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1927

The Administration Building was constructed and named after Mr. Plimpton, former headmaster of Tilton School.

1950

The new gymnasium nears completion at the cost of $250,000.

1923

1943

War efforts reach Tilton School—10 students are called directly from the classroom into the armed forces, and several others left to try to enter a favored branch.

1964

Ground-breaking ceremony is held for the new Tilton School Chapel, given by the parishioners of Canterbury (NH) Congregational Church.

1962

The School purchased the historic 35-room Charles E. Tilton Mansion, which became the school’s library and dormitory.

Celebrating 100 Years of “Tilton School”

Though our school on the Hill has been around since 1845, this year marks a century of using the name Tilton School. Previously called the New Hampshire Conference Seminary, then the New Hampshire Conference Seminary and Junior College, then simply the Tilton Seminary, the School adopted its current name in 1923. To honor this centennial, we worked with the Tilton Historical Society to mine through the archives in search of some of our favorite milestones, memories, and photos.

The town of Tilton celebrated its 100th birthday and Tilton gave tours of the Charles E. Tilton Mansion to celebrate.

1982

Hamilton Theater opens, following the renovation of the gymnasium built in 1907.

1970 1988

Coeducation returns to Tilton School after 30 years.

Tilton celebrates 100 years of Knowles Hall. The students raised money to purchase a tree which was planted, along with a time capsule (pictured), to be dug up in 2038.