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 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.
Friday, August 25, 2023 at 1 pm
Sarah Korjeff, who is the Historic Preservation Specialist for the Cape Cod Planning Commission, will do a presentation at the Bourne Public Library across from the Briggs-McDermott House. Sarah is well known and has spoken to us in the past on Historic Districts. The year she will speak on flooding issues and general preservation of buildings on Cape Cod. Reservations required, please call 508 563 1087 as seating is limited.
TBD
Craig Smith, long time member of BSHP and head of his company, North Star Woodworks, will do a program on "Restoration vs Renovation". Craig is a graduate of the North Bennett Street School's Preservation Carpentry Program and has worked in the field for a long time.
BSHP 2023 Callendar of Events, The Briggs-McDermott house will be open for the season Fridays and Saturdays, June 23 through September 2 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,
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22 Sandwich Road, Bourne Village, P.O. Box 125, Pocasset, MA 02559
Open Friday and Saturday 1:00-400PM , June 23 thru September 2, 2023
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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