“We can't let it disappear.” Hundreds of community members have echoed this sentiment and helped fund the first phase of restoration of the 1882 National Register-listed Kimball Jenkins House. Now you can join the movement and help us reach our goal of raising $430,000 for the first phase of restoration of the 1882 National Register-listed Kimball Jenkins House. We’re already 70% of the way there. Your contributions will be matched 100% up to $90,000 by a grant from the Land & Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP). Every dollar is appreciated.

The restoration has revealed hidden stories that illuminate current events, from traditional craftsmanship to epidemics, immigration, and political division. We found carpenters’ drawings from the 1870s and mysterious names etched on the slate in 1903. We will be inviting the public to explore these relevant topics through programs and events.

A team of world-class preservation carpenters, painters, and roofers spent six months restoring the original slate roof and much of the exterior woodwork. Antique wood sheathing from Concord’s railyard was rescued and repurposed in the roof. The team made critical structural repairs, carefully preserved nine high-peaked dormers and gables, replicated copper caps and valleys, and restored two porches and fifteen original attic windows.

Kimball Jenkins is leading a growing wave of historic preservation efforts around the city. Our project was partially funded by a $202,000 LCHIP grant and on-going matching donations from foundations and individual donors. A 15-year stewardship agreement will protect the House’s architectural features as preservation efforts continue around campus.

So please, help us reach our goal by donating today. Stop by the office, donate online, or mail a check to Kimball Jenkins (266 North Main St., Concord, NH 03301). Together we can preserve this gem and the history it holds.

Thank you!

Photo credit Bill Graham | Iron Works Images