The House

As anyone who owns an old house knows, there’s always a project that needs to get done!  Currently, we’re working on replacing the entire roof system to help ensure the structure and its contents will be protected from New England weather.

However, replacing the roof won’t be as simple as picking out new shingles.  While the back ells are covered in asphalt shingles, the main part of the Edward Bellamy House has a cedar roof.  Over time, the cedar shakes have warped and split, and squirrels have even occasionally found their way into the attic.  In keeping with the period look of the house, we will be looking to replace the cedar with cedar. We’re also excited to learn more about how the house was constructed from the study of the current roof!

The Collections

While we’re closed to visitors during the restoration process, we’re working on expanding our digital offerings. Stay tuned for additions to our digital archives and new YouTube videos highlighting snippets of history and items from the collections.