For church preservationists in New Hampshire, there are a few organizations that can provide guidance, training, and expertise on all aspects of the project.
NH DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES, Concord NH
New Hampshire's "State Historic Preservation Office" was established in 1974 as the Division of Historical Resources. The legislature of New Hampshire has determined that the historical, archeological, architectural, engineering, and cultural heritage of New Hampshire is among the most important environmental assets of the state and that the rapid social and economic development of contemporary society threatens the remaining vestiges of this heritage; therefore, it is hereby declared to be public policy and in the public interest of this state to engage in a comprehensive program of historic preservation to promote the use and conservation of such property for the education, inspiration, pleasure, and enrichment of the citizens of New Hampshire.
NH PRESERVATION ALLIANCE, Concord NH
A phone call or an email opens the door to expert coaching, consultation and technical assistance. Our new shared field services program with the National Trust for Historic Preservation reached over 60 communities this year. Our staff comes to your community and will work closely with you to answer questions on topics such as funding, contractors, legal issues, or public relations; and help advance local preservation projects. Our Preservation Services grants provide key seed money to steer projects to success. Evaluating the condition of an historic building or a developing a fundraising "road map" to save a community landmark are typical requests that we have funded.
PARTNERS FOR SACRED PLACES, Philadelphia PA
Partners for Sacred Places is the only national, non-sectarian, non-profit organization dedicated to the sound stewardship and active community use of America's older religious properties. Partners provides assistance to the people who care for sacred places while promoting a new understanding of how these places sustain communities. Partners was founded in 1989 by a national task force of religious, historic preservation and philanthropic leaders. Since then, Partners has served several thousand congregations and other local organizations and represents the needs and concerns of over 100,000 older, community-serving sacred places in every town and city across America.