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 Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Grant Program
Awards Patton Homestead $87,000
to Build the
Joanne Holbrook Patton Pavilion!

CLICK HERE TOHELP US REACH OUR GOAL!!

OR YOU CAN MAIL YOUR TAX DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTION TO:
FRIENDS OF PATTON HOMESTEAD
650 ASBURY STREET
SOUTH HAMILTON, MA 01982

BACKGROUND ON THE EFFORT

As many of you already know, the Homestead grounds currently do not have any kind of shelter from rain or sun. In the past few years, several community events have had to be cancelled due to bad weather. This lack of shelter has also negatively impacted additional engagements by many groups who have expressed interest in using the property.

Without a back-up for inclement weather, the task of attracting revenue-producing bookings on the grounds has proven increasingly difficult, especially when compared to other open-air venues on the North Shore. FY22 and FY23 saw 336 event inquiries spanning cultural events, veterans' events, on-site environmental educational programs and private events, but only a small fraction was booked, resulting in critical revenue loss to the Homestead and to the Town.

Taking into account the amount of interest and feedback received regarding the lack of outdoor shelter - and the associated income lost because of it - it’s clear that the presence of an appropriate, well-built shelter on the back lawn is essential. This will help ensure increased, meaningful and lasting activation of the grounds for decades to come, while also allowing the property the opportunity to compare favorably with other local outdoor venues.  

The Friends envision the new open-air pavilion - recently named by Hamilton’s Select Board as the Joanne Holbrook Patton Pavilion - as an attractive and accessible space for residents, and those in surrounding communities to host private gatherings and civic events; for the Town to hold various recreational and cultural activities; and last but not least, for the Friends of Patton Homestead to continue to fulfill its non-profit mission.

With its new name, the pavilion will stand as an on-going tribute to Joanne’s devotion to strengthening our community in so many ways, to her unwavering support of veterans and military families, and to so many other causes.

Once all funding is secured, FPH looks forward to working with the Town of Hamilton adefine the scope of the project, to help it develop the architectural plans, and to help advise it on potential vendor selections.

The "Fine Print"

All grants awarded by the MCC Cultural Facilities Fund are subject to a 1:1 matching requirement, which must be in hand before grant funds can be drawn.

This means that for the pavilion to be built, FPH must raise at least another $87,000 in matching funds from other sources. We’re almost there, but we need your help.

Please click here to support the Pavilion at Patton Homestead or use your smartphone camera to access the QR code below.