A House Restored

Old houses share their secrets only if they survive. Lee McColgan committed to preserving a ramshackle 1702 house using period materials and methods. But his enchantment withered as he discovered the massive repairs it needed. Fighting deteriorating bricks, frozen pipes, shattered windows, and a punctured foundation, he began to question “Why restore anything?” Enter a quirky yet endearing cast of preservationists to the rescue. To many, preserving the past can seem an overwhelming endeavor, but Lee McColgan is here to tell us that it’s anything but. His preservation journey is a joyous trip that any fan of history and historic architecture will relish and relate to.

Please join us for a wonderful LW! evening looking at our relationship to history through the homes we inhabit and the philosophy of preserving the past to find purpose for the future.