PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Two historic preservation projects in Berkshire County have been awarded matching grants through a program administered by Preservation Massachusetts in partnership with The 1772 Foundation. 

 

The grants, totaling a portion of the $125,000 awarded statewide, will support exterior work on significant historic buildings in the region.

 

The Elizabeth Freeman Center in Pittsfield will receive funding for work on the Old Central Fire Station. Additionally, the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington has also been selected as a grant recipient.

 

15 grants have been awarded in total throughout the state.

 

Jessica Rudden-Dube, President and Executive Director of Preservation Massachusetts, noted the strong demand for preservation funding across the Commonwealth, with over $600,000 requested in the initial inquiry phase. She emphasized the importance of supporting historic resources to ensure the continuation of the stories embedded within Massachusetts' built environment.