AHS Project Update, April 2025: Center School Restoration

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 $105,000 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.