Recently, the DHR has formed the New Hampshire Historic Highway Marker Advisory Committee to review existing markers for lack of historical context or references that could be perceived as inappropriate and develop a plan in coordination with stakeholders to address the identified markers. In addition to the review of existing markers, the DHR would like to hear from the public about whose stories are missing or untold and how the preservation community might move forward to recognize these untold stories and remedy some of the inappropriate markers.
The N.H. Division of Historical Resources is asking the public for its input for the state’s 2021-2025 statewide historic preservation plan, through a brief online survey and a virtual focus group hosted by the N.H. Preservation Alliance.
Facilitated by the NHDHR and driven by information provided by the public, each five-year statewide preservation plan creates a vision for the immediate future of historic preservation in New Hampshire.
By asking the public (and YOU) for insights, the plan’s development gives the NHDHR the opportunity to gather a wide range of perspectives about New Hampshire’s preservation successes, challenges and opportunities.
When complete, the preservation plan will include assessment of current preservation programs, issues, challenges and opportunities; evaluate accomplishments outlined in the previous five-year plan; provide a state-wide vision for historic preservation-related activities and outline ways to successfully implement ideas described in the plan itself, at both state and local levels.
To RSVP, email jg@nhpreservation.org with “October 29" in the subject line.
First-come, first-served. Participants will be sent sign-in information for Zoom video or phone access, and will be asked to consent to be recorded. The Preservation Alliance plans to post the sessions afterwards for members and friends.
Information will also be gathered via a short questionnaire that is available on the NHDHR’s website, nh.gov/nhdhr. The survey is anonymous and takes about 10 minutes to complete.