Laconia Historical & Museum Society receives $12K donation from the New Hampshire Veterans Association

LACONIA — The New Hampshire Veterans Association recently contributed $12,000 to the Laconia Historical & Museum Society in support of its “Legacy of Laconia Heritage Preservation Campaign.”

This initiative is dedicated to making essential repairs and upgrades to ensure the protection and preservation of Laconia’s historic collections.  The initial project under the “Protect the Collections” phase will replace the deteriorated and leaking roof of the late 19th-century building located on Water Street. 

“Replacing the roof will significantly contribute to protecting and preserving the story of Laconia. We are incredibly grateful to the New Hampshire Veterans Association for their support of this project and their continued efforts to help keep the military history of Laconia and our state alive,” said Tara Shore, Laconia Historical & Museum Society president.

For almost 150 years, veterans from across New Hampshire have convened at the NHVA compound in The Weirs, a historic site that holds deep significance for all New Hampshire veterans and their families. 

“The NHVA has acquired many artifacts from the Civil War Era, and we have kept these artifacts at the LHMS for many years. We have 11 historical houses on our property that were built post-Civil War, and we certainly know firsthand the importance and need for funding to preserve our valued property to keep our Laconia history alive.  We had no hesitation donating to help with the upkeep of their 19th-century building,” said NH Veterans Association President Tom Brown.

To learn more, visit laconiahistory.com.