With Nationally-Known House Historian Marian Pierre-Louis
Friday, November 14, 9 AM-Noon
LCHS Members $75, Non-Members $100 (Participants who share a completed Little Compton House history with the Little Compton Historical Society by February 28, 2015 will receive a $50 refund.)
You can uncover the history of your house whether it is 20 or 200 years old. Come learn the research tools and tricks you need to make the most out of your house history with the help of Marian Pierre-Louis a house historian, lecturer and writer who specializes in researching the history of New England houses. Your house is much more than wood and nails. It stands as a memorial to every resident before you. Discover the histories of the people who once lived there. Find the old deeds to your house, learn how to chain a deed, and locate other sources of information such as probate records and the US Federal Census Records.
This workshop begins at the Wilbor House Museum (548 West Main Road) and will move to the Town Vault on the Commons part-way through. Marian has customized this workshop to provide information specific to research within Little Compton and participants will have the opportunity to actually begin work on the property of their choice.
To register call 401-635-4035 or e-mail lchistory@littlecompton.org.
Marian Pierre-Louis speaks frequently at libraries, societies and conferences throughout New England on house history and genealogical topics. She is the author of the popular blog, the New England House Historian (NEHouseHistorian.blogspot.com). Marian is also the host of Fieldstone Common, a weekly radio show dedicated to New England history. You can learn more about Maian and he work at http://www.FieldstoneHistoricalResearch.com.
Join nationally-recognized house historian Marian Pierre-Louis this Friday, August 14 from 9 to noon to learn the steps involved in researching your home’s history. Whether your house is 200 years old or 50, the same research practices will lead you to a better understanding of the families who once lived there. The program begins at the Wilbor House and then moves to the Town Hall to provide every participant with hands-on experience using Little Compton’s primary source records.
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