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Photo of Dennis Picard. He is wearing a black tricorner hat, wire frame glasses and has a grey mustache and beard.

A Mason's Tool Chest: 18th and 19th Century Stone Work

Learn about early American stonework with Dennis Picard

When and where

Date and time

Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Address

Tyringham Union Church, 128 Main Rd Tyringham, MA 01264

Cost

Cost for in-person is $15 for members and $25 for non-members. Cost for Zoom is free for members and $15 for non-members.

About this event

In our 2nd history talk of the 2025 season, we take a look at the history of masonry work in New England.

From foundations to fence posts; millstones to gravestones, the work of the Early American mason is still evident around us to this day. Come see examples of these works and learn about the tools and techniques that were used to create them

Dennis D. Picard has been a museum professional in the living history field for over forty years. He began his career at Old Sturbridge Village in 1978 and also served on the staff of Hancock Shaker Village, Fort Number Four, the Sheffield Historical Society and Storrowton Village Museum in West Springfield, MA, from which he recently retired. Dennis, with his background and museum experience, has authored many articles on the lifestyles and folkways of New England and has also served as a consultant for many Historical Societies and Museums.

This lecture will be in-person at the Tyringham Union Church and also viewable via Zoom. In-person tickets can be purchased at the door, but Zoom attendees must register in advance in order to receive the Zoom link.


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