[MassHistPres] Somerville's May Preservation Month Calendar --This Evening's events - Milk Row Cemetery Tour & Yogurt Benefit!

Tue May 13 10:53:55 EDT 2014

Spring Greetings!

Somerville's Preservation Month is in full swing, with the next event
this evening with a Tour and Talk at our Milk Row Cemetery.  The
Cemetery is often overlooked, as it is small and compact, and nestled
among the former American Tube Work buildings and the Market Basket
Store/parking lot, on the periphery of Union Square.  The burial
grounds, however, are full of history and many treasures!  Come find out
more, through our launching of the annual Docent Program this evening,
with 2 docents dressed in period clothing, opening the gates normally
closed to the public, from 6-8pm.  There will also be a Talk and Tour of
the grounds from 6:30-7:30pm by Barbara Magnum, a highlyl respected
Object Conservator and President of Historic Somerville, Inc.  

Before or after the event this evening, consider a refreshing treat at
Orange Leaf Yogurt in Davis Square Plaza; they are donating a portion of
the proceeds all day to Historic Somerville, and they are open from noon
-10pm.

The Calendar for the full month of events here in Somerville is excerped
below,and flyers with more details about each event are attached.  Come
join us!

J. Brandon Wilson

Executive Director

Somerville Historic Preservation Commission

City Hall

93 Highland Avenue

Somerville, MA 02143

(617)625-6600 ext. 2532

bwilson at somervillema.gov

www.somervillema.gov/historicpreservation

 MAY 2014 PRESERVATION MONTH 

Calendar of Events 

Throughout the month of May and a bit into June, the Somerville Historic
Preservation Commission (SHPC) partners with other local organizations
to host events honoring Somerville's history and historic assets. All
events are open to the public and free unless otherwise noted. 

Saturday, May 3rd, 10am - noon. The SHPC, in concert with the Cambridge
Historical Commission staff, is sponsoring a "Jane's Walk" in
"Somerbridge" to honor urban activist and writer, Jane Jacobs. A
world-wide event, this year's walk will explore the Orchard Street
neighborhood north of Porter Square. The cities of Cambridge and
Somerville have been studying the area for possible nomination to the
National Register of Historic Places. It will end in time for lunch in
the Square and visits to various Somerville Open Art Studios from noon
to 6pm. Rain or shine. Meet at Porter Square Plaza along Somerville Ave.
across from the T station. For more information about this Jane's Walk
see janejacobswalk2014 

Tuesday, May 13th, 6:00-8:00pm. Launching of "Milk Row Cemetery Public
Openings." The Docent Program started two years ago begins anew with an
early evening opening to the public of this fragile burial ground.
Dressed in period clothing Barbara Mangum, Objects Conservator and
President of Historic Somerville, Inc. will lead an informative tour
from 6:30-7:30pm, about this historic and very compact cemetery founded
in 1804 by Samuel Tufts on farmland once part of Charlestown. Come find
out about whose buried here, the extraordinary monument dedicated to
Somerville soldiers fallen during the Civil War, and recent municipal
enhancements. Time for browsing and light refreshments happen both
before and after the tour. Meet at the front gate at 439 Somerville
Avenue, next to Demoulas' Market Basket. Rain or shine. Other public
openings with docents will happen once a month from June-October at
different times. 

Sunday, May 18th, 2:00-4:30pm. Walking Tour of East Somerville:
"Identifying Architectural Gems From Gilman Square to East Somerville."
Edward Gordon, President of the New England Chapter of the Victorian
Society in America, will lead a lively and informative tour exploring
Gilman Square, a once vibrant commercial area nestled between Central
and Winter Hills, Walnut Street, and eastward along Broadway. Sponsored
in collaboration with East Somerville Main Streets, the walk begins at
the Somerville Central Library at 81 Highland Avenue and concludes with
complimentary appetizers at the East End Grille on Broadway. Rain or
shine. 

Tuesday, May 20th, 9:30-10:30am. A Talk with Somerville Veterans: "An
Historical Overview of The Somerville Story." Talk will include a
PowerPoint presentation prepared by Lawrence Willwerth, a proud veteran
himself, as well as a local history buff. SHPC Director Brandon Wilson
will offer more current historical remarks and respond to questions.
Talk at Tufts Administration Building, 169 Holland St., conference room.

Thursday, May 22nd, 6:30-9:00pm. Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony.
A reception, with light refreshments, will be followed by a ceremony to
honor 12 Somerville owners for their award-winning preservation work on
the exterior of their properties. The properties include both
historically designated homes as well as older buildings in the City.
SHS students will present their original drawings of each property to
the owners. The event takes place in the historically unique space
within the Somerville Armory, 191 Highland Avenue. 

Sunday, May 25th: Memorial Day Parade. Join the Historic Somerville
contingent! Dress up in period clothing. Begins at City Hall and ends at
Clarendon Hill. For more information contact
admin at historicsomerville.org Rain or shine. 

Wednesday, May 28th, 7-8:30pm. A talk "Researching the History of Your
House and Your Family," will be given by 3 key resources -- Kristi
Chase, Preservation Planner for the SHPC, Kevin O'Kelly, Reference
Librarian for the SPL, and Nadia Dixson, City's Archivist. Find out how
each of these resources can help you research the histories of your
house and family. Mini tour of genealogy resources at the library and
beyond, as well as tips for getting started. Somerville Central Library,
79 Highland Avenue. 

Sunday, June 8th, 2-5pm. The 13th Annual Historic Bike Tour "Somerville
Leads the Way." 

Co-sponsored with the Somerville Bike Committee. This year's theme takes
us from one end of the City to the other, learning about Somerville's
continuing foray into new and historic frontiers with innovative
businesses, buildings and products. The guided ride, escorted by the
Somerville Police, is designed for all ages and riding levels, and
includes a couple of rest stops and an interior tour. Starts at City
Hall at 2:00 pm and ends around 4:30pm, with light refreshments. $3.00
donation appreciated. 

For more information, contact SHPC Executive Director Brandon Wilson at
617-625-6600 x2532 or via bwilson at somervillema.gov or visit
www.somervillema.gov/historicpreservation for updates, flyers, and
photos. 

Joseph A. Curtatone, Mayor

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