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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 23h

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-...

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 1d

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...

Autumn Concert: Andrew Stern and John Lockwood | Historic New England

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 2d

Explore Coffin House history on a lamplight tour on October 24 or 25 → www.historicnewengland.org/