Natick historical society undergoes renovations
The Natick Historical Society recently announced the appointment of a new director, Niki Lefebvre, and a reopening date of sometime in October.
Lefebvre said that what was once used as office space in the museum is being converted into exhibit space. Restoration of the space has been made possible by a committee of Steve Evers (as chairman), Ken Soderholm, Adams Shipman, Mike Pojman, Tim Hinton, and curator of the museum Marya Van’t Hul. Van’t Hul credited Shipman with maintaining the museum before the restoration was undertaken.
The museum is located in the lower level of the Bacon Free Library and has been shuttered for many years. The shutters are being replaced and the lights in the space will also be substituted for LED lights.
Lefebvre, a resident of Sherborn, has found the building to be “an incredible artifact.” Before taking up her role at the Natick Historical Society, she was at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences where she held the Morton L. Mandel Presidential Fellowship. She holds a master’s degree in public history from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and a Ph.D. in American studies from Boston University.
The Historical Society is intending to participate in Natick Days on September 8.
Poster printing companies can be hired so that people will become aware of such reopenings and the any special exhibits that are planned.
Lefebvre said that what was once used as office space in the museum is being converted into exhibit space. Restoration of the space has been made possible by a committee of Steve Evers (as chairman), Ken Soderholm, Adams Shipman, Mike Pojman, Tim Hinton, and curator of the museum Marya Van’t Hul. Van’t Hul credited Shipman with maintaining the museum before the restoration was undertaken.
The museum is located in the lower level of the Bacon Free Library and has been shuttered for many years. The shutters are being replaced and the lights in the space will also be substituted for LED lights.
Lefebvre, a resident of Sherborn, has found the building to be “an incredible artifact.” Before taking up her role at the Natick Historical Society, she was at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences where she held the Morton L. Mandel Presidential Fellowship. She holds a master’s degree in public history from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and a Ph.D. in American studies from Boston University.
The Historical Society is intending to participate in Natick Days on September 8.
Poster printing companies can be hired so that people will become aware of such reopenings and the any special exhibits that are planned.