Caring for Your Old House

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Whether your house was built in 1960 or 1760, taking time to conduct an annual inspection can help you prioritize repair and routine maintenance projects to ensure your home’s long-term preservation. Learn from Historic New England Preservation Services Manager Carissa Demore what to look for when inspecting the exterior and interior of your old house and how to address common problems. She presents an up-close demonstration of the methods Historic New England uses to inspect private homes protected through our Stewardship Easement Program.

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$5. Registration is recommended. Please call 207-384-2454 for more information.

Location

Sarah Orne Jewett House
5 Portland Street
South Berwick, ME 01908

Directions/Transportation/Parking

Directions detail: From south, I-95 to Maine Exit 3; from north, after the York tolls, take Exit 2. Follow Route 236 north 10 miles to South Berwick. At intersection with Route 4, turn right. House is in center of town, where Routes 236 and 4 divide.

Parking: Ample street parking on Portland and Main Streets. Municipal lot on Portland Street within short walking distance of the house.

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Historic New England

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http://www.historicnewengland.org/