Art and artifacts that tell the stories of New England
At Historic New England Museums and Online
Discover the stories that shaped New England—past, present, and future. Historic New England’s 2026 exhibitions draw from the nation’s most extensive collection of New England art, objects, and archival materials to explore how history is made, remembered, and reimagined.
Find your story in exhibitions on view across Historic New England sites in 2026. More information to come.
Myth and Memory: Stories of the American Revolution examines the Revolution through the lived experiences of everyday people, revealing the myths, memories, and personal choices that shaped a new nation.
Eustis Estate, Milton, MA
May 15 through November 15, 2026
Shoe Stories: Past, Present, Future traces the powerful legacy of shoemaking and design in New England—from early craftsmanship to contemporary innovation—highlighting makers, designers, and stories that continue to shape the industry today.
The Historic New England Center, Haverhill, MA
Opening June 27, 2026
Play Days: Contemporary Illustrations of Timeless Children’s Stories, opening at the Sarah Orne Jewett House, features contemporary illustrations by University of New Hampshire students, inspired by these tales. On view in the Eastman Gallery, the exhibition pairs student work with reproductions from Historic New England’s collection.
Sarah Orne Jewett House, South Berwick, ME
June 4 through October 11, 2026
Many of Historic New England’s online exhibitions were created as part of our Everyone’s History series, which preserves and shares stories of life in New England from the twentieth century and beyond.
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