CHS News

Cohos Historical Society Celebrates Completion of $56,750 LCHIP-Funded Project

Nov 21 2024 The Board of Directors of the Cohos Historical Society is pleased to announce the completion of a $56,750 project to rehabilitate the Marion Blodgett Museum. The work included moisture mitigation in the basement, including concrete walls and new drainage. Work was done to stabilize the structure of the building. Additionally, the siding was repaired, the bell tower was fixed, the roof was repaired and replaced, windows were reglazed, and the entire building was painted.

Located in the former Stratford Hollow United-Methodist Church, the Cohos Historical Society (CHS) joins both New Hampshire and Vermont at the “bend in the river” to preserve our region’s history. CHS has finished work on a $56,750 project to support the Historic Rehabilitation of the Marion Blodgett Museum..

The project took several years to complete with the final work being done by Commonwealth Construction.

Grant recipients are required to raise a minimum of one dollar for each dollar provided by LCHIP. This project leveraged $56,750 in donations from other sources, including Tillotson, Bangor Savings Bank, Eversource, New Hampshire Preservation Alliance and TransCanada.

About Cohos Historical Society

Our mission is to bring together our communities through educational speakers and community events. We believe that an understanding and respect of the past enhances our lives and builds stronger relationships for present and future generations. For more information, contact Jamie Davis, President at cohoshistory@gmail.com.

About the New Hampshire’s Land and Community Heritage Investment Program

The New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP) is an independent state authority providing matching grants to New Hampshire’s municipalities and non-profits, helping to preserve the state’s most important natural, cultural, and historic resources and ensure their contribution to the economy, environment, and quality of life in New Hampshire.

Since 2000 LCHIP has awarded 589 grants, investing $62 million in 200 NH communities to help conserve 241,000 acres of land and rehabilitate 172 historic structures. Learn more about how LCHIP is helping to preserve and protect New Hampshire’s heritage at LCHIP.org, by following LCHIP_NH on Instagram, or Facebook.

Christmas Tree Lighting Letter of Appreciation

Passing of Wilson "Hoot" Bryan McMann

Aug 20 2020 The members of the Cohos Historical Society are saddened with the passing of one our founding members Wilson “Hoot” McMann. As a life-long resident of Stratford, Hoot had a great deal of interest in the history of the town. In the Society’s time of need, Hoot brought together a group of family and friends to revitalize the organization. We will miss his stories of Stratford and sense of humor.

Stratford Blodgett Museum Accepts 2019 LCHIP Award

Dec 4 2019 The Board of Directors of the Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP) has announced $3.5 million dollars in matching grants awarded to thirty-three projects across the state, including the Cohos Historical Society in Stratford, NH.