The Props assist the House
Until the House is built
And then the Props withdraw
And adequate, erect,
The House support itself
– (fragment F729)
VIRTUAL PROGRAM
This program is free of charge, but participants must register in advance and donations are encouraged.
Thursday, August 19, 6-7pm
REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM
Thursday, August 19, 6-7pm
REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM
In the second of this three-part series, go behind the scenes of the restoration of Emily Dickinson’s home with Museum Executive Director Jane Wald and special guest Marylou Davis, conservator and specialist in historic decorative finishes. The Emily Dickinson Museum is currently embarking on the most significant restoration project to date of the interior architectural features, finishes, and furnishings of the revered poet’s Homestead. This work will not only triple the amount of restored space in the Homestead accessible to guests, but will also add critical details to our understanding of Dickinson’s daily life by providing a more authentic experience of the house she inhabited. In this virtual program, learn how the documentary record yields clues about this historic house and hear first-hand about the research and decisions that go into restoration work.

For more information, visit www.preservationct.org/marylou-davis-inc-2