July
Sub-archives
July 31, 2011
See Herrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions at four properties in August and September
Hermann’s Royal Lipizzan Stallions visit four sites throughout New England in one season. read more...
July 28, 2011
Roof project secures funding
Historic New England has secured a $38,000 grant from the Massachusetts Historical Commission's Round 17 Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund (MPFF) for repairs to the Browne House roof. read more...
July 26, 2011
Step-by-step plaster repair
The carpentry crew has begun plaster repairs in the tenant farmers’ house at the Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm in Newbury, Mass. read more...
July 24, 2011
Water and waste in Wiscasset
The town of Wiscasset, Maine, recently replaced the water main on Federal Street, tearing up the street in the process. Although this project may have inconvenienced guests to the Nickels-Sortwell House, it provided Historic New England's property care team an opportunity to make improvements. read more...
July 22, 2011
CSI campers investigate the Codman family
Fourteen campers from a Crime Scene Investigation camp in New Hampshire visited the Codman Estate to put their detective skills to the test. read more...
July 21, 2011
Finding out what's great on Great Road
260 people braved the warm temperatures and visited Arnold House on Saturday, July 16, for What's Great On Great Road. read more...
Look under the floors at Boardman House
A carpentry project at Boardman House has uncovered "sleepers" underneath the floorboards. read more...
July 19, 2011
Roof replaced at Casey Farm
An ambitious project to address roof, siding, windows, doors and electrical issues at the historic farm is well underway at Casey Farm. read more...
July 11, 2011
Students learn Civil War history
More than 1,600 students in Connecticut and Rhode Island participated in Rally ‘Round the Flag, a program that immerses students in Civil War history. read more...
Harvard Extension School takes Beacon Hill Walking Tour
A class from Harvard Extension School took a walking tour of Beacon Hill and toured the Otis House in Boston. read more...
