“There’s so much history packed into this stretch of the city—from the origins of the canals to the effects of the great 1936 Flood and even the outbreak of anthrax in the ARMS textile mill,” said Jeff Barraclough, MHA Executive Director. “It’s a chance to walk the ground where Manchester was built and see it with fresh eyes.”
Developed by the Amoskeag Manufacturing Company from 1831 to 1936, the Millyard was once the largest textile operation in the world and had an enormous impact on the life and economy of Manchester and New Hampshire. The 90-minute, mile-long tour examines the Millyard’s rise, decline, and rebirth following the bankruptcy of Amoskeag, while also exploring the Merrimack River, the Amoskeag Falls, and the history of individual mill buildings.
The cost is $10 for Manchester Historic Association members and $20 for the general public.
Open Tue – Sat, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Millyard Museum is a nonprofit dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the history of Manchester, New Hampshire. The Research Center is open Wednesdays and Saturdays. Visitors may drop in or schedule an appointment.