DARTMOUTH HERITAGE PRESERVATION TRUST WINS APPROVAL FROM THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE TO FUND PHASE III OF THE 1762 AKIN HOUSE PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION PROJECT At the Dartmouth Community Preservation Committee […]
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Gregory Jones, who refers to himself as a “member of the Dartmouth community, parent of school-aged children, and professional architect,” directs his audience back to the realities of how preservation
On Friday, January 16th, DHPT once again submitted an application to Dartmouth’s Community Preservation Committee to request funds for Phase III of the Akin House’s restoration project. In recognition of
“In looking ahead to Phase III and the ultimate use of the property as a study house and cultural heritage center for Dartmouth, the Akin House is a remarkable example
For any who missed Diane Gilbert’s wonderful presentation to Dartmouth’s Select Board on Monday, January 12, or those who would just like to flip though it again, here is the
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“We’ve always envisioned a cultural heritage facility. It’s about education, education, education.” DHPT President Diane Gilbert
“For a town that celebrated its 350th birthday, Dartmouth does not have a visitor center. That’s something the Dartmouth Heritage Preservation Trust plans to fix.”
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The Akin House along with the proposed adjacent visitor center will become one of Dartmouth’s main attractions for teaching and learning. The property will serve as a venue for the
DHPT has been fortunate to have a partner in Roger Williams University’s Community Partnerships Center. So far, we have worked with the university’s education department’s social studies class for training elementary
“Losing special places is like swallowing a bitter pill….[It] deepens your appreciation of the special places that remain and [helps you] learn how to protect them.” Land Conservation & Historic
