Reverend Morrison Meeting House

A long-time beloved community gathering space, The Morrison Meeting House reached a critical crossroad when auditorium floor framing members showed signs of distress during a school dance. Years of local historic preservation efforts had wrangled with deferred maintenance. A clear path forward was needed.

Town leaders called on ARCove to provide an Historic Building Conditions Assessment followed by construction plans for the restoration and reuse of this historic structure. The assessment report enables grant funding and strategic town planning. The restoration work will make the building safe, accessible, comfortable, and energy efficient while restoring the building’s historic character-defining features.

The Pre-Revolutionary War Morrison Meeting House is the oldest public building standing in Londonderry, New Hampshire. Erected in 1798, it was used for both religious and civil purposes from its construction until 1837 when the congregation relocated to the present Presbyterian Church. In 1845 the old Meeting House was moved to its present location at the Town Common where it was used as the Town Hall until 1968. Thereafter, it became home to the Lion’s Club and various community events. Recent revitalization needs have kept the building vacant, until repairs and restoration can occur. With ARCove’s guidance, this heritage icon will continue to serve its community for generations to come.