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JANUARY:
Winter Weekends
When: Saturdays, January 16 through February 27, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Where: Phillips House, Salem, Mass.
Phone: 978-744-0440
Admission: $5 Historic New England members, $8 nonmembers, $7 students/seniors, $6 children
Please note: Registration recommended
Follow the Phillips family on a wintery jaunt around New England. Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies while viewing film clips of the family engaged in their favorite winter activities. Tour the house and see Phillips family items, such as sporting equipment, postcards, photographs, and artwork, not usually on display.
Ask the Experts- Caring for the Modern House
When: Sunday, January 31, 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Where: Lexington Historical Society, 13 Depot Square, Lexington, Mass.
Phone: 781-862-1703
Admission: Various, details below.
Please note: registration required
Caring for and maintaining a home poses many challenges—for owners of modernist houses, those
challenges can be even more daunting. Join a panel of experts to look at the practical and aesthetic
considerations of caring for a modern house. Owners of mid-century moderns are invited to bring questions
or concerns about preserving, restoring, updating, and maintaining their homes.
Expert panelists include Brent A. Gabby, P.E., principal at Simpson, Gumpertz and Heger; Katherine
Mierzwa, advisor to the Friends of Modern Architecture; and Sally Zimmerman, preservation specialist
at Historic New England.
Co-sponsored by the Lexington Historical Society and the Friends of Modern Architecture, Lincoln.
$15 Historic Homeowner members, $20 Historic New England members, Lexington Historical Society and Friends of Modern Architecture members, $40 nonmembers.
FEBRUARY:
Salem So Sweet
When: Friday, February 5 - Sunday, February 14
Where: Phillips House, Salem, Mass.
Phone: 978-744-0440
Admission: free to Historic New England members, $5 nonmembers
Please note: Museum is only open for tours Saturday and Sunday in the winter.
During the Salem So Sweet celebration sponsored by Salem Main Streets, you are invited to see an ice statue of Prince, the Phillips family dog, carved by local artist Josh Gerloff in the Phillips House garden.
On February 6 and 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., tours of the house will be offered at the special rate of 2-for-1 admission, and all visitors are welcome to enjoy a cup of cocoa in Stevie’s playroom (donations suggested).
Camellia Blooming Season
When: Monday, February 8 through Sunday, March 7, 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Where: Lyman Estate Greenhouses, Waltham, Mass.
Phone: 781-891-1985
Admission: free
Visit the celebrated collection of camellias in the 1804 camellia house at the Lyman Estate Greenhouses. Many of the trees are over a hundred years old and this is the time of year they put forth a profusion of blossoms in all sizes and shapes. Other plants available during this season include orchids, citrus, and sweet olives. Receive a $5 discount when you purchase a Historic New England Garden and Landscape membership at the greenhouses during the month of February.
The Baker Chocolate Company: A Sweet History
When: Thursday, February 11, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Otis House Museum, Boston, Mass.
Phone: 617-994-5920
Admission: free to Historic New England members, $5 nonmembers
Chocolate! That creamy, rich, delicious confection we adore is something that few can resist, refuse, or deny themselves. Yet this sweet and decadent delicacy is far different than what was enjoyed just a few centuries ago when it was a delicious and flavorful drink referred to as the “Food of the Gods.” Anthony M. Sammarco's new book The Baker Chocolate Company: A Sweet History chronicles the history and development of this venerable and delicious industry.
In his illustrated lecture Sammarco outlines chocolate from its evolution from chocolatle to cocoa.
Chocolate Tasting
When: Thursday, February 11, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Governor John Langdon House, Portsmouth, N.H.
Phone: 603-436-3205
Admission: $20 Historic New England members, $25 nonmembers
Please note: Registration recommended
A February visit to the Langdon House has never tasted so good. Enjoy the many kinds of chocolate and learn about the history and benefits of this sometimes sweet and sometime not treat. An assortment of fine chocolates will be displayed and enjoyed in the reception room of one of Portsmouth’s finest houses. Between tastes, explore the first floor of the museum.
