Once-endangered historic Franklin campus transformed into a vibrant home and service hub for New Hampshire military members, Veterans, first responders, and their families
MANCHESTER, NH — Easterseals NH was named a recipient of 2026 Preservation Achievement Awards from the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance for the rehabilitation, adaptive use, and compatible new construction of the Easterseals NH Military & Veterans Campus at Daniel Webster Farm in Franklin, NH. PROCON was the design build firm who helped restore the buildings on the campus to what it is today. The award was presented this evening at the Alliance’s annual awards celebration at the Concord City Auditorium.
Once listed on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s list of America’s Most Endangered Historic Places, the historic Webster Farm campus has been thoughtfully restored and reimagined as a residential and service hub for military members, Veterans, first responders, and their families. The project brought multiple historic buildings back into active use, integrated compatible new construction, and incorporated solar energy and modern accessibility — all while honoring the character and heritage of the property.
For over 40 years, the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance has supported communities across the state in saving and revitalizing critical historic landmarks, encouraging investment in community development, and communicating the social and economic benefits of preservation. Its annual awards program recognizes individuals, organizations, and businesses for excellence in restoration and stewardship, compatible new construction, rehabilitation and adaptive use, and leadership in public policy, education, and planning.
“I am deeply grateful for the trust placed in us to steward this historic property,” said Maureen Beauregard, President & CEO of Easterseals NH & VT. “We’re proud of what has been restored, and we’re even more inspired by what this space will continue to offer the military, Veterans, and first responder community.”
“Easterseals NH Military & Veterans Campus is exactly the kind of project that defines why we do this work,” said John Stebbins, CEO of PROCON. “Partnering with Easterseals NH to give these historic buildings new life — and a new purpose serving the men and women who have served us — has been an honor for our entire team. We’re grateful to the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance for this recognition and proud to stand alongside Easterseals NH and the many partners who made it possible.”
About the Easterseals NH Military & Veterans Campus
The Easterseals NH Military & Veterans Campus in Franklin provides housing, programs, and services for military members, Veterans, first responders, and their families. The campus rehabilitation combined sensitive historic restoration with new, energy-efficient construction to create a welcoming, accessible community while preserving the legacy of the property. Learn more at militaryveteranscampusnh.org.
About Easterseals New Hampshire
Easterseals New Hampshire provides services to ensure that all people of all abilities and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in their communities. Through its Military & Veterans Services division, Easterseals NH supports service members, Veterans, and their families across New Hampshire. Learn more at eastersealsnh.org.
About PROCON
PROCON is an integrated architecture, engineering, and construction firm based in Hooksett, New Hampshire. For more than 91 years, PROCON has delivered design-build solutions across mixed-use, industrial, private education, hospitality, multifamily, senior living, private aviation, commercial, and community-focused projects throughout the Northeast. PROCON’s fully integrated team makes building easier. Learn more at www.proconinc.com.
About the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance
The New Hampshire Preservation Alliance is the statewide non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the state’s historic buildings, communities, and landscapes through leadership, education, and advocacy. Information on preservation topics, planning grants, and more is available at www.nhpreservation.org.