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, Inc.

    Welcome to Bourne Society for Historic Preservation, Inc.Welcome to Bourne Society for Historic Preservation, Inc.Welcome to Bourne Society for Historic Preservation, Inc.

    Welcome to Bourne Society for Historic Preservation, Inc.

    Welcome to Bourne Society for Historic Preservation, Inc.Welcome to Bourne Society for Historic Preservation, Inc.Welcome to Bourne Society for Historic Preservation, Inc.

    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.

    2026 Events

    BSHP 2026 Calendar of Events,  The Briggs-McDermott house will be open for the season Fridays and Saturdays,  June 19 through August 28 from 1-3 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.

    Saturday, April 25

    Member's Open House

    1pm

    -

    4pm

    Event Details

    Saturday, April 25

    Member's Open House

    Details to come

    1pm

    -

    4pm

    Friday, May 29

    Field Trip

    pm

    -

    pm

    Event Details

    Friday, May 29

    Field Trip

    Save the date for a members only event

    pm

    -

    pm

    Saturday, June 13

    Annual Meeting

    4pm

    Event Details

    Saturday, June 13

    Annual Meeting

    Includes the first ever "Just desserts"

    4pm

    Saturday, July 18

    Ice Cream Social

    1pm

    Event Details

    Saturday, July 18

    Ice Cream Social

    In recognition of National Ice Cream month we will host our first annual ice cream social.

    1pm

    Saturday, August 22

    Everything Blueberry

    1pm - 3pm

    Event Details

    Saturday, August 22

    Everything Blueberry

    Come and enjoy treats featuring blueberries.  A tent will be set up on the lawn for outside seating.  $5 per person.  There will be baked go...

    Event Details

    1pm - 3pm

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    Contact Us

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    Bourne Society for Historic Preservation

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

    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       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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