Jeff Barraclough has been named new executive director of the Manchester Historic Association, succeeding John Clayton, who has transitioned to a new position as director of community relations.

Barraclough, a Pelham resident, previously worked at the Adams National Historic Park, New England Historic Genealogical Society, and as director of operations of the Manchester Historic Association for 10 years.

He most recently served as executive director of the Moffatt-Ladd House & Garden in Portsmouth.