Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Barn Preservation Workshop & Tour in Rye, NH


Event: Old House & Barn Series - Barn Preservation Workshop & Tour
Date: Saturday, October 13, 9:30a.m.-2:00p.m.
Place: Goss Farm, Rye, N.H.
Reservations: Required. New Hampshire Preservation Alliance, 603-224-2281
*Event takes place rain or shine

Join noted timber framer Ian Blackman, Ian Blackman LLC, Restoration & Preservation, for an exploration of the Goss Barn focusing on framing issues and roof repairs. This early 19th century barn, a 2011 listee to the NH State Register of Historic Places, is being restored as part of an effort to transform the Goss Farm into a community farm with a farm stand and program space in the barn.

After the morning workshop and lunch, participants will enjoy a guided tour of two other historic barns in Rye. There will be ample time for Q & A with Ian. This is a great opportunity to explore and assess historic barns with an expert!

Reservations required. Member-$35; non-member-$45; membership special (workshop + 1 yr. membership)-$55. Lunch included. Call the Alliance at 603-224-2281 for reservations.
Co-sponsored by the Rye Conservation Commission.

Generous sponsors of the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance’s Old House & Barn Program include: Bedard Preservation & Restoration LLC, GE Foundation, and Ian Blackman LLC, Restoration & Preservation

The New Hampshire Preservation Alliance is the statewide, non-profit membership organization committed to preserving historic buildings, communities and landscapes through leadership, education and advocacy.  www.nhpreservation.org

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