The Friends of Somersworth is an incorporated citizens' group in Somersworth, NH dedicated to the support of the culture, history, economic development, and community spirit of the City through the preservation and productive public reuse of the Hilltop Elementary School and property.

We are currently recruiting for our board of directors and applying for non-profit tax status recognition. The Friends of Somersworth, in a public/private partnership with the City of Somersworth is working to implement our business plan and reopen the Hilltop School Building as a community arts, culture and education center. The plan calls for rented artist studio space, community use space, a wide variety of classes and cultural activities and programs.

This is a community effort. We value the voice, the input and the support of all of Somersworth and the broader seacoast arts community. If you are interested in getting more information, joining the effort, or just want to be added to our email list to receive further information and opportunities to assist, please join us!

The intended plan for the Hilltop School building reuse includes allocated space for rented artist studios, community activities and meetings, classes, programming and the like. There is also potential for an "anchor" tenant, a group or organization fitting the mission of the Friends of Somersworth and utilizing space in the building on a permanent basis.

If you are interested in more information on using space in any way, we'd love to hear from you. Email us at friendsofsomersworth@comcast.net.

The Friends of Somersworth is currently seeking grants and donations to assist with upgrades to the former Hilltop School Building and to assist with general start-up costs. Make a donation of any amount using a major credit card or PayPal account.

The Board of Directors recently toured Hilltop and got a bird's eye view from the roof! View the photos