1772 Grant Recipient: Abel Twitchell House

Historic Harrisville, Inc. is one of sixteen grantees in 2023 for funds through The 1772 Foundation for work on the Abel Twitchell House

The Abel Twitchell House, home of Harrisville’s first settler, is the oldest house and the only surviving 18th century structure in Harrisville village. The house is of “premier significance” to the National Historic Landmark-designated Harrisville Village District. It is also part of Historic Harrisville’s current affordable housing program. Its two units of rental housing help ensure that  people who work in Harrisville can afford to live there. This $8,500 grant will help support roof replacement -- a high priority of phase one of a two-phase project addressing recurring moisture issues negatively affecting the building. 

“This grant will enable us to complete much-needed work to replace the roof, preserving both the building and its low rent as part of our affordable housing program. We greatly appreciate the financial support for this critical need from the N.H. Preservation Alliance and The 1772 Foundation,” said Erin Hammerstedt, Executive Director.