We love New England, and we know you do too! Incredible history, beautiful architecture, stunning landscapes, and authentic experiences all make our region the special place that we know and call home. This is an especially exciting time at Historic New England, and we are thrilled to have supporters like you who value our work […]

Each year, Historic New England awards one Herbert and Louise Whitney Fund Community Preservation Grant to a small to medium-size heritage preservation organization in each New England state. Historic New England is committed to telling the whole story of the region’s history. These grants support projects that save and expand the stories shared in our […]

Honoring a collector who shares New England heritage Darlene Lacey is recognized for her work in preserving and sharing a significant collection. Video – Watch Darlene’s acceptance speech The Candy Wrapper Museum Lacey is the curator of the Candy Wrapper Museum. She has collected candy ephemera since she was a child and now has more […]

Back in August Historic New England announced that the 2023 Edward F. Gerber Urban Preservation Grant was awarded to Dana Geter of Hartford, Connecticut. The Project The grant supported a much-needed roof replacement on Geter’s historic home in the Asylum Hill neighborhood. Geter noted, “As a lifelong resident of Hartford, I have been very gratified […]

While we are currently enjoying bright days and colorful foliage, the shorter days and crisp air are reminders that winter is approaching. Like all homeowners in New England, there are seasonal tasks to prepare for the upcoming colder weather. With 167 buildings, more than 200,000 square feet of roofs, 70+ heating systems, and miles and […]

Climate planning has become an essential part of preservation work at Historic New England, not only to protect the historic sites we care for, but to do our part to support resiliency in the communities we are a part of, and aid the greater movement towards a more sustainable world. Two important climate action planning […]

This month Logan Airport celebrates its 100th birthday. Of course, when it opened on September 8, 1923, it was much different than the bustling enterprise we know today. There were fewer terminals, no Uber or Lyft drop offs, and no food court or gift shops. Among the many items in Historic New England’s vast archival […]

Historic New England adds the Lucas-Johnston-Hurley-Scheetz House to its Preservation Easement Program. Thanks to the donation of the easement, the rich legacy of this 300-year-old home in Newport’s Historic Hill neighborhood will be safeguarded. The owner Diana Pearson secured the permanent protection of the historic home to preserve its diverse history and the important restoration […]

Historic New England received a American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) Award of Excellence for More than a Market: Food, Community, and Family in the Markets of Burlington and Winooski, Vermont. About More Than a Market More than a Market was a multi-year project that shared immigrant experiences through the lens of past […]

Historic New England announces the opening of a new exhibition at the Eustis Estate in Milton, Mass. When the Eustis Estate was completed in 1878, the family hired men and women from around the world to manage the household and landscape. The staff were largely able to manage their own lives, making choices that defined […]

Historic New England announces the 2023 Edward F. Gerber Urban Preservation Grant is awarded to Dana Geter of Hartford, Connecticut. The Edward F. Gerber Urban Preservation Fund, dedicated to upholding the rich heritage of Connecticut’s urban areas, actively supports the crucial work of preserving private historic homes, benefitting homeowners and their communities alike. As part […]