Mathew Cummings, (left), lead archiect of Cummings Architects, LLC, and James Whidden (right), a skilled "woodwright" (joiner and timber framer), have created a program to teach old house owners (or those who want to be) about the best practices in old house restoration.
They will present their program Restoring Your Old House: How to Do it the Right Way at historical societies and museums throughout the North Shore. Learn more about the program, and about Mat and Jim.
Recent audience comments:
"Restoring these homes to their former glory of simplicity is an
incredible undertaking. It is nice to see such passion and the
obvious love you have of your work."
"A most enjoyable presentation, filled with information, by two people who love and respect what they do."
Upcoming appearances:
Saturday, September 6, 2008, 1-4 p.m.;
talks at 1 and 3
Salem Maritime National Historic
Site (National Park Service)
Derby Wharf
160 Derby Street, Salem, MA
Free admission
http://www.nps.gov/sama
Saturday, September 13, 2008, 11 a.m.
Memorial Hall Library
Elm Square, Andover, MA
Free admission
www.mhl.org
Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 7:00
p.m.
Flint Memorial Library
147 Park Street, North Reading, MA
Free admission
www.flintmemoriallibrary.org
Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 6:30
p.m.
Manchester Public Library
15 Union Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
(refreshments, followed by program)
978-526-7711
Free admission
www.manchesterpl.org
Tuesday, October 7, 2008, 6:00
p.m.
Winthrop Improvement and Historical Association
40 Shirley Street, Winthrop, MA
(dinner, followed by program)
Admission tbd
www.wihaonline.org
Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 7:00
p.m.
J.V. Fletcher Library
50 Main Street, Westford, MA
(refreshments follow the program)
Free admission
www.westfordlibrary.org
Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 7:30
p.m.
Lynnfield Historical Society
Lynnfield Meetinghouse
617 Main Street, Lynnfield, MA
781-334-4899 (no website)
Admission tbd
Saturday, February 7, 2009, 10:00
a.m.
Boxford Community Center
(sponsored by Boxford Public Libraries)
4 Elm Street, Boxford, MA.
Free admission
www.boxfordtownlib.org
Check back for dates and times as we add them to the schedule.
Contact Bonnie Hurd Smith if you would like them to present this free program in your community.
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Wednesday, June 25, 2008, 7:00
p.m.
Ashburnham Historical Society
The Meetinghouse
79 Main Street, Ashburnham, MA
Free admission
www.ashburnhamhs.org
Saturday, May 24, 2008, 11:00 a.m.-3:00
p.m.
Ipswich Historical Society
South Main Street/Rte. 1A, Ipswich, MA
Free admission
www.ipswichmuseum.org
Saturday, May 17, 2008, 1:00
p.m.
Newburyport Preservation Trust and the Custom House Museum
Newburyport Public Library
94 State Street, Newburyport, MA
Free admission
www.nbptpreservationtrust.org
Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 7:00
p.m.
North Andover Historical Society
153 Academy Road, North Andover, MA
$5.00; members free
www.northandoverhistoricalsociety.org
Wednesday, April 23, 2008, 7:00
p.m.
Beverly Historical Society
117 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA
$5.00; members free
www.beverlyhistory.org
Wednesday, February 13, 2008, 7:30
p.m.
Ipswich Public Library
North Main Street, Ipswich, MA
Free admission
www.town.ipswich.ma.us/library
Friday, March 14, 2008, 10:00
a.m.
Traditional Building Exhibition and Conference
Hynes Convention Center
900 Boylston Street, Boston
www.traditionalbuildingshow.com
Sunday, March 30, 2008, 2:00
p.m.
Wenham Museum
132 Main Street, Wenham
Free with museum admission
www.wenhammuseum.org
Sunday, November 18, 2007, 2:00
p.m.
Rebecca Nurse Homestead
149 Pine Street, Danvers, MA
Free parking
$5.00 donation to the Homestead's restoration
www.rebeccanurse.org