[MassHistPres] Lecture on Stone Wall History and Preservation

[Provencher, Shaun (DCR)]

Lecture on Stone Wall History and Preservation

 

Among Sharon, Canton, and Stoughton's great historic treasures are their
miles and miles of ancient stone walls, some built as early as 1690, and
many of which are threatened by neglect, development, sale and theft. On
April 16, the Stoughton Historical Society will cosponsor a lecture by
Dr. Robert Thorson on the history, construction, and preservation of New
England's stone walls.  Dr Thorson teaches at the University of
Connecticut and is the author of Stone by Stone: The Magnificent History
in New England's Stone Walls.  Our co-sponsors will be The Moose Hill
Audubon Sanctuary, The Trustees of Reservations, and the Massachusetts
Department of Conservation and Recreation.  Each co-sponsor will provide
additional materials for display and representatives will be on hand.
Admission is open to all, and there will be no entry fee.  

 

Date: April 16, 2008

Time: Doors will be open at 6:30 PM with the lecture at 7:00 PM

Place: The Eleanor Cabot Bradley Estate, Canton, MA (www.ttor.org)

Directions: Traveling in either direction on Route 128 (I-93/Route 1)
south of Boston, take exit 2A and follow Route 138 south towards
Stoughton. Immediately after crossing bridge (if exiting from Route 128
north) or coming off exit ramp (if exiting from Route 128 south), turn
into first driveway on the right (it comes up fast!). Follow signs to
the parking area.

 

Please pre-register at stoughtonhistoricalsociety at verizon.net