Special Events 2009

2009 Summer Kitchen Tour

NPT’s Fifth Annual Summer Kitchens Tour was held on Thursday, July 16 and highlighted kitchens in the historic Fair Street neighborhood. Each year this special event illustrates how historic homes can be sensitively updated or historic kitchens incorporated into everyday life.

The Kitchen Boutique waslocated in the St. Paul's garden, and offered a variety of unique tableware and kitchen items, as well as a book-signing by our featured speaker, Ms. Nancy Carlisle. Ms. Carlisle, culinary historian and author of America's Kitchens, discussed the history of America's kitchens from the seventeenth century to the present.

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2009 August Fête

An evening of fun, food, and preservation pointers was held in 'Sconset on Thursday, August 6. It was a feast for the eyes and palette, despite the wet weather. The evening was comprised of a progressive tour of historic cottages restored to accommodate modern life while keeping their architectural integrity intact.

Guests enjoyed an ocean-view garden reception, delectable hors d'oeuvres and beverages as well as Spanky's Raw Bar - the perfect opportunity to relax and discuss preservation tips & techniques with like-minded neighbors.

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