North Hall Poster Drawn by Jane Gaitenby in 1981

2010 marks the 25th anniversary of the Jane Haring Gaitenby Fund. Jane was a summer resident whose parents lived in Huntington. As a child she attended school at the North Hall in the last couple of years before it was closed.

As a young woman she was a frequent dancer at North Hall square dances, and loved the church suppers held there. She retired to Huntington in the seventies, and among many other interests tried to bring back the Hall activities of her youth.

After Jane's death it was decided that contributions made in her memory should be used to restore the North Hall and bring arts and entertainment to the community. Thus the Fund was created.

The money, along with lots of sweat equity, was used at first to restore the old school room, and slowly after that the rest of the building was renovated. The North Hall Association was incorporated as a Massachusetts 501(c)(3) corporation, theatrical and musical programs introduced, and now the association is launching a season of nine programs in an air-conditioned and handicapped accessible building.

The need for money to maintain this historic building and pay artists who perform there continues.

Donations are always welcome. Checks should be made out to the Jane Haring Gaitenby Fund - North Hall Association and sent to:

North Hall Association
PO Box 371
Huntington MA 01050