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 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.  

2022 Events

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,

Friday, June 17

"A Summer of Historical Gardening and Farming"

1pm

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2pm

Jonathan Bourne Public Library

Event Details

Friday, June 17

"A Summer of Historical Gardening and Farming"

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...

Event Details

1pm

-

2pm

Jonathan Bourne Public Library

Saturday, June 18

Hands-on Workshop

1pm

-

3pm

Event Details

Saturday, June 18

Hands-on Workshop

Herbal craft program prepared by Carolee Packard, a member with vast knowledge of gardening who is also a member of the Aptucxet Garden Club...

Event Details

1pm

-

3pm

Saturday, July 23

Everything Blueberry

1pm

-

3pm

Event Details

Saturday, July 23

Everything Blueberry

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...

Event Details

1pm

-

3pm

Saturday, August 13

A Tribute to Dick Menkello

1pm

-

2pm

Alonzo Booth Blacksmith Shop

Event Details

Saturday, August 13

A Tribute to Dick Menkello

We will hold a celebration for Dick Menkello, our wonderful Blacksmith of many years.  Please join us.  

Please call 508-563-1087 for informa...

Event Details

1pm

-

2pm

Alonzo Booth Blacksmith Shop

Saturday, October 1

Harvest Festival

10am

-

4pm

Event Details

Saturday, October 1

Harvest Festival

Our 18th old time Harvest Festival feeaturing food, crafts, games, live music, weaving, Country Store, ice cream churning, cider pressing, p...

Event Details

10am

-

4pm

More Events

Past Events

Christmas in Old Bourne Village

"A Nutcracker Christmas. . .the Enchanted Guardians of the Season"

December 3rd, 4th and 5th,  2021.  

Contact Us

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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 1:00-4:00PM ,  June 17 thru September 3, 2022

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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