Historic Renovation

The Martha’s Vineyard Museum will host a talk with Edgartown architect Patrick Ahearn on Thursday, July 8, when he will discuss historic restoration and preservation of various buildings worldwide and on the Vineyard. A special focus will be on the restoration process undertaken during the remodeling of the John Coffin house in Edgartown. Titled Historic Preservation and Historic Restoration, the event will begin in the museum library at 5:30 p.m. A reception will follow in the Pease House Galleries. Admission is $8 for members and $12 for nonmembers. The event is sponsored in part by Martha’s Vineyard Online.