The “Temperance Barn,” so-named because the barn-raising was accomplished without the rum that was usually supplied on such occasions, has stood at the Peabody-Fitch Farm (Bridgton Historical Society’s “Narramissic,”) since George Fitch constructed it in 1830. Expertly restored by Bob Dunning in the years following the Society’s acquisition of the property in 1987, it stands now in need of a new roof.

The barn is not only an important part of this remarkably intact, 19^th-century farmstead listed on the National Register of Historic Places, but it is used extensively by the Society for special events like the annual Woodworkers and Artisans Show in July and the Harvest Festival in the fall.  

Your generous donation will help us to preserve the barn and all the traditions it represents for future generations to enjoy and learn from.  Thank you!

If you prefer not to use your credit card, please make checks payable to Bridgton Historical Society, and write "Roof Fund" in the memo line.  Contributions may be sent to:

Bridgton Historical Society

PO Box 44

Bridgton, ME  04009

(The Bridgton Historical Society is a 501(C) 3 not-for-profit organization, and contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.  EIN# 23-7300040)

UPDATE: Thanks to Bob Wiser Construction of Bridgton, the roof has been replaced at a cost of $27,776, more than $5,000 under the original $33,000 budget.  But the project is not done, since we still have to pay back the balance.

What do we need?

Construction Cost        $27,667
Interest                               829

Total                              28,496

Contributons to Date      22,144

Balance                          $6,352