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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 12h

From local historic districts to preservation easements, there are many ways to protect the places that define your community’s character. Learn how these tools work—and how you can use them to safeguard the buildings and landscapes that matter most.

Ease into it → bit.ly/46Wydt2

Understanding Preservation Tools for Your Community | Historic New England

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 1d

Get your craft on! The 43rd Annual Roseland Cottage Fine Arts & Crafts Festival returns this weekend.

Fall into creativity! → https://www.historicnewengland.org/visit/events/?keyword=festival
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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 1d

Now, as most of our sites settle into winter hibernation, Bill has achieved an important milestone: He's been to all 39 Historic New England sites! In his latest essay, he shares his top six reasons to visit and reveals which museum was his 39th stop——bringing his year of visits full circle!

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 1d

Just before our 2025 open season kicked off in June, longtime HNE member William F. Schulz shared his reflections on how visiting historic house museums can foster empathy and understanding.

Membership has its privileges! → www.historicnewengland.org/on-reaching-...

On Reaching #39 | Historic New England

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 2d

Let's get wicked at Phillips House 🎃
Escape Salem’s October crowds and enjoy a relaxed family afternoon—fall crafts, house tours, and activities for all ages: 10/15, 10/22, and 10/29

Wicked Wednesdays ➡️ https://www.historicnewengland.org/visit/events/?keyword=wicked+wednesday

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 2d

From stonemasons to bakers, Italian immigrants shaped Haverhill’s skyline and sense of community—including two Historic New England buildings.

Connect to history → www.historicnewengland.org/italians-and...

#HNE #NewEngland #HaverhillCenter #Haverhill #MA #LaborHistory

Italians and the Making of Modern Haverhill | Historic New England

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 3d

Take a virtual step inside Gropius House this Tuesday! Our Art and Design Tour showcases the largest Bauhaus collection outside Germany—made for modern art + design lovers.

Join from home ➡️ https://loom.ly/mmrPwkE
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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 6d

All good things must come to an end—including our 2025 season. Join Historic New England this weekend for tours of our beloved sites before many (but not all!) close for the winter.

Step inside for one final adventure of the season! → www.historicnewengland.org/visit/homes-...

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 6d

Music meets history at the Eustis Estate for a series of intimate Sunday afternoon concerts in the mansion. Sunday, we welcome guitarist Andrew Stern and bassist John Lockwood.

Ticket includes admission and light refreshments.

Sounds of the season → my.historicnewengland.org/23850/eus-co...

Autumn Concert: Andrew Stern and John Lockwood | Historic New England

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 7d

Explore Coffin House history on a lamplight tour on October 24 or 25 → www.historicnewengland.org/visit/events...

Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 7d

At Coffin House in Newbury, MA, the story of one family unfolded across three centuries, leaving behind a record of how early New Englanders marked the passages of life and death within the walls of their home.

Uncover more → www.historicnewengland.org/cradles-coff...

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Cradles, Coffins, and Colonial Life | Historic New England

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 8d

In 1775, Colonel Josiah Quincy watched history unfold from his window.

Join us Friday, 101/10 to relive the moment at Quincy House ➡️ my.historicnewengland.org/23865/col-qu...
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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 9d

Climb the stairs to the Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm attic and discover what tales await!
Explore the graffiti that adorns the attic walls and uncover the stories hidden within.

October 10 + 17
See you in the attic →
my.historicnewengland.org/23870/tales-...

Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 9d

As we look ahead to next month’s Historic New England Summit in New Haven, it’s a reminder of how art and place continue to shape the region’s story.

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 9d

This glimpse of a working-class New Haven neighborhood captures the rhythms of work and everyday life.

Collections Stories → www.historicnewengland.org/collection-s...

#HistoricNewEngland #HNE #NewEngland #NewHaven #CT #HNESummit

Collection Stories: A New Haven Back Yard | Historic New England

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 10d

From their early days as Boston merchants to their deep ties with mill towns like Waltham, Holyoke, and Lowell, this talk traces their shift alongside the region’s transformation.

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 10d

As the days are getting shorter and the nights a little longer, HNE is gearing up for our virtual program season.

This Thursday, 10/9, join us as we examine the impact of the Lyman family on New England’s industrial story.

Connect virtually ➡️ my.historicnewengland.org/23826/thread...

Virtual Program - Threads of Industry: The Lyman Family and the Rise of New England Mills | Historic New England

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 10d

Enjoy two days of inspiration, ideas, solutions, and connections—𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 $𝟓𝟎. Breakfast and lunch are included.

Student Discount Available: October 6 - 10, 2025

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 10d

𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙗𝙮 𝙥𝙤𝙥𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧 𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙙!
Historic New England is pleased to offer students a special discount to attend the Historic New England Summit, November 13 & 14, 2025, in New Haven, Connecticut.

Register today and take the next step in your career journey! → donate2.app/hne/summit-r...

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 13d

Step back in time! Explore the Federal-era life of the Otis family with FREE tours this Saturday at Otis House.
Tours every 30 minutes—don’t miss it! ➡️ https://loom.ly/BfZr1YM
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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 14d

You find yourself in 1920s Rhode Island. It is the middle of Prohibition, and a mystery has fallen upon Casey Farm. Can you and your friends solve the puzzles throughout the four barn and farmhouse locations before time runs out?

Escape Casey Farm! 🔎 https://loom.ly/pqYjLhE

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 14d

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 14d

An attic, a spyglass, and a view of Boston Harbor—Colonel Josiah Quincy kept watch and relayed what he saw to America’s revolutionaries. In today’s blog post, we explore this unique vantage point and invites you to a special tour of #QuincyHouse.

I spy → www.historicnewengland.org/colonel-quin...

Colonel Quincy’s Spyglass | Historic New England

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 15d

Draw & Paint Historic New England returns with a fall day of creativity at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm! 🎨🍂 Enjoy guided art-making surrounded by history and autumn colors. No prior experience is required, and all necessary materials are provided. → https://loom.ly/KMWGuk4
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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 16d

HNE Study Center Fellow, Eleanor Martinez-Proctor, explores White, his wagon, and Haverhill's industrial past in today's blog post.

#HistoricNewEngland #HNE #NewEngland #HaverhillCenter #Haverhill #MA #LaborHistory #GatewayCity #SlipperCity #shoes #industry #GeorgeWhite