Thank you for an incredible Day One of the Historic New England Summit! 
Your energy made today unforgettable. We’ll see you back here tomorrow for Day Two at the Shubert Theatre in New Haven or online. #HistoricNewEngland #HNE #HNESummit

For years, visitors to the Gropius House had to contend with an outdoor porta loo. A new architecture competition is betting the design community is flush with solutions https://www.wallpaper.com/architecture/walter-gropius-house-toilet-competition

Today at the Historic New England Summit, we announced a design competition for a new public restroom at Gropius House in Lincoln, MA. In recognition of the Bauhaus centennial, we’re seeking site-sensitive proposals. Submissions due Feb. 6, 2026. Learn more → gropiuscompetition.info

In the early nineteenth century, the Barrett family filled their New Hampshire home with music and dancing. Today, Barrett House and its grand ballroom are a window on the social and cultural life of New Ipswich’s elite. Party on → www.historicnewengland.org/entertaining... #BarrettHouse

𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙩 𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨! We’re grateful to our partners whose collaboration made this gathering possible. There is still time to register → summit.historicnewengland.org

𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚'𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚! 𝙅𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙪𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙃𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠. It’s almost here! This week, the Historic New England Summit convenes changemakers and innovators for two days of inspiring talks and lively discussions about the future of preservation, design, and community → summit.historicnewengland.org

This year’s Historic New England fellows are uncovering hidden histories, preserving remarkable collections, and expanding how we understand the region’s past. Meet the 2025-26 cohort. → www.historicnewengland.org/meet-the-fel...

As Massachusetts’s shoe industry boomed, workers demanded better treatment from their employers. In 1913, Julia Lyons helped lead Haverhill’s labor movement and became one of the first women in the country to serve as a union agent, fighting for fair wages and dignity on the factory floor. Read on:

In our latest blog post, Shanna Sartori explores how everyday items—hats, dresses, mirrors, and glassware—were once made with materials we now know to be poisonous. Proceed with caution → www.historicnewengland.org/toxic-treasu... #HistoricNewEngland #collections #preservation #CuriousObjects

Mellon Conservation fellow Lydia Wood's treatment of our recently-acquired eighteenth-century looking glass revealed an unexpected possible provenance. Read more in part 2 of Through the Looking Glass. Through the looking glass (Part 2) → www.historicnewengland.org/behind-the-e...

An elegant eighteenth-century mirror sparks a curator’s quest for answers about its origins and journey to New England. Read Part 1 by Erica Lome, Curator of Collections, on the blog now. Through the looking glass → www.historicnewengland.org/behind-the-e...

At Sayward-Wheeler House in York, ME, flood lines marked in colored flags sparked conversations about storms, sea level rise, and resilience. HNE's Director of Sustainability @joiegrandbois.bsky.social shares how preservation and sustainability come together in a changing climate.

A fragment of the 'Devils Paper' (1820-1840) influenced by French printmaker Jacques Callot from the @historicnewengland.bsky.social wallpaper collection. #halloween #devil #pattern #silhouette #grotesque

What do Casey Farm, the Codman Estate, the Eustis Estate, Gedney House, Gropius House, Merwin House, Otis House, Phillips House, Quincy House, and Roseland Cottage have in common?

Celebrate the stories that shaped Rhode Island. 𝘚𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘴 𝘙𝘩𝘰𝘥𝘦 𝘐𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥, a traveling portrait and oral history exhibition by Rhode Island Latino Arts, highlights the lives and contributions of Latino pioneers across the state. Learn more → rilatinoarts.org/SomosRhodeIsland.html

In 1872, Mary Todd Lincoln posed for a spirit photograph that seems to show her late husband by her side. For many in the nineteenth century, including some associated with homes we now preserve, Spiritualism offered solace. On the blog today, a haunting story to get you in the spirit of the season.

The American Revolution was fought with ideas as much as with arms. Rebecca Bertrand explores how the Franklin Press shaped public opinion in 1770s Newport. Extra! Extra! Read all about it! → www.historicnewengland.org/power-of-the...

