Kimball-Jenkins EstateDescriptionInitially the private residence of a prominent Concord family, the charming Kimball-Jenkins Estate is now home to the growing Kimball-Jenkins School of Art. John Kimball resided this property 10 years before the American Revolution. For the next six generations, the Kimballs built a variety of homes and outbuildings as the family prospered.
The oldest remaining structure, now known as the "Yellow House," was built by John's son, Samuel to serve as his home and law offices. In 1875, John Kimball's grandson, another Samuel, moved the initial family house to make way for construction of a more fashionable house. With its ornate woodwork, marble fireplaces, and frescoed ceilings, the elegant Victorian mansion which now graces the property took eight years to complete. By comparison, the accompanying Carriage House was built in just two years and, along with the Mansion, was completed in 1883.
Today, all the buildings have been renewed to house galleries, private studios, and studio classrooms for drawing, painting, ceramics, photography, woodworking, glass, and sculpture. The formal Mansion, decorated with the original Victorian details, houses the Jill Coldren Wilson Gallery, exhibiting regional and national art of historical importance. The Carriage House Gallery exhibits modern work of regional and national artists. In addition, both Galleries and the gardens are available for private events, like wedding receptions, corporate meetings, and social gatherings.
Operating Hours Contacts266 North Main St, Concord
New Hampshire 03301
Phone: (603) 225-3932
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