Kids Club
When: Monday, February 15, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Sarah Orne Jewett House, South Berwick, Me.
Phone: 207-384-2454
Admission: $10 Historic New England members, $15 nonmembers
Please note: Registration required
In Sarah Orne Jewett’s children’s book, Betty Leicester, lead character Betty joins a group of Tidewater (South Berwick) friends to form an activities club. In the spirit of Betty’s club, this Kids Club has a set of activities for children ages five to ten, combining history, crafts, and story time at Sarah Orne Jewett’s own home. Children learn about old fashioned toys, make a Victorian paper doll, complete with clothing, and listen to poetry about dolls by Sarah Orne Jewett and enjoy a snack.
The Economical Historic Home: Energy Efficiency Workshop for the Old House Owner
When: Tuesday, February 16, 12:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Buliod-Perry House, 29 Touro Street, Newport, R.I.
Phone: 401-849-7300
Admission: $20 Historic New England members, $25 nonmembers, $10 children
Please note: registration required
How to care for your old house, protect Rhode Island's heritage, and help save the planet! Do you love your historic home but hate the high heating bills and wasted energy? Learn how to make your old home more "green," saving money and energy without losing its historic character. The fully-restored Buliod-Perry House (c. 1750) in the heart of historic Newport is the setting for this workshop. Experts will present information and demonstrations on insulation, weatherizing the building envelope (walls, doors, roof, etc.), wood window repair and restoration, retrofitting for efficient heating systems, and tax credits and funding sources.
Bring the kids too: Historic New England and the Newport Restoration Foundation will be providing fun, hands-on educational activities during the workshop (elsewhere on-site). Suitable for children ages 6 to 12, they will learn about colonial life in Rhode Island. This workshop is a joint program of Historic New England, Newport Restoration Foundation, Preserve Rhode Island, and the Providence Revolving Fund.
RSVP at: www.newportrestoration.org
Wintery Wednesday
When: Wednesday, February 17, 10:30 a.m.
Where: Phillips House, Salem, Mass.
Phone: 978-744-0440
Admission: $5 Historic New England members, $8 nonmembers
Please note: Registration recommended
Follow the Phillips family on a wintry jaunt during school vacation week. Enjoy hot cocoa and cookies and watch film clips of the family engaged in their favorite winter activities around New England. Tour the house and see the Phillipses' sporting equipment as well as items like postcards, photographs, and artwork not usually on display.
Life and Death in the Piscataqua: Recognizing Historic Preservation
When: Saturday, February 20, 10:00 am - 3:00 p.m.
Where: St. John's Lodge, Portsmouth, N.H.
Phone: 603-436-3205
Admission: $10 advance tickets, $15 at the door
Please note: Registration recommended
In 2010, Historic New England celebrates its founding in 1910 by William Sumner Appleton. Portsmouth Historic House Associates surveys the work and influence of historic preservation in the Piscataqua Region. Richard Candee, professor emeritus of Historic Preservation at Boston University, will introduce Appleton and his preservation philosophy through his work preserving the 1664 Jackson House. A panel discussion will explore the work of Appleton and others and discuss current and future preservation projects.
Gadgets and Gizmos
When: Saturday, February 20, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: Phillips House, Salem, Mass.
Phone: 978-744-0440
Admission: $5 Historic New England members, $10 nonmembers
Please note: Registration recommended
What are those odd-looking gadgets in the kitchen? Who made them? How do you use them? Explore the Phillips House kitchen and experiment with the odd looking gadgets and gizmos that made life easier for the domestic staff.
MARCH:
Letters of Loss and Love: Judith Sargent Murray
When: Saturday, March 6, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: Otis House Museum, Boston, Mass.
Phone: 617-994-5920
Admission: free
Few women had a public voice in the days of the early republic or left behind records of their experiences. Judith Sargent Murray did both. Born in Gloucester, Massachusetts, in 1751 and a resident of Boston for almost twenty-five years, this author and champion of female equality, education, economic independence, and political involvement kept books of letters she wrote throughout her remarkable life. Since 2003, Bonnie Hurd Smith has been transcribing, indexing, and publishing Murray's letter books. In her illustrated talk, Hurd Smith discusses the letter books, pairing excerpts with images of Murray's life in Gloucester and Boston, her travels, and her observations on politics. A book signing of Letters of Loss & Love: Judith Sargent Murray Papers, Letter Book 3 follows the presentation.
