LCHIP (Land and Community Heritage Investment Program)

The New Hampshire Legislature created the LCHIP program in 2000. Since then, the program has funded 129 projects in 103 NH communities. The program has conserved more than 200,000 acres of land for recreation, hunting, fishing, and farming, and invested in historic rehabilitation of more than 87 historic and cultural resources throughout New Hampshire. The grant funds helped to return new revenues, new jobs and help build local businesses.

The Campton Historical Society has been rehabilitating 3 historic buildings at their site since 2000. This includes the 1855 Town House, the 1903 Carriage House, and the 1912 Grange building. LCHIP funds were instrumental in enabling this effort. Society members will be on-site to describe the re-hab, and show the historic collections, including the 1889 horse-drawn hearse. In addition, they offer a self-guided tour of 20 marked historic Campton sites. Visitors are encouraged to visit several of the LCHIP sites to see community-based successes in conserving land and preserving and restoring community landmarks.

For LCHIP details and locations visit www.visitnh.gov/lchipday
For information about Campton Historical Society visit www.camptonhistorical.org