*For information about today’s event, scroll to the bottom of this page
Last year at our annual awards event, members of the audience gasped when they saw images on the screen of recent preservation efforts at a building in Tilton. “Let’s hold our next celebration there,” many said. Well, we agreed, and we’re happy to be hosting this year’s event at the Tilton Mansion.
Our event will celebrate award winners over the last four decades in honor of our 40th anniversary, as well as this year’s newest class of outstanding leaders and projects. We’ll enjoy our program and reception in two of Tilton' School’s buildings and learn about their rescue, adaptation, and restoration.
Featured presenters include next generation preservationists and long-time friends including Jeanie Forrester, James Garvin, Alex Ray and Steve Taylor. Traditional music by Randy Miller, inaugural year Preservation Award winner.
Meet up with longstanding and newcomer preservationists. Help us thank the people who have helped advance preservation activity on the local and state level, and reflect on what successes have meant for the state and what needs to be tackled most.
General Admission is $40
To support our work with next generation preservationists, including providing complimentary tickets to this event, please consider an additional contribution at checkout or a special $400 Patron level registration
Thank you to our sponsors
40th Anniversary
Awards
Gallagher | Steppingstones Masonry
Independent Archaeological Consulting | Smokestack Lightning
Information for today’s event:
We look forward to seeing you for our 40th Anniversary Celebration launch and 2025 Awards event on Wednesday, June 11, at the Tilton School, 30 School Street, Tilton. We have a record-breaking crowd registered and can’t wait to celebrate together!
What to Expect:
Registration opens at 4:30pm and we ask you to pick up your name tags at the registration table in front of the Fred A. Smart Chapel. If you are a current and past award winner, current and past board member, or event sponsor, please add a colored ribbon to your name tag.
Our seated program begins promptly at 5:00 p.m. in the Chapel and will feature music, remarks by long-time preservationists and newcomers, a short Forward at 40 video, and presentation of ten 2025 awards. It will run just over an hour. A reception follows in the Charles E. Tilton Mansion with heavy appetizers, a cash bar, and time to catch up with new friends and long-time colleagues.
At the reception, you will also have the chance to share your ideas and comment on our past and future work as well as opportunities to place mobile bids in our online auction. Tilton Historical Society and Milestone Constuction representatives will also give informal tours of the Mansion at 6:30pm and just after 7pm. In between the tours, we will add to the celebration with cake and toasts to our future.
Parking:
Parking is available on the school grounds along Macmorran Drive, as well as on High Street and Pillsbury Lane. Handicap accessible parking is adjacent to the Mansion on the southeast corner of Macmorran Drive. The main entrance to parking areas is marked with a sign that reads Tilton School Chapel/Ice Rink/Alumni. The entrance to is located on the righthand side of School Street if you are arriving from the south/ Main Street. Please refer to the following map, with parking areas shaded in yellow, for more details on where to park.
Accessibility:
Please note that the Smart Chapel is not ADA accessible, including restroom facilities once inside. We will do our very best to help accommodate those who need assistance. The Mansion is fully accessible.
Under 21?
Please let us know at the door to ensure compliance with the event policies of our host.
Haven’t registered yet?
There are still a handful of tickets left if you have additional friends or family members who would like to join us to celebrate. You can pay with cash or a check at the door. Registration is open from 430-5pm.