What's New at Flag Hill
July 20, 2007
Sunday, July 29, 2007 - LCHIP Day
LCHIP Day Celebrates Statewide Preservation Efforts
Concord, NH - The Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP), in partnership with the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development, announces “LCHIP Day” on Sunday, July 29.
This inaugural "LCHIP Day" offers a statewide sample of community-based successes in conserving land and preserving and restoring community landmarks. It gives local and out-of-state visitors a chance to consider what New Hampshire values in its heritage.
“We are inviting all New Hampshire residents and visitors to see, experience, and learn about many of the special places we have permanently protected to remain a part of our unique heritage,” said Rachel Rouillard, Executive Director of the LCHIP Program. “We thank all participating communities and the many volunteers who are making this day of cultural celebration possible for us all.”
Dozens of the state’s most scenic natural sites and historically significant buildings will be open to the public and offering a variety of programs. Sites include a National Historic Landmark, several buildings on the National Register of Historic Properties, nature trails, house museums, farms, and a variety of civic structures, such as libraries and meetinghouses.
PARTICIPATING SITES
The participating sites for 2007 are:
- Tin Mountain Nature Learning Center in Albany
- Colonial Theatre in Bethlehem
- Campton Town House in Campton
- Capitol Center for the Arts and Kimball House in Concord
- Carter Hill Orchard in Concord
- North Road Schoolhouse Museum in Danbury
- Alumni Hall Cultural and Interpretive Center in Haverhill
- Robie's Country Store in Hooksett
- Fall Mountain State Forest in Langdon and Charlestown
- Flag Hill Winery & Distillery in Lee
- Tours of the vineyard, winery and distillery will be free and available to the public from 12pm - 4pm. Lunch will be available for purchase from 12pm-2pm at family prices.
- Manchester Cedar Swamp Preserve in Manchester
- Valley Cemetery in Manchester
- NH Farm Museum in Milton
- 1772 Meetinghouse in New Durham
- Ossipee Pine Barrens Preserve in Ossipee and Madison
- Moffatt-Ladd House and Garden in Portsmouth
- Rindge Meetinghouse in Rindge
- Colonel Paul Wentworth House in Rollinsford
- Garrison Players Arts Centre in Rollinsford
- Cheshire Railroad Depot in Troy
- Park Hill Meetinghouse in Westmoreland
- Wilton Public and Gregg Free Library in Wilton.
Additionally, LCHIP Day visitors are encouraged to place the following LCHIP sites on their route, although they will not have formal programming: Round Barn at Schmid Farm in Piermont, Wiggins/Raynes Farm and Barn in Exeter, Cilleyville Bog Covered Bridge in Andover, and the Engine House in Newmarket.
The New Hampshire Legislature created the Land and Community Heritage Investment Program in 2000. Since then, the program has funded 129 projects in 103 New Hampshire communities. The program has conserved more than 200,000 acres of land for recreation, hunting, fishing, and farming. And, the program has invested in the historic rehabilitation of more than 87 historic and cultural resources throughout New Hampshire. The grant funds helped to return new revenues, new jobs and help build local businesses. This day-long, statewide event aims to celebrate those successes.
The New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Investment Program is an independent state authority that makes grants to New Hampshire communities and non-profits to conserve and preserve New Hampshire’s most important natural, cultural and historic resources. Through this grant program every dollar invested brings in significant local, private, federal funds, and helps New Hampshire businesses and traditional business districts.
For specific details and locations look for the LCHIP Day map and brochure, available on the website, www.visitnh.gov/lchipday, or call LCHIP at 603/224-4113.
