NEW HAMPSHIRE SNOWMOBILE MUSEUM ASSOCIATION

Dear New
Hampshire,

The New Hampshire Snowmobile Museum is
asking for your help in advocating for financial assistance.

Since its
establishment in 1985, the museum has been committed to bringing the early days
of snowmobiling to life through vintage display exhibits and free events
to the public. As a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization, the museum relies on the
support of our members, donations and 2 fundraising swap events, all which have
kept the spirit of snowmobiling alive over these 40 years.

The dream of founding a museum became
a reality in 1985 when a non-profit organization, the New Hampshire Snowmobile
Museum Association was created. The, then Bureau of Off Highway Vehicles and
now the Bureau of Trails, part of the Division of Parks and Recreation,
provided space at two Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) building at Bear Brook
State Park in Allenstown, New Hampshire. In that year, the first and only state
sponsored snowmobile museum in the United States became an actuality. This
public-private partnership has proven to be very successful, resulting in a
one-of-a-kind museum collection of over 80 snow-traveling machines and a large
collection of memorabilia.

We should be joyous celebrating our
40th anniversary this year, however we now are trying to find
out how we can continue to keep the history of snowmobiling alive in New
Hampshire and for our surrounding states. Last week the NH Snowmobile Museum
was informed that our building has been compromised beyond repair and we must
vacate the building before winter. 

The building that the Snowmobile
Museum occupies was originally constructed in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation
Corps. (CCC). The building was built as a temporary structure that has
deteriorated over 90 years. It has been assessed by the Department of Natural
& Cultural Resources (DNCR) that the building
cannot be saved and will be razed.

The museum will need to remove all
vintage sleds, memorabilia, and reference documents from the building before
winter 2025. The museum does not have a location to move our vintage sleds,
memorabilia and reference collection to. The DNCR is trying to assist, but
does not have any buildings available to use as a museum or to store the
collection.

The museum is in the preliminary
stages of working through current needs. Ultimately, we are looking for a new
building or land to build! We need help to raise funds to secure a new location
and to cover our unexpected moving expenses. Please make a donation to help. Help us get the word out, we need ‘snow
angels’ who can help.

If you are interested to volunteer to help move and
transport please reach out by email: NHSnowmobilemuseum@outlook.com

Best Regards,

NHSMA Board of Directors

www.nhsnowmobilemuseum.com

* The NH Snowmobile Museum
Association is not affiliated with the New Hampshire Snowmobile
Association (NHSA) or NH Snowmobile clubs and does not receive money from the
trail system