The Irish Experience at the Phillips House
When: Friday, March 12, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 13, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: Phillips House, Salem, Mass.
Phone: 978-744-0440
Admission: $5 Historic New England members, $10 nonmembers
Please note: Registration recommended
Find out about the daily lives of the Phillips family’s Irish domestic staff, their daily duties, and living conditions. Learn about their interactions with family members and enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at where the “girls” lived in 1919. Space is limited.
Old-Time Ice Skating Party on Boston’s Frog Pond
When: Monday, March 15, 5:30 -7:00 p.m.
Where: Boston Common Frog Pond Skating Rink, Boston, Mass.
Phone: 617-994-5934
Admission: free to Historic New England members
Please note: registration required by March 12
Join other Historic New England members for a fun evening of outdoor skating to music at the Frog Pond in historic Boston Common. We have reserved the entire rink for our members. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Skate rentals are available for $5 for children and $8 for adults. Members of all ages are invited to attend.
Parking for the evening is available at the Boston Common Garage after 4:00 p.m. for $11. The closest MBTA station is Park Street (Red/Green Line).
Ladies of the House
When: Sunday, March 28, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Otis House Museum, Boston, Mass.
Phone: 617-994-5920
Admission: $7 Historic New England members, $13 nonmembers
Please note: Registration required
Tour the Otis House in a program based on the lives of women who lived here during the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Learn about the daily life and social expectations of women in three different eras: Sally Otis, wife of a wealthy congressman in the Federal era; Mrs. Mott, a celebrated ladies' physician who ran a medical practice in the 1830s; and four Civil War-era sisters who operated a boarding house. Light refreshments will be served.
Women of Beacon Hill
When: Wednesday, March 31, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Otis House Museum, Boston, Mass.
Phone: 617-994-5920
Admission: $7 Historic New England members, $15 nonmembers
Please note: registration required
Take a stroll around Beacon Hill and hear the stories of the influential women of the neighborhood. The impact of the women, including entrepreneurs, reformers, artists, and preservationists, was felt locally and nationally. The neighborhood was also home to women with more poignant stories, including the residents of the Home for Aged Colored Women, the immigrants who attended the Vilna Shul, and the nuns of St. Margaret’s Convent. The tour discusses women’s history on Beacon Hill from the 1600s to the present.
APRIL:
Easter Egg Hunt
When: Saturday, April 3, 10:30 a.m.
Where: Casey Farm, Saunderstown, R.I.
Phone: 401-295-1030
Admission: free to Historic New England members, $4 nonmembers
Please note: registration required
Bring the family to an Easter egg hunt using fresh eggs from Casey Farm. Explore the farm, and visit the chickens, chicks, and piglets. Refreshments available. This event is rain or shine.
Spring Orchid Sale
When: Friday, April 9 – Sunday, April 11, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Lyman Estate Greenhouses, Waltham, Mass.
Phone: 781-891-1985
Admission: free
Hundreds of orchid plants are for sale, including many hard-to-find varieties. Among the varieties on display and for sale: cattleyas, laelias, paphiopedilums, and phalaenopsis. Both species and hybrid plants that are budded and blooming are available.
Oceanic Tour of Phillips House and Peabody Essex Museum
When: Saturday, April 10, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Phillips House, Salem, Mass.
Phone: 978-744-0440
Admission: $15 Historic New England members, $20 nonmembers
Please note: registration recommeded
Stephen Henry Phillips and his son had strong ties to Hawaii and an interest in Oceanic cultures. They donated their collection of hundreds of books, pamphlets, and objects to the Peabody Essex Museum, one of the greatest Oceanic and maritime collections in the nation. Tour starts at the Phillips House and includes a special visit to the Peabody Essex Museum.
