.

As a nonprofit educational organization, the Association counts on the support of friends like you. This year has been particularly tough on our finances due to the economy, and next year will also be very challenging. We are grateful for your past support, and ask you to please be as generous as you can this year as you make your donation to our Heritage Fund. Your gift will help keep the Millyard Museum and the Research Center open for you and everyone who loves Manchester’s history.

Sincerely,

Aurore Eaton

Executive Director

Did you know?

The Manchester Historic Association charges only $3 per student for its school programs. This helps local schools to afford meaningful educational field trips for their students that open their eyes to the wonderful history that is all around them.

The Manchester Historic Association also provides discounted admission fees for groups from local social service agencies who visit the Millyard Museum. These visits provide an enriching experience that adds to the quality of life of local residents.

Thank you for helping to make these and our other programs possible!

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The Manchester Historic Association is a 501(c)(3) charitable not-for-profit organization. Your gift is fully tax-deductible. You will receive a written acknowledgement of your donation.