Historic Barns in Southeastern Massachusetts

Old barn
Old barn
© Mary Porter 

Date/Time:
Monday, November 16, 2009
6:30pm.

Overview:
Barns are a treasured part of the rural Massachusetts landscape but are too quickly becoming an endangered species. Hear about the styles of barns in Southeastern Massachusetts, tips on stabilizing barns until full preservation can begin, and how the Community Preservation Act supports historic preservation in Massachusetts towns. 

Speakers include master timberframer Ian Ellison and other Massachusetts historic preservation specialists. Submit pictures of local barns with specific questions to Kelley Whitmore at  whitmore@ttor.org. Please know we may not be able to cover all submissions.

Sponsored by: the Trustees of Reservations and Preservation Massachusetts.

Registration/Fee:
This event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is requested but not required. Please e-mail Kelley at kwhitmore@ttor.org.

Location:
Bristol County Agricultural High School Library
135 Center Street, Dighton