Morning at the Museum: Gropius House
When: Saturday, April 10, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Where: Gropius House, Lincoln, Mass.
Phone: 781-259-8098
Admission: $20 per person
Please note: registration required
Offered through Lincoln Sudbury Regional High School Adult Education, this class introduces participants to Walter Gropius, founder of the German design school known as the Bauhaus and one of the most influential architects of the twentieth century. Explore the landscape design and the neighborhood, which includes the exteriors of other mid-century modern houses. Tour the Gropius House, discuss Gropius’s architectural principles and design strategies. The house contains a significant collection of Bauhaus furniture designed by Marcel Breuer and produced at the Bauhaus school. With the Gropius possessions still in place, this house museum has the immediacy and intimacy of his family home.
Please visit www.lsrhs.net/community/adulted or call 978-443-9961 for more program information.
Party at the Phillips House
When: Wednesday, April 21, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Phillips House, Salem, Mass.
Phone: 978-744-0440
Admission: $5 Historic New England members, $8 nonmembers
Please note: Registration recommended
Celebrate April vacation week by viewing Phillips-family home movies featuring celebrations and parties, followed by a house tour and family-friendly scavenger hunt where children can earn a special birthday present at the end. Co-sponsored by Salem Parks and Recreation.
Kids Club
When: Wednesday, April 21, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Sarah Orne Jewett House, South Berwick, Me.
Phone: 207-384-2454
Admission: $10 Historic New England members per child, $15 nonmembers. Adults free.
Please note: registration required
In Sarah Orne Jewett’s children’s book, Betty Leicester, lead character Betty joins with a group of Tidewater (South Berwick) friends to form an activities club. In the spirit of Betty’s club, this program involves a set of activities for children ages five to ten, combining history, crafts, and storytime at Jewett’s own home. Children learn about the challenges and technologies of cooking in the past, make herb butters, listen to a story, and enjoy a snack.
The House of Mirth and the House of Codman
When: Sunday, April 25, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Where: Codman Estate, Lincoln, Mass.
Phone: 781-259-8098
Admission: $20 Historic New England members, $30 nonmembers
Please note: registration required
Edith Wharton and Ogden Codman Jr. were friends and colleagues and co-authored The Decoration of Houses. Wharton was well acquainted with the social and aesthetic values of the Codman family. The standards of aesthetic beauty, importance of home and family as portrayed by Wharton in The House of Mirth were embodied by the Codman family in actual life at the turn of the twentieth century. These connections − literary, decorative, and otherwise − are the bases for the talk, tour of the Codman House, and discussion. Light refreshments are served.
Spring Herb Sale
When: Thursday, April 29 – Sunday, May 2; Saturday, May 8; and Sunday, May 9, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Lyman Estate Greenhouses, Waltham, Mass.
Phone: 781-891-1985
Admission: free
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a visit to the annual herb sale at the Lyman Estate Greenhouses, which features thousands of naturally grown culinary, medicinal, and ornamental herbs. Scented geraniums, herbal topiaries, pottery, and garden gifts are also available, and the horticultural staff is on hand to offer expert advice.
MAY:
Beacon Hill Walking Tour
When: Saturday, May 1, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Otis House Museum, Boston, Mass.
Phone: 617-994-5920
Admission: $6 Historic New England members, $12 nonmembers
Please note: Registration recommended. Register online until 4:00 p.m. on the Friday before the tour.
Registration recommended. Register online until 4:00 p.m. on the Friday before the tour.
Go beyond the brick sidewalks and charming gardens and learn about Beacon Hill’s development in the Federal Era. The fortunes, ambitions, and struggles of Beacon Hill’s early residents, both wealthy and working class, shaped the streets, architecture, and character of the hill. The program starts with a tour of the Otis House Museum, the earliest intact mansion in the neighborhood, and continues on Beacon Hill’s historic streets. Private group tours available by appointment.
Chestnut Street Celebrations
When: Sunday, May 2, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Where: Phillips House, Salem, Mass.
