Women’s Work: The International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union

by Historic New England | Mar 16, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, Blogs, The Kiosk

Mar 16, 2022Sharing updates and discoveries.  March is Women’s History Month. While I think that every month is an ideal time to research, talk about, and value women in every facet of our history, I will always embrace the opportunity to join a broader...

As language evolves, so do labels

by Historic New England | Mar 8, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, Blogs, The Kiosk, Uncategorized

As language evolves, so do labels | Historic New England Mar 8, 2022Historic New England strives to be inclusive and welcoming in all that we do – from our broad institutional initiatives to membership categories. There are many different family structures, all of...

Honoring women

by Historic New England | Mar 1, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, Blogs, The Kiosk, Uncategorized

Mar 1, 2022 Honor the role of women in New England history with these special programs during Women’s History Month On March 16, Dr. Susan J. Montgomery presents Let Our Ancestors Rest in Peace: The Field-Hodges House and the Legacy of Sarah Moore Field, a virtual...

Fellow Mariah Gruner shares her experience with the collection

by Historic New England | Feb 23, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, Blogs, The Kiosk

Feb 23, 2022Over the course of her IMLS grant-funded fellowship, Recentering Collections Curatorial Fellow Mariah Gruner will share updates and discoveries.  Exploring collections Moving through the stacks and shelves of objects in Historic New England’s...

Adventures in Woodworking Part 3: Lathe Turning and Scratch Stock

by Historic New England | Feb 14, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, Blogs, The Kiosk, Uncategorized

Feb 14, 2022Mellon Conservation Fellow Karen Bishop shares her process for creating a replica of a seventeenth-century carved drawer and box. In the final part of this series, Karen creates the feet and trim. Lathe Turning After building the case and drawer, Karen...

Generous gift supports expanded preservation efforts in Connecticut

by Historic New England | Feb 7, 2022 | Beyond the Commonwealth, Blogs, The Kiosk, Uncategorized

Feb 7, 2022Thanks to a gift establishing the Edward F. Gerber Urban Preservation Fund, Historic New England is able to support preservation of historic, private, owner-occupied properties in key urban areas of Connecticut. The Edward F. Gerber Urban Preservation Fund...