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Historic New England gives thanks
Throughout its hundred-year existence, Historic New England has developed remarkable relationships with our dedicated members, sharing knowledge, experiences, and efforts to spread the word that history is important.
This month, we are especially indebted to the late Barbara Morss Marshall, who passed away last December, leaving Historic New England a bequest to create a principal-restricted endowment fund in her name with the income to be used for general operating expenses. A resident of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, Ms. Marshall was an Appleton Circle member and long-time friend to Historic New England. An avid traveler and accomplished photographer, she participated on a number of Appleton Circle trips and was always happy to share her knowledge with fellow travelers. Ms. Marshall was a wonderful storyteller who delighted in learning, with a scope of interests ranging from early silver to the finest details in a landscape. The value of her bequest will exceed one million dollars. It is with deep gratitude that we accept this remarkable gift from an exceptional friend of Historic New England. |
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Drawing Toward Home opens at BU
Be sure to visit the Boston University Art Gallery to see Historic New England's latest exhibition, Drawing Toward Home: Designs for Domestic Architecture from Historic New England.  The exhibition features one hundred drawings selected from the rich holdings in Historic New England's Library and Archives. The drawings range in date from the late eighteenth through the twentieth century and depict an array of building types - estates, single-family houses, summer cottages, a typical Boston multi-family dwelling known as a three-decker, and a design for an elaborate birdhouse. Two gallery talks are scheduled in conjunction with the exhibition. On Wednesday, December 2, at 4:00 p.m. join Boston University Professor Keith N. Morgan, and on Tuesday, December 15, at 4:00 p.m. join Historic New England Curator Lorna Condon. The gallery is open Tuesdays through Fridays, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on weekends from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. |
Historic New England at
Winter Antiques Show
See Colonial to Modern a Century of Collecting at Historic New England at the prestigious New York Winter Antiques Show, January 22 to 31. For ticket information.  Discover great stories about items in the exhibition like the Quincy family's Boston-made Japanned high chest, an exquisite needlework "Fishing Lady" picture, or a vase and bowl in the Arts and Crafts style produced by a women's literary club and pottery studio. Visit during the week for one of the lectures by Historic New England staff. We look forward to seeing you there to kick off our centennial year. |
Help us protect and share
New England's heritage
With thirty-six properties, 145 buildings, 1,250 acres, 110,000 objects, and one million archival items to care for, there is no "off season" at Historic New England. Seasonal house museum closings provide opportunities for the conservation, preservation, and carpentry teams to address issues ranging from routine maintenance and repairs to sophisticated conservation projects. Your financial support is a critical funding stream that ensures we are able to maintain our properties and collections and share them with the public. This year, one third of our institutional operating budget is funded through contributions and grants. The Annual Fund, the majority of which consists of individual gifts of $100 or less from members like you, is a critical funding stream. In this season of being thankful, we send you our thanks for your interest in Historic New England and urge you to consider making a gift in support of our work to protect and share the region's rich cultural heritage. |
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Recipes of the month
 Throughout the Year of the Kitchen, Historic New England offers recipes of the month to share its efforts in preserving stories about food and foodways.
Preparing and sharing food are big parts of the fall season. Take a step back and enjoy reading these mid-1920s recipes from The State of Maine Cook Book, issued by the Democratic Women of Maine, with recipes compiled and edited by Jane Armstrong Tucker of Historic New England's Castle Tucker. The book contains eighty-two Tucker family recipes. To purchase The State of Maine Cook Book and discover other cookbooks celebrating past and present American recipes, visit our online bookstore. |
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Program Highlights Learn how the family celebrated the holiday at Thanksgiving with the Phillips.
Discover special gifts at the post-Thanksgiving sale at the Gropius House.
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