Stories + spirits come alive this week at HNE! From cemetery tours and chilling tales to harvest markets and hayrides, we have something for everyone this season. Uncover what stirs in the past → https://www.historicnewengland.org/visit/events/?start_date=2025-10-20 • #HistoricNewEngland #October

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

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 • #HistoricNewEngland #HNE #NewEngland #ArtsAndCrafts

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-...

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 #HistoricNewEngland

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

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 • #HistoricNewEngland #Bauhaus #Gropius

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-...

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...

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... #NewEngland #CoffinHouse

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... • #HistoricNewEngland #HNE #NewEngland #NE250 #AmericanRevolution #QuincyHouse #HistoricSites #ExploreHistory

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-...

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

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...

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...

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 • #HistoricNewEngland #AutumnInNewEngland

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

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...

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 • #HistoricNewEngland

In early 20th-century Haverhill, workers grabbed quick, affordable meals at George White’s lunch wagon—located right across the street from where Historic New England’s Center for Preservation and Collections is today. Hungry for history? → www.historicnewengland.org/george-washi...

October is almost here! A time for autumnal art-making, attic stories, and candlelight tours. Step into autumn → https://loom.ly/rAdD6aI • #HistoricNewEngland #HNE # NewEngland #AutumnInNewEngland #fall

T O M O R R O W Sunday, 9/28 @ the Eustis Estate Milton, MA

Two more sleeps till the 6th Annual Eustis Estate Arts & Crafts Market! Let's get crafty! 🍁 https://loom.ly/uOcpQWQ • #HistoricNewEngland #HNE #NewEngland #ArtsAndCrafts #ShopLocal

In this month's installment of Behind the Exhibition, learn more about the complex family dynamics that shaped the revolutionary experience. Go behind the scenes for more → www.historicnewengland.org/a-house-divi...

Calling all writers and literary lovers! Join historical novelist Jodi Daynard for a one-day writing retreat at the 1878 Eustis Estate on Monday, October 13. Escape into writing 📚https://loom.ly/ZTpPZqw • #HistoricNewEngland #HNE #NewEngland #EustisEstate

Peek into the nooks and crannies of Castle Tucker on this special Behind Closed Doors Tour. Unlock the hidden corners 🗝️ https://loom.ly/1jAhvqA • #HistoricNewEngland #HNE #NewEngland #CastleTucker #NooksAndCrannies

Spend your Sunday shopping the wares of local artisans with the 6th Annual Eustis Estate Arts & Crafts Market! From jewelry to painting to woodwork, stroll through the open-air market while soaking in the beauty of the season. 🍁 See you at the Market! 🍁 https://loom.ly/uOcpQWQ

𝘈 𝘚𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘰𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘎𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘯 brings contemporary artists into conversation with the landscapes that inspired Sarah Orne Jewett and Elise Tyson Vaughan more than a century ago. → www.historicnewengland.org/a-seacoast-g... #HistoricNewEngland #NewEngland #SouthBerwick #ME

Enjoy a little night music on Saturday, September 27, when history and opera come together. Historic New England welcomes North Shore Voices with a concert highlighting music from Anna Phillips’ personal collection. Get swept away with song 🎶 https://loom.ly/0FsMJ_E

Step into 1722-can you escape Arnold Tavern before the storm destroys your path? You have 60 minutes to uncover the hidden facts about the Arnold family and this historic site before time runs out… Can you escape? 🔎 https://loom.ly/8H6NIn4

Wander into whimsy this weekend, 9/20 + 9/21, with Portsmouth Fairy House Tours at Langdon House! A magical experience awaits! 🧚🏼‍♀️ https://loom.ly/Fat7pyo • #HistoricNewEngland #HNE #NewEngland #FairyHouseTour

Historic New England is hiring—and we want YOU on our team! We thrive on diversity, fresh ideas, and bold innovation, and we’re looking for passionate people to help us shape the future. Be part of something historic! Current job openings → historicnewengland.bamboohr.com/careers

The 2025 Historic New England Summit is almost here— tomorrow is the 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐀𝐘 to grab your discounted student registration. Two days. Countless ideas. Connections that can shape your career. 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭—𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟗 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. Register TODAY: donate2.app/hne/summit-r...