Wareham Historical Society

Restoration Project · 2023–2026

Preserving Three Centuries of New England Heritage

Built in 1690, expanded in 1765 and 1820, the Fearing Tavern stands as one of the oldest structures in Wareham.

334 Years of History

0 Phases Complete

$428,000 Expended to Date

67% Project Progress

Community Preservation Fund — $640,000 Total Budget $428,000 expended

$212,000 remaining · Approved by Wareham Town Meeting

Restoration Log

No restoration updates have been logged yet.

✓ Condition Assessment Structural survey · Fall 2023
✓ HPR Recording Preservation restriction · Jan 2025
✓ Window Restoration All 16 sashes · Oct 2024
✓ Skylight Infill Roof penetrations sealed · Aug 2024
→ Cedar Shingle Replacement West & north elevations · In progress
6 Door & Entry Surround Awaiting contractor selection
7 East & South Shingles Scheduled · Spring 2025
8 Final Inspection & Report MHC close-out · 2026

Harborview Preservation Services

General contractor — exterior envelope

Thomas Eldridge Millwork

Windows, doors & joinery

MA Historical Commission

Oversight & HPR administration

Angela Dunham

WHS Director — project lead

Sandy Slavin

CPC Treasurer — grant oversight

Oct '23 Town Meeting approves $640K CPA grant
Nov '23 Condition assessment begins
Mar '24 Contractors procured & contracts signed
Aug '24 Skylight infill complete
Oct '24 All window sashes restored
Jan '25 HPR recorded with MHC
Mar '25 Cedar shingle work underway
2026 Project close-out & MHC report

Support the Restoration

The Wareham Historical Society welcomes private donations to supplement the Community Preservation Fund grant. Every contribution directly supports the preservation of this 334-year-old landmark.

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