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News from Historic New England May is Preservation Month Learn more about the preservation work that Historic New England is doing across the region e-newsletter   May 2010   Preservation dollars at work This spring, after a particularly rainy March, Historic New England's property care staff worked with a civil engineer to address drainage issues at twelve sites in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. An earlier survey found pooling water around many sites, which has a ripple effect: the moisture may undermine the integrity of the foundations, advance the decay of the timber structures, and raise the relative humidity in the museums, affecting the collections and leading to possible mold growth.  This assessment will generate best practices around drainage and flood prevention in historic buildings. Projects like this are supported by the Preservation Maintenance Fund, made possible by the largest single donation in Historic New England history, to ensure the long-term sustainability of Historic New England properties and collections. Also this month, Preservation Maintenance Fund dollars will support the replacement of the carriage barn roof at Barrett House, along with the installation of updated data wiring at several properties. Historic New England must match an anonymous donation in order for this crucial work to continue. Consider donating to the Preservation Maintenance Fund, and stay tuned for more information about preservation projects across the region. Movie premiere a hit in New Hampshire Five hundred people attended four sold-out showings of the documentary At the River's Edge: An Oral History of Berlin, New Hampshire, on April 17 in Berlin. A collaboration between Historic New England, Timberlane Regional High School, and the Berlin and Coos County Historical Society, the film incorporates forty-two oral histories into a portrait of a small industrial city's changing fortunes over the course of the twentieth century. New Hampshire Chronicle interviewed the project partners and community members for a piece that will air on Friday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. on WMUR 9 New Hampshire. The Preservation Movement Then and Now comes to Lowell, Mass. The Preservation Movement Then and Now makes its way to Lowell, Massachusetts, where it opens May 13 at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum at Lowell National Historic Park. This special exhibition, traveling the region as part of Historic New England's centennial, examines some of the earliest preservation projects in New England, and traces the evolution of the movement to the present day. More on The Preservation Movement Then and Now. Summer fun at Casey Farm Looking for a fun outdoor experience for kids this summer? Register now for Casey Farm Camps in Saunderstown, Rhode Island. Campers will participate in many of the activities of a working farm - feeding animals, collecting and washing eggs, planting seeds - owned and operated by Historic New England. Camps sessions run throughout July and August, and are available for children from 4 - 11. Download the brochure [pdf] for more information. In the next Historic New England magazine Historic New England members should keep an eye out for the summer issue of Historic New England magazine. Watch for a wry essay by National Public Radio's Bill Littlefield on how sports have changed over the past century, then take a glimpse inside one of the most intriguing parts of any historic home - the bathroom. Give the gift of membership   Programs and events    Support Historic New England On TV New Hampshire Chronicle will spotlight the premiere of At the River's Edge in Berlin, New Hampshire, as part of 100 Years, 100 Communities. Tune in Friday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m. on WMUR 9 New Hampshire. Shop online Employment opportunities   Calendar of events   Paint color chart   Function rentals  Kitchen Symposium Join Historic New England archivists and historians on May 15 at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm in Newbury, Mass., for a daylong symposium on the presentation and interpretation of kitchens in historic homes. More information. Historic New England Web 2.0     Podcasts for behind-the-scenes glimpses at Historic New England. Preservation fans, visit the Beauport blog.   Pioneering Design Take an in-depth look at the architecture and design practices of two noted designers, Ogden Codman Jr. and Henry Davis Sleeper, May 23 at the Codman Estate in Lincoln, Mass. More information. Program in New England Studies Immerse yourself in New England history and material culture. It's not too late to register for the Program in New England Studies, an intensive learning experience with lectures by curators and architectural historians, workshops, and behind-the-scenes tours of Historic New England's house museums and collections, and other regional museums and private homes, Monday, June 21 to Saturday, June 26. More details and registration information.