Founded in 1896
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Founded in 1896 |
Manchester Historic Association |
Abraham Lincoln: Manchester Remembers
On view through June 26, 2010
In the Henry Melville Fuller State Theatre Gallery
at the Millyard Museum
Wednesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
This special exhibit is part of the national celebration of the Lincoln Bicentennial
that commemorates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln in 1809.
The exhibit focuses on Manchester’s connections to Lincoln, remembering in particular
his important visit to the city in March of 1860, when he was hosted by prominent
local politician and businessman Frederick Smyth. On display are photographs and
artifacts from places that Lincoln visited in Manchester, and other Lincoln-related
items, including materials related to the famous circus performer (and Manchester native)
Commodore Nutt, who visited Lincoln in the White House. Also included is a
Lincoln-Hamlin campaign flag; a mirror that reflected Lincoln's face in the casket
on the Pullman railroad car that brought his remains to Springfield, Illinois; and a
studio photograph of Lincoln that he gave to Manchester manufacturer Abraham Olzendam.
The exhibit also explores Manchester myths and stories relating to Lincoln, the Civil War,
and Manchester during the 1860s.
Woven In Time: 11,000 Years at Amoskeag Falls
A Permanent Exhibit at the Millyard Museum
Wednesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Included with museum admission
thousands of years ago, learn how raw cotton was made into cloth
during the Industrial Revolution, and stroll under the lighted
arches of Elm Street during its heyday. Learn how the Amoskeag
Manufacturing Company developed its famous “mile of mills” and
how it shaped Manchester into the largest planned city in New England.
Discover what life was like for the people who came here from many
different countries to start new lives. The city’s stories are told
through creative and colorful displays of original artifacts,
documents and photographs, as well as murals and multi-media presentations.
Visitor Orientation Center For the
Amoskeag Millyard Scenic & Cultural Byway
Open most days during business hours
Free and open to the public (museum admission not required)
At the Millyard Museum
The Visitor Orientation Center features artifacts from the MHA collection, giant photo murals of the millyard at its height, and maps. The center introduces visitors to Manchester, the historic Amoskeag Millyard and the New Hampshire Scenic and Cultural Byway System.