NH Shared Field Service Program
A joint program between the NH Preservation Alliance and the National Trust for Historic Preservation

The New Hampshire Shared Field Service Program provides direct, hands-on preservation expertise and small planning grants to communities throughout the state.

Maggie Stier, Shared Field Service Representative, ms@nhpreservation.org Bringing more than 30 years experience in the fields of historic preservation, museums and education, Maggie travels the state working to support and encourage people engaged in preservation projects.  Through site visits, meetings and electronic consultation, Maggie provides town leaders, historic site administrators, faith-based groups, and others working to preserve New Hampshire's built environment, with the information and resources they need to help build a successful preservation project.  She provides technical assistance, practical advice on preservation tools and strategies, and guidance in grantwriting and fundraising.  Maggie also coordinates mentoring workshops, training opportunities, and new networks for historic preservation advocates.

Christine Latulip, North Country Field Service Representative cl@nhpreservation.org Latulip helps the NH Preservation Alliance and National Trust for Historic Preservation deliver historic preservation information and assistance to the full range of people and organizations in Coos County and northern Grafton and Carroll Counties. She is available for outreach, on-site services, and follow-up assistance to towns, non-profit organizations, and individuals working on behalf of saving, re-using, and promoting historic resources. Latulip brings thirty-five years of banking and non-profit management experience to the Alliance. She has been a North Country resident for more than 40 years and is very active in the community.

Every day, the NH Preservation Alliance and the National Trust receive calls from a variety of concerned citizens, local preservation officials, municipal officials, even legislators, all asking for help. These requests for assistance usually involve preservation issues- the imminent demolition of an historic building, proposed commercial development that threatens the vitality of an historic town center, or a fire in an historic block.  The Shared Field Service Rep is ready to drive to any community in the state to assess the situation in person and discuss it with local citizens.

The Shared Field Service Program is based on the premise that the investment of people and monetary resources in historic community centers, neighborhoods and historic landscapes is an engine for community revitalization and overall economic development. The Field Service Program can provide models, foster mentoring, and furnish research and position papers on preservation-based alternatives to sprawl that revitalize neighborhoods and downtowns, conserve community character, use existing infrastructure, and promote conservation of rural landscapes and heritage cultural tourism.

The Shared Field Service Rep brings not only professional expertise and a "tool box" of resource material on preservation practices, but, equipped with a laptop computer, internet access and a cellular telephone, will also be in direct communication with the NH Preservation Alliance, the National Trust, the State Historic Preservation Office, field service colleagues in other states, and preservation groups around the country.

The Shared Field Service Rep is able to help local preservation and historical organizations, as well as other community groups, choose effective strategies for community projects, provide advice on mobilizing volunteer efforts, work with community leaders and furnish preservation expertise at local meetings.

The Shared Field Services Rep is also charged with providing broad-based educational opportunities and programs for preservationists throughout the state.   Specific strategies include enhancing the NH Preservation Alliance's newsletter and website, offering training programs and workshops, and promoting media coverage of success stories.