August
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August 30, 2011
Browne House repairs shed light on early restoration
This summer, Historic New England's carpentry crew is at Browne House in Watertown, Mass., repairing the sill of the nineteenth-century north ell. read more...
August 25, 2011
Tomato tasting at Casey Farm
Casey Farm hosted the annual Tomato Tasting Day on August 20 during the weekly Coastal Growers' Market. read more...
August 24, 2011
Beauport landscape restored
Historic New England is proud to announce the completion of a multi-year landscape restoration project at Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House. read more...
August 23, 2011
Twilight Talks conclude at Otis House
A series of Twilight Talks at the Otis House concludes for the summer with a lecture on historic cemeteries. read more...
August 16, 2011
Discovering Cambridge history at Cooper-Frost-Austin House
Cooper-Frost-Austin House in Cambridge, Mass., partnered with the Cambridge Historical Commission's Discovery Days. read more...
August 14, 2011
Painting begins at Cogswell's Grant
The front and side elevations at Cogswell's Grant are receiving a well-deserved paint job. Paint plays a very important role in the preservation of buildings by providing a layer of protection from moisture. At Cogswell's Grant the paint layer required renewal before water penetration became too severe and the distinctive orange color had faded significantly due to sun exposure. read more...
August 12, 2011
Members enjoy two summer events at Codman Estate
Historic New England members enjoyed two free programs at the Codman Estate in Lincoln, Mass. read more...
August 10, 2011
Historic Landscape Fellowship comes to a close
With summer nearing its end, Historic New England's property care team said goodbye to Historic Landscape Fellow Alex von Bieberstein. The Historic Landscape Fellowship is an opportunity for students to get practical, hands-on experience in historic landscape documentation and care. read more...
August 09, 2011
Waltham residents learn about Lyman Estate energy project
Historic New England welcomed Waltham, Massachusetts, residents to tour the Lyman Estate as part of Historic Waltham Days. read more...
August 04, 2011
Museum leaders gather at San Diego Zoo
Historic New England President and CEO Carl R. Nold traveled to San Diego, California, for the American Association of Museums board meeting. read more...
