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Historic New England recognizes that climate action intersects with other pressing issues facing our communities today—including the need for open, accessible green space. Read on to learn how we are ensuring everyone is able to enjoy our historic landscapes. At Historic New England, accessibility is crucial to our mission...
For the past two school years, students from the River Valley Charter School in Newburyport, Mass., have spent many of their days not in a classroom, but at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm. The arrangement started as both a pandemic-era mitigation strategy and a commitment to the ideals of the school, whose...
Following a rigorous review process, Historic New England selected award-winning NADAAA to explore options for the next chapter in the history of the Otis House. Historic New England is launching a comprehensive exploration of this Charles Bulfinch-designed National Historic Landmark with the goal of reimagining the site for enhanced...
Ben Haavik, Historic New England’s team leader for property care, was approved for a peer-reviewed Professional Associate membership by the American Institute for Conservation (AIC). The AIC Membership Committee felt that Ben’s professional experience showed “a commitment to furthering the work of conservation in accordance with AIC’s mission.” Sharing...
Each year, the Herbert and Louise Whitney Fund Community Preservation Grant Program awards $1,000 grants in each of the six New England states. The grants support projects by small to mid-sized organizations that align with Historic New England’s mission of saving and sharing New England heritage. Recipients of the...
Historic New England is proud to present Fancy Footwork, an installation of American women’s footwear from the eighteenth to twentieth century from our collections. Starting today see how women’s shoe wear evolved from the pre-Revolutionary times, to Paris-crafted slippers at the turn of the nineteenth century, to footwear inspired...
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This Saturday, June 1, all thirty-eight Historic New England sites open their doors to the public for free. But before we jump into another thrilling season packed with tours, programs, events, and community gatherings, let’s take a moment to reflect on how we can keep the spirit of Preservation...
As Women’s History Month shines its light, we’re proud to celebrate the incredible women on our team at Historic New England. Their leadership in preservation, conservation, education, and research is a constant source of inspiration for us all. Let’s meet some the women who make Historic New England amazing!...