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Enjoy Mother’s Day with Historic New England

by Historic New England | Apr 27, 2021 | The Kiosk, Uncategorized

Make Mother’s Day special with one of our gift ideas – perfect for early spring Take a tour Historic New England’s Eustis Estate (1878) in Milton, Mass., and Gropius House (1938) in Lincoln, Mass., are open for tours on Mother’s Day. One...

Exactly what was Charles Ponzi selling in Vermont?

by Historic New England | Apr 22, 2021 | The Kiosk, Uncategorized

Another tale from More than a Market research Synonymous with Bernard Madoff’s name is “Ponzi schemer.” With Madoff’s recent death in prison, where he had served eleven of a 150-year sentence for fraud, it’s interesting to note a connection between Vermont and Charles...

Community Preservation Act supports exterior work at Otis House

by Historic New England | Apr 20, 2021 | The Kiosk, Uncategorized

Thanks to a grant from the City of Boston Community Preservation Act Fund, Historic New England is restoring the exterior of Otis House (1796) in Boston. This project is one component of a larger plan to protect the entire historic building complex from water...

Inside the Conservation Lab: Dyeing silk for reproduction lampshades

by Historic New England | Apr 15, 2021 | The Kiosk, Uncategorized

When a historic object is beyond repair, a museum may make a reproduction to take its place on display. To recreate a pair of deteriorated silk lampshades from the Chapel Chamber at Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House, in Gloucester, Massachusetts, Historic New England...

Video: Historic New England presents “Make History”

by Historic New England | Apr 7, 2021 | The Kiosk, Uncategorized

A Celebration of New England Historic New England presents Make History, celebrating the region’s stories and rich cultural heritage. “New England is a region full of stories of history, people, and beauty,” said Historic New England President and CEO Vin Cipolla. “I...

Make History with Historic New England

by Historic New England | Apr 2, 2021 | The Kiosk, Uncategorized

A celebration of New England stories On April 6 at 6:00 p.m., Historic New England premieres Make History, a special streaming event celebrating our region’s stories and rich cultural heritage. “New England is a region full of stories of history, people, and...
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