The mission of the Historic Plaque Program is to encourage the recognition, preservation and restoration of the historic buildings of Pinehurst, to encourage the recording of Pinehurst’s unique history, and to make that history accessible to the residents of, and visitors to, Pinehurst.
Each year, our Historic Plaque Committee will select a limited number of properties to receive a unique plaque to recognize their special role in the history and development of Pinehurst. Candidates for the award may include residences, commercial, institutional, and public buildings.
The Historic Plaques will be presented each year in a ceremony similar to a “hall of fame induction” at the historic Fair Barn.
Generally, a building should be ninety years old to be a candidate to receive the Historic Plaque. When preparing their applications, applicants are encouraged to visit the Tufts Archives and incorporate relevant information therefrom. Applicants are also encouraged to engage in original research, identifying and describing historic, social or cultural aspects of their properties which are not already included in the Tufts Archives. Other criteria that will be considered include:
- Architectural integrity….the extent to which the original architecture of the building has been retained or restored.
- Role in the historic, social and cultural development of Pinehurst
- Special or unique architectural characteristics
- Association with iconic Pinehurst personalities
Further, we hope that this recognition may inspire owners of historic properties to preserve and restore their own buildings. The Historic Plaque is purely honorary and does not imply any development or construction restrictions on the property or any tax advantages. Anyone serving on the Historic Plaque Committee may not receive a plaque for their home while they serve on the Committee.
(c) Property of the Tufts Archives
Nominations for the 2024 class of honorees will open on February 15, 2024, and must be submitted no later than April 15, 2024. Please use this link to download a printable version of the nomination form.
Use this link to see a TIPS document for applicants.
Forms will also be available at the Tufts Archives. The reception honoring the 2024 recipients will be held on September 17, 2024.
Historic Plaque Program Committee Members
- Hazlette Burns
- Laura Byers
- Charles Collini
- Jill Gooding
- Lisa Hammond
- Mallory Hickey
- Lorelei Milan
- Audrey Moriarty, Advisory Member
2023 Recipients:
| While-a-way Cottage 1917 |
Little Hovse 1915 |
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| Idlewild Cottage 1915 |
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2022 Recipients:
| Retreat Cottage 1895 |
Ideal House 1925 |
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| Blackjack Cottage 1922 |
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2021 Recipients:
| Muster Branch 1922 |
Pine Grove House 1895 |
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| The Theatre Building 1922 |
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2020 Recipients:
| The Magnolia Inn 1896 |
Village Chapel 1924 |
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| Merrimac Cottage 1919 |
Garran Hill – Hollycrest 1916 |
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2019 Recipients:
| The Pines 1929 |
Holly Tree Cottage 1922 |
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| Elm Cottage 1895 |
Palmetto House 1895 |
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| The Casino Building 1896 |
Pinecrest Inn 1913 |
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2018 Recipients:
| The Oaks (1895) |
Mystic Cottage (1899) |
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| The Pinehurst Garage (1923) |
Dogwood Cottage (1896) |
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2017 Recipients:
| The Harvard Hotel (1901) |
Red Gables (1909) |
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| Vista Cottage (1916) |
Thistle House (1916) |
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Rassie Wicker Cottage (1923)
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The Old Rectory (1927) |
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2016 Recipients:
| Sandhills Woman’s Exchange (1810) |
Rose Cottage (1895) |
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| Craddock Cottage (1896) |
Cottage Colony School (1917) |
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| Halfway House (1919) |
Liscombe Lodge (1927) |
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Awards Ceremony Photo Gallery
