Fairfield, CT - The Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation presented its annual Connecticut Preservation Awards on Thursday, April 5 at the Edmond Town Hall in Newtown, and the team of the Fairfield Museum, Town of Fairfield and David Scott Parker Architects was among the honorees. The CT Trust for Historic Preservation “recognizes outstanding preservation projects and people who have made significant contributions to the preservation of Connecticut’s historic buildings and places.”
The Fairfield Museum, the Town of Fairfield and David Scott Parker Architects were recognized with an Award of Merit for the renovations to two buildings located on the Museum Commons on the Historic Town Green: Sun Tavern (c. 1780) and Victorian Cottage (1888). The buildings opened to the public in the summer of 2017 and now feature interactive exhibitions and displays that include topics ranging from colonial justice to tavern life to community life. According to the CT Trust for Historic Preservation, “Thorough planning, partnership with public and private organizations, and professional guidance reinforces a broader effort to revitalize Fairfield’s historic town green, one of Connecticut’s oldest public spaces.”
“It was an honor to represent the Fairfield Museum with Board Member Joyce Hergenhan to receive this award,” said the Museum’s Director of Development Shana Wiswell. “We were thrilled to be recognized with the amazing team from David Scott Parker Architects and the Town of Fairfield who worked with us to bring the Museum Commons to life. We can’t wait to reopen these award-winning properties to the public this summer!”
The Fairfield Museum & History Center and Museum Shop, located at 370 Beach Road, is open seven days a week, 10am-4pm. Members of the Museum and children under 5 are admitted free. For more information, call 203-259-1598 or visit Fairfieldhistory.org. The Fairfield Museum relies on funding from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The Museum is especially grateful for support from the Department of Economic and Community Development, Connecticut Office of the Arts, the State of Connecticut, Town of Fairfield and Fairfield County’s Community Foundation.
Caption: (Left to right) Garry Leonard, CT Trust for Historic Preservation; John Wasilewski, David Scott Parker Architects; Shana Wiswell, Fairfield Museum; David Scott Parker, David Scott Parker Architects; Thomas Dubrosky, Town of Fairfield; Joyce Hergenhan, Fairfield Museum; Wes Haynes, CT Trust for Historic Preservation; Jane Montanaro, CT Trust for Historic Preservation.