What's New
September 02, 2010
Workshop: Energy efficiency basics for owners of old houses
This upcoming workshop in Saunderstown, Rhode Island, is designed for owners of old houses interested in learning how to make their homes more energy efficient without destroying their historic character. read more...
New white papers on replacing material "in kind"
Now posted on our website are white papers detailing our general approach to replacing material “in kind” as well as documents exploring issues with wood and glass. read more...
August 31, 2010
Roof work begins at Winslow Crocker House
After receiving a Community Preservation Act grant from the Town of Yarmouth and support from our Preservation Maintenance Fund, we are able to replace the roofs at four structures at the site: Winslow Crocker House and Garage and the Thacher House and Barn. With so many roofs the project is expected to continue into October. read more...
August 25, 2010
Archaeology at Boardman House
Archaeological work has begun at the Boardman House in Saugus, MA read more...
August 22, 2010
Wall rebuilt at Codman Estate
Recently, a retaining wall at the rear of the Codman Estate was carefully taken apart stone by stone and reconstructed - but in a manner that will make the wall more stable over the next several decades. read more...
August 20, 2010
Members experience Connecticut's Quiet Corner
The 2010 Members’ Trip to Roseland Cottage and Connecticut’s “Quiet Corner” was a delightful weekend of companionship, education, great food, interesting history, and spectacular weather. read more...
August 19, 2010
Tree work at Winslow Crocker House
Tree care at the Winslow Crocker House is not only good for the trees but good for the roofs. read more...
Twilight Concert at Roseland Cottage
A summer twilight concert series at Roseland Cottage is a success. read more...
August 12, 2010
Conserving Beauport objects
Historic New England's conservators have been treating objects from Beauport in the conservation lab. read more...
August 11, 2010
New publication uncovers history of Cambridge house
A recent publication of the Cambridge Historical Society documents new investigations into history of the Hooper-Lee-Nichols house in Cambridge, Massachusetts. read more...