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A House Restored with Lee McColgan
Pembroke artisan and founder of Helve Historic Trades, Lee McColgan, left the corporate world in 2018 to pursue his real passion – woodworking. In his 30s, McColgan discovered the art of timber framing and now, ten years later, he is also a proficient blacksmith and mason. Together, these are the essential skills and tools one needs to restore a historic home.
Just released in April, McColgan’s new book, “A House Restored: The Tragedies and Triumphs of Saving a New England Colonial,” takes readers on a journey of nearly insurmountable repairs when restoring his 1702 home, the Loring House, using period materials and methods. He fought deteriorating bricks, frozen pipes, shattered windows, a punctured foundation, and even an airborne chimney cap while learning from a diverse cast of preservationists, including a master mason named Irons, a stone whisperer, and the Window Witch. Join the Old Colony History Museum as McColgan delves into the captivating world of restoration and time-honored trades.
This lecture is free thanks to the generosity of our corporate sponsors. Doors open at 5:30pm; guests are invited to enjoy refreshments and chat with fellow attendees prior to the lecture. Book signing to follow. Books are priced at $25.00.
Free registration is required. For more information, call 508-822-1622 or email [email protected].
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