by Historic New England | Jun 16, 2021 | The Kiosk
Do you know someone who’s assembled a unique collection of photographs, prints, postcards, menus, scrapbooks, advertisements, or other works on paper? They could be this year’s Historic New England prizewinner for Collecting Works on Paper. The Prize for...
by Historic New England | May 30, 2021 | The Kiosk, Uncategorized
May 30, 2021by Leigh Schoberth, senior preservation services manager Look up and you’ll notice many outdoor porch ceilings are painted a shade of light blue. Although today’s widespread use of the color may be thanks to its pleasant, sky-like aesthetic, the practice...
by Historic New England | May 26, 2021 | The Kiosk, Uncategorized
Pride Month is celebrated every June as a tribute to those involved in the 1969 Stonewall Uprising. While many parades and festivals are postponed, Historic New England offers special programs to participate in the celebration. Pride Tour at Beauport, the...
by Historic New England | May 25, 2021 | The Kiosk, Uncategorized
Overlooking the Kennebec River, Bowman House (1762) in Dresden, Maine, is a rare survivor of domestic eighteenth-century elegance in a rural forty-four acre setting. In the beginning Jonathan Bowman built the stylish house and furnished it with exquisite furniture,...
by Historic New England | May 21, 2021 | The Kiosk, Uncategorized
What is open now Three Historic New England sites in Massachusetts are open to the public year round. The Eustis Estate in Milton and Gropius House in Lincoln have been offering tours to groups of four to six with advanced registration, and the Lyman Estate...