March 28, 2024

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Museum Receives $5k Grant From Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation

The Carpenter Museum is thrilled to announce that we have received a $5K grant from the Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation to fund the first phase of our new educational initiative, Farm-Fresh History. Farm-Fresh History will tap into the expertise of Social Studies and English Language Arts teachers from greater Rehoboth to help us reinvigorate our school program. We will also work to make our collections accessible online and reshape our museum spaces to better suit the needs of teachers and students.

In total, Bristol County Savings Bank donated $199,500 to 27 organizations throughout the communities it serves, including $68,500 to nine organizations in the Taunton-Attleboro Region.

We thank the Bristol County Savings wholeheartedly for their continued support of the Museum!

An Info Session for Historic Homeowners of Rehoboth

Co-Presented by the Rehoboth Historical Commission and the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society’s Carpenter Museum
Wednesday, March 27, 2017, 7PM
Carpenter Museum, 4 Locust Avenue, Rehoboth, MA 02914
Contact: Anthony Arrigo, anthony.f.arrigo@gmail.com

On Wednesday, March 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., the Rehoboth Historical Commission and the Rehoboth Antiquarian Society’s Carpenter Museum will host an informational session for anyone interested in learning about how to get their home or property listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

There are numerous houses in Bristol County already on the National Register of Historic Places, however, there are many more that qualify yet are not listed. Consequently, the Rehoboth Historical Commission, in partnership with the Carpenter Museum, is spearheading an initiative to get more houses in the “Old Rehoboth” area on the Registry (at one point Rehoboth also included various parts of Bristol County around Swansea and Seekonk, as well as parts of Rumford, East Providence, Cumberland, and Pawtucket, RI).

According to Phil Bergen of the Massachusetts Historic Commission, there are four main criteria for inclusion, and a site need only meet one of the four to qualify. They are: well-preserved architectural historic style; historical connection to the history of the town; biographical connection to the history of the town; or archeological significance to the town. “You don’t need to live in Paul Revere’s house to get it listed on the National Registry,” Mr. Bergen said.

Homeowners may be surprised to know that listing a home on the National Registry is free, and does not come with restrictions that preclude updating or changing the home. Mr. Bergen states that only local ordinances and bylaws apply, and that no additional constraints are placed on a home after its listing on the National Registry.

The Rehoboth Historical Commission is seeking to help homeowners navigate the application process, which can take anywhere from 18-24 months. Applications must be approved by the local historical commission, and then are submitted to the Massachusetts Historical Commission for evaluation. If approved by the state, applications are then sent on to the National Parks Service in Washington D.C. for final consideration.

If you have an old home or locally significant property, consider stopping by the information session. Who knows, your house could be the next one on the National Register of Historic Places.

If you have questions prior to the meeting, please contact Anthony Arrigo at anthony.f.arrigo@gmail.com.

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