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 is to save architecturally and historically distinguished places, to stimulate restoration and maintenance of such places and to educate and enrich the public.
Built in the 1840s, 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.
BSHP 2022 Callendar of Events, The Briggs-McDermott house will be open for the season Fridays and Saturdays, June 17 through September 3 from 1-4pm 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,
Jonathan Bourne Public Library
Talk by Pat Nemeth on the Kitchen Herb Garden
Lecture by Kathy Sargent O'Neill on Historic House Gardens
Both are members of the Aptucxet Gard...
Jonathan Bourne Public Library
Herbal craft program prepared by Carolee Packard, a member with vast knowledge of gardening who is also a member of the Aptucxet Garden Club...
Come and enjoy treats featuring blueberries. A tent will be set up on the lawn for outside seating.
Please call 617--688-1776 for reservat...
Alonzo Booth Blacksmith Shop
We will hold a celebration for Dick Menkello, our wonderful Blacksmith of many years. Please join us.
Please call 508-563-1087 for informa...
Alonzo Booth Blacksmith Shop
Our 18th old time Harvest Festival feeaturing food, crafts, games, live music, weaving, Country Store, ice cream churning, cider pressing, p...
Christmas in Old Bourne Village
"A Nutcracker Christmas. . .the Enchanted Guardians of the Season"
December 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2021.
22 Sandwich Road, Bourne Village, P.O. Box 125, Pocasset, MA 02559
Open Friday and Saturday 1:00-4:00PM , June 17 thru September 3, 2022
Or by appointment for group tours
Free Admission
See events for other opening dates
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.
What are your interests:
Docent Costumes
Hospitality Maintenance
Housekeeping Thrift Shop
Historical Research
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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