Recipients chosen for 2026 Historic Preservation Awards

Monday, January 12, 2026

vThe Manchester Historic Association (MHA) is pleased to announce that it has selected five honorees for its 2026 Historic Preservation Awards, including awards to the new Queen City Center project on Canal Street and the Brookside Congregational Church for their care of the 1908 neo-Classical Manning house. A new category this year is the Mid-Century Design Award, being presented to Doctors Park at Elliot Hospital for its well-preserved mid-century modern architecture.

2025 Historic Preservation Award honorees announced

Thursday, February 27, 2025

The Manchester Historic Association (MHA) is pleased to announce that it has selected five honorees for its 2025 Historic Preservation Awards, including awards to the First Baptist Church of Manchester and the Cohas Brook Trestle.

March 10: Discover the ‘Matriarchs of Manchester’ during afternoon tea at the Millyard Museum

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Friday, March 8, 2024

Attention history buffs and tea lovers – this is the perfect girls’ day out during Women’s History Month! Enjoy a traditional high tea at the Millyard Museum on March 10.

May 21: Celebrate recipients of the 32nd Annual Historic Preservation Awards

Monday, January 20, 2025Monday, January 8, 2024

The Manchester Historic Association (MHA) is pleased to announce that it has selected six honorees for its 32nd Annual Historic Preservation Awards, including a Neighborhood Preservation Award to NeighborWorks Southern New Hampshire for the RENEW II Project at the Smith & Dow Block (1426 Elm St) and Carpenter & Bean Block (1382 Elm St).

Nov. 16: Millyard Museum to open new exhibition on Manchester posters

Saturday, June 15, 2024Tuesday, November 7, 2023

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.

Manchester Historic Association names 4 new board members

Sunday, June 16, 2024Monday, May 15, 2023

Members of the Manchester Historic Association (MHA) recently voted to name four new board members at the MHA’s Annual Meeting.

New exhibit on the photography of Frank Kelly opens at Millyard Museum

Sunday, June 16, 2024Sunday, December 18, 2022

MANCHESTER, NH – The Manchester Historic Association (MHA) recently opened a new exhibit: “Manchester Through the Lens of Frank Kelly” at

Now Open: Millyard Museum’s Special Exhibit, ‘Manchester Through the Lens of Frank Kelly’

Monday, June 10, 2024Friday, December 2, 2022

This exhibit highlights the works of Frank Kelly, a prominent Manchester photographer from the 1950s through the 1980s. Kelly owned Frank Kelly Studio in Manchester for 49 years. Over his long career, he, along with his wife Eleanor, photographed many Manchester people, businesses, and landmarks.

Manchester Historic Preservation Award honorees named for 2022

Tuesday, June 11, 2024Monday, May 23, 2022

The Manchester Historic Association (MHA) has selected five honorees for its 30th Annual Historic Preservation Awards this year.

Millyard Museum unveils new exhibit: “The People’s Sculptor: The Life and Works of John Rogers”

Monday, June 10, 2024Saturday, April 30, 2022

The Manchester Historic Association recently opened a new exhibit: “The People’s Sculptor: The Life and Works of John Rogers” at the Millyard Museum.

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