Help us support the restoration of the Center School!
AHS Project Update: Center School Restoration - March 2025
Atkinson Historical Society has undertaken the restoration of Atkinson’s last one-room schoolhouse. To date we have raised over $105,000 through private donations and grants awards.
Last year AHS was busy with Hall & Parlor, the restoration contractor, to restore the schoolhouse. The following has been accomplished with the support of the community:
All interior walls have been removed
Original decorative tin ceiling exposed
Fir wood floors exposed
All exterior vinyl siding removed
Exterior east wall restored to its original appearance
All the windows originally to the building have been restored and reinstalled
Basement and attic infrastructure have been reinforced
Cloak room interior round wall work began
Last December, Atkinson Historical Society was awarded $54,725.00 from NH Land and 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.
Your donation will be applied to matching the LChip Grant.
Ways too become a sponsor:
Click here to donate through Mightycause
Click here to donate through Paypal
Click here to donate through Venmo
Mail a check payable to Atkinson Historical Society to AHS PO 863, Atkinson, NH 03811
Come by and donate in person during the Kimball House Museum's open house hours:
- Every Wed 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- First Saturday of the month 10:00 am - noon
To support the restoration, please donate by sending a check payable to Atkinson Historical Society to AHS PO 863, Atkinson, NH 03811 or donate through one of via the QR code provided. Your support is greatly needed and appreciated. All donations are tax deductible.
If you would like to tour the Center School, please give us a call at 603-362-9317.
Thank you for supporting AHS in preserving Atkinson’s history.
