1772 Grant Recipient: Stratham Library

The Stratham Historical Society is one of sixteen grantees in 2023 for funds through The 1772 Foundation for work on the former Stratham Library

TThe Stratham Historical Society has occupied and maintained this National Register-listed former library building since 1990 under a lease agreement with the Town.  The Library was presented to the community as the George A. and Emma B. Wiggin Public Library on opening day in 1912, funded by a bequest to the town from local philanthropist Emma B. Wiggin in honor of her late husband. This $7,500 grant will support window restoration and masonry repointing and repairs. It is phase one of a three phase multi-year rehabilitation project. The Society plans to celebrate the 30th year on the National Register after phase one work is completed this fall.  

Skip Stearns, Finance Chair of the Stratham Historical Society, noted that “the Stratham Historical Society deeply appreciates this grant from the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance and The 1772 Foundation.  As keepers of a unique building that proudly appears on the National Register of Historic Places, we recognize our duty to showcase this historic landmark that is regarded by many as the face of Stratham.”