Phone: 978-744-0440
Admission: $10 Historic New England members, $15 nonmembers
Please note: registration recommended
Admission: $10 Historic New England members, $15 nonmembers
Celebrate Historic New England’s Centennial with a special walking tour, led by Jim McAllister of Derby Square Tours, focusing on Chestnut Street’s celebrations throughout the years.
Draft Horse Plow Day
When: Saturday, May 8, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, Newbury, Mass.
Phone: 978-462-2634
Admission: free to Historic New England members, $6 nonmember adults, $4 children
Teams of draft horses and mules from throughout New England participate in plowing demonstrations as part of this annual event. Learn how horses are harnessed, hitched, and cared for. Watch the sheep shearing and see how the wool is washed, carded, and spun into yarn. Enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides, farm animals, blacksmithing demonstrations, children’s crafts and games. Listen to fiddle music from E. J. Ouelette and watch a puppet show by Martha Dana.
Plant Sale and Open House
When: Saturday, May 8, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and Sunday, May 9, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Casey Farm, Saunderstown, R.I.
Phone: 401-295-1030
Admission: free
Join us at Casey Farm's kick-off event. A variety of organic plants is available for sale, including unusual and old-fashioned varieties of annual and perennial flowers, heirloom vegetables, and culinary herbs. Free tours of the site and many family activities.
Sheep Shearing Day
When: Saturday, May 8, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Watson Farm, Jamestown, R.I.
Phone: 401-423-0005
Admission: free to Historic New England members, $10 per car for nonmembers
Celebrate spring at this annual program. Watch the farm flock be shorn by local shearers and visit with the baby lambs. View the farm's herd of Heritage Red Devon Cattle and enjoy a scenic hike around the farm located on Narragansett Bay.
Beacon Hill Walking Tour
When: Saturday, May 8, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Otis House Museum, Boston, Mass.
Phone: 617-994-5920
Admission: $6 Historic New England members, $12 nonmembers
Please note: Registration recommended. Register online until 4:00 p.m. on the Friday before the tour.
Registration recommended. Register online until 4:00 p.m. on the Friday before the tour.
Go beyond the brick sidewalks and charming gardens and learn about Beacon Hill’s development in the Federal Era. The fortunes, ambitions, and struggles of Beacon Hill’s early residents, both wealthy and working class, shaped the streets, architecture, and character of the hill. The program starts with a tour of the Otis House Museum, the earliest intact mansion in the neighborhood, and continues on Beacon Hill’s historic streets. Private group tours available by appointment.
Modern Architecture Walking Tour
When: Saturday, May 15, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Rain date: Saturday May 22.
Where: Gund Hall, Harvard Graduate School of Design, Cambridge, Mass.
Phone: 781-259-8098
Admission: $45 Historic New England and Cambridge Historical Society members, $55 nonmembers
Please note: registration required
This tour includes twenty distinctive modern structures on the Harvard and MIT main campuses as well as “Architects Corner” on Brattle Street. Led by Gropius House guide and lecturer, Ziad Qureshi, the tour explores mid-century modernism from 1947 to 1976 in the work of Walter Gropius, Eero Saarinen, Alvar Aalto, I.M. Pei, Josep Lluís Sert, and others. Tour includes interior access to select structures and a one-hour break for lunch. Group size is limited.
Beacon Hill Walking Tour
When: Saturday, May 8, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Otis House Museum, Boston, Mass.
Phone: 617-994-5920
Admission: 6 Historic New England members, $12 nonmembers
Please note: Registration recommended. Register online until 4:00 p.m. on the Friday before the tour.
Registration recommended. Register online until 4:00 p.m. on the Friday before the tour. Go beyond the brick sidewalks and charming gardens and learn about Beacon Hill’s development in the Federal Era. The fortunes, ambitions, and struggles of Beacon Hill’s early residents, both wealthy and working class, shaped the streets, architecture, and character of the hill. The program starts with a tour of the Otis House Museum, the earliest intact mansion in the neighborhood, and continues on Beacon Hill’s historic streets. Private group tours available by appointment.
Beacon Hill Walking Tour
When: Saturday, May 22, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Otis House Museum, Boston, Mass.
Phone: 617-994-5920
Admission: $6 Historic New England members, $12 nonmembers
Please note: Registration recommended. Register online until 4:00 p.m. on the Friday before the tour.
Registration recommended. Register online until 4:00 p.m. on the Friday before the tour. Go beyond the brick sidewalks and charming gardens and learn about Beacon Hill’s development in the Federal Era. The fortunes, ambitions, and struggles of Beacon Hill’s early residents, both wealthy and working class, shaped the streets, architecture, and character of the hill. The program starts with a tour of the Otis House Museum, the earliest intact mansion in the neighborhood, and continues on Beacon Hill’s historic streets. Private group tours available by appointment.
Anatomy of a Fireplace Historic Homeowner Members Register Early!
When: Saturday, May 22, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Swett-Ilsley House, Coffin House, Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, Newbury, Mass.
Phone: 978-462-2634
Admission: $25 Historic Homeowner members
Please note: Registration required. Historic Homeowners pre-register now. Open registration begins May 1.
Join masonry expert Richard Irons in a special behind-the-scenes exploration of the heart of the seventeenth-century house – the chimney. Irons identifies original material, discusses the evolution of chimney technology, and explores how changing foodways and cooking methods influenced hearth configuration. Bring pictures of your chimney mysteries for his review. Session includes morning refreshments; a boxed lunch may be ordered for $10.
Vintage Base Ball Double Header
When: Sunday, May 23, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Where: Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, Newbury, Mass.
Phone: 978-462-2634
Admission: free Historic New England members, $3 nonmembers
Watch the Essex Base Ball Club play against other regional clubs, using 1861 rules. These fun, historically accurate games feature underhand pitching. A ball bounced once and caught is an out and no gloves are allowed. The 1886 rules are similar but allow for overhand pitching. Beer samples provided by Ipswich Ale. Snacks, baseballs, and cards are available for purchase. Grass field seating: bring blankets and lawn chairs, no reserved seating. Weather permitting, please call.
Additional games Sundays June 20, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. and July 11, September 26, and October 3, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
A Sailor’s Life for Me Family Festival
When: Sunday, May 23, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Where: Hamilton House, South Berwick, Me.
Phone: 207-384-2454
Admission: $4 Historic New England members (accompanying children free), $6 nonmembers, $4 children
Explore the early maritime history of South Berwick. Did you know the house was once the site of the town landing or that great sailing ships were built on the shores of the Salmon Falls River? Join us for a fun family day filled with activities that explore local maritime heritage. Step aboard a real gundalow and learn firsthand about the life of a sailor. Visit a maritime mansion, make a sailor’s valentine, or try your hand at scrimshaw or knot tying. Explore the grounds on a walking tour to discover where ships were built and launched into the river and where the remains of old wharves can still be seen.
Favorite Things and Hidden Treasures
When: Saturday, May 29, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., and Wednesday, September 1, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Cogswell's Grant, Essex, Mass.
Phone: 978-768-3632
Admission: $10 Historic New England members, $18 nonmember
Please note: registration required
This tour highlights the favorite objects of renowned American folk art collectors Bertram K. and Nina Fletcher Little. We reveal objects hidden in cupboards, cabinets, and drawers, and offer visitors extra time to linger over the wealth of objects on view in the house, plus a rare opportunity to see treasures stored in the attic, which is not usually open to the public.
Beacon Hill Walking Tour
When: Saturday, May 29, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Otis House Museum, Boston, Mass.
Phone: 617-994-5920
Admission: $6 Historic New England members, $12 nonmembers
Please note: Registration recommended. Register online until 4:00 p.m. on the Friday before the tour.
Registration recommended. Register online until 4:00 p.m. on the Friday before the tour. Go beyond the brick sidewalks and charming gardens and learn about Beacon Hill’s development in the Federal Era. The fortunes, ambitions, and struggles of Beacon Hill’s early residents, both wealthy and working class, shaped the streets, architecture, and character of the hill. The program starts with a tour of the Otis House Museum, the earliest intact mansion in the neighborhood, and continues on Beacon Hill’s historic streets. Private group tours available by appointment.
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