The New Hampshire Preservation Alliance will recognize 13 historic preservation projects during a ceremony at the Concord City Auditorium at 4:30 p.m. today. The projects, according to a press release, "anchor stories of New Hampshire's agrarian roots, industrial prowess and attraction as a retreat for visitors."

Three local projects and the organizations that made them happen will be recognized:

Gilmanton Year Round Library Association for the revitalization of a 1790s barn, moved to town from North Hampton and turned into an energy-efficient community building.

Town of Henniker, with partnering contractors and the state Department of Transportation, for the rehabilitation of the Ramsdell Road Historic Truss Bridge, built in 1937. Such metal bridges have become an "endangered species" in the state, said the association's executive director, Jennifer Goodman. "It's wonderful to see an historic bridge like this adapted for current needs."

The Fells in Newbury for the restoration and stewardship of its historic landscape. Volunteers formed a nonprofit for the restoration of historic gardens and maintenance of the early 20th century estate. In March 2008, they took over operations from the state after raising $750,000 for a land swap.

For more information, go to nhpreservation.org.

CHELSEA CONABOY