Bourne Society for Historic Preservation

Bourne Society for Historic Preservation Bourne Society for Historic Preservation Bourne Society for Historic Preservation

Bourne Society for Historic Preservation

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    Welcome to Bourne Society for Historic Preservation

    Welcome to Bourne Society for Historic PreservationWelcome to Bourne Society for Historic PreservationWelcome to Bourne Society for Historic Preservation

    Welcome to Bourne Society for Historic Preservation

    Welcome to Bourne Society for Historic PreservationWelcome to Bourne Society for Historic PreservationWelcome to Bourne Society for Historic Preservation

    About Us

    Our History

    Our Property

    Our History

    Citizens of Bourne became preservation conscious when the Briggs-McDermott House was scheduled for demolition in May of 1979.  BSHP successfully restored the house to reflect the 1840-1910 period and were able to get it recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. 

    Our Mission

    Our Property

    Our History

    Our mission is to save architecturally and historically distinguished places, to stimulate restoration and maintenance of such places and to educate and enrich the public.  

    Our Property

    Our Property

    Our Property

    Built circa 1800, the Briggs-McDermott house is located on Sandwich Road in Bourne village.  The property consists of the house along with the Alonzo Booth Blacksmith Shop and the Alan Green Carriage House.

    2025 Events

    BSHP 2025 Calendar of Events,  The Briggs-McDermott house will be open for the season Fridays and Saturdays,  June 20 through August 30 from 1-4 pm with guided tours.  Unless otherwise noted, all events are at the Briggs-McDermott House, 22 Sandwich Road, Bourne Village.  We are very  hopeful that we will be able to hold all of our scheduled events,  If it becomes necessary to postpone or cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances, we will inform the membership and make note here,, 

    Thursday, April 24

    Preservation Workshops

    11am

    -

    3pm

    Event Details

    Thursday, April 24

    Preservation Workshops

    We will host Preservation Workshops at The Briggs-McDermott House that focus on how preservation pertains to the individual.  

    Archivists, Gi...

    Event Details

    11am

    -

    3pm

    Sunday, May 18

    A Member Gathering

    2pm

    Event Details

    Sunday, May 18

    A Member Gathering

    Long-time members come and talk to old friends and meet new members.  New members, please join us to make new friends.  Refreshments will be...

    Event Details

    2pm

    Saturday, June 21

    Annual Meeting

    4pm

    Event Details

    Saturday, June 21

    Annual Meeting

    Members are invited to hear what's been happening and what's to come at the Briggs-McDermott House.  We will also elect the new board of dir...

    Event Details

    4pm

    Friday, June 20- Saturday, August 30

    By the Sea, by the Sea, by the Beautiful Sea

    1pm

    -

    4pm

    Event Details

    Friday, June 20- Saturday, August 30

    By the Sea, by the Sea, by the Beautiful Sea

    Open for the Season.

    We will open with an exhibit of "Bathing Costumes"  from the late 1800s and early 1900s that are part of the collection ...

    Event Details

    1pm

    -

    4pm

    Saturday, August 16

    Everything Blueberry

    1pm

    Event Details

    Saturday, August 16

    Everything Blueberry

    Our Everything Blueberry event will take place on the grounds of the Briggs-McDermott house.  Come and enjoy treats featuring blueberries.  ...

    Event Details

    1pm

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    Bourne Society for Historic Preservation

    22 Sandwich Road, Bourne Village, P.O. Box 125, Pocasset, MA 02559

    508-759-6120

    Hours

    Open Friday and Saturday 1:00-400PM ,  June 20 thru August 30, 2025

    Or by appointment for group tours 

    Free Admission  
    See events for other opening dates


    Become a member

    Get Involved

    Volunteer Opportunities

    Volunteer Opportunities

    Interested in the history of the Town of Bourne, preservation, the Briggs-McDermott House or being part of an active group of individuals?   Contact us to inquire.  We would love to hear from you.

    Volunteer Opportunities

    Volunteer Opportunities

    Volunteer Opportunities

    What are your interests:

    Docent                    Costumes

    Hospitality              Maintenance

    Housekeeping        Thrift Shop

    Historical Research



    Membership Categories

    Volunteer Opportunities

    Membership Categories

    Individual      $20.00

    Family            $25.00

    Life               $150.00 {exempt of annual dues)


    or make a donation with tax-deductible gift


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