Bourne Society for Historic Preservation, Inc.

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Bourne Society for Historic Preservation, Inc.

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    Welcome to Bourne Society for Historic Preservation, Inc.

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    Welcome to Bourne Society for Historic Preservation, Inc.

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    About Us

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    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. 

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    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.  

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    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 29 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.

    Friday, June 19 - August 29

    Briggs-McDermott House Opens for the Season

    1pm-3pm

    Event Details

    Friday, June 19 - August 29

    Briggs-McDermott House Opens for the Season

    The house opens with a celebration of America's 250th anniversary with decor to honor America including highlights of President Grover Cleve...

    Event Details

    1pm-3pm

    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.  

    1pm - 3pm

    Saturday, September 26

    Reenactment of life of Abigail Adams

    Event Details

    Saturday, September 26

    Reenactment of life of Abigail Adams

    Sheryl Faye presents a reenactment of the life of Abigail Adams.  Sponsored by the Bourne Society for Historic Preservation, Inc. in collabo...

    Event Details

    Saturday and Sunday, December 5 and 6

    Christmas in Old Bourne Village

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    2pm

    Event Details

    Saturday and Sunday, December 5 and 6

    Christmas in Old Bourne Village

    We invite you to experience the beautifully decorated Briggs-McDermott House.  The Aptucxet Garden Club will sell greens and wreaths arrange...

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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 1:00-300 PM ,  June 19 thru August 29, 2026

    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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