[MassHistPres] Historic Paint Color Workshop in New Bedford

[Janine_da_Silva at nps.gov]

FYI



The New Bedford Preservation Coalition is sponsoring a Historic Paint Color
Workshop on Saturday, November 7 from 9 AM-12 noon at the Corson Maritime
Learning Center (adjacent to the Visitor Center at 33 William Street, New
Bedford). It is open to the public and anyone interested in attending
should contact WHALE at 508-997-1776 to reserve your space.

 Even though the weather is turning colder and winter is fast approaching,
now is the perfect time to think about painting your house next spring. If
you own a historic home, choosing paint colors can be a daunting task.
There are a number of things to consider - the architectural style of your
house, what colors were typically used on that style, and how many colors
should you use. If you need help choosing colors that would be appropriate
for your house, there is a free workshop coming up that will help get you
started.

Two paint color experts, Frederic C. Detwiller and John Vaughan, will be on
hand to share examples of various architectural styles, houses with
appropriate paint color schemes, and those paint schemes that should be
avoided. Homeowners are encouraged to bring photos of their home with them
to the workshop for the experts to analyze and make recommendations.

The Coalition is collaborative of local preservation organizations
including New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, the City of New
Bedford, New Bedford Historical Commission, New Bedford Preservation
Society, the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum, the New Bedford
Historical Society, the Fort Taber/Fort Rodman Historical Association, and
WHALE.


Janine V. da Silva
Preservation Specialist
New Bedford Whaling NHP
508-996-4095 x 6104

janine_da_silva at nps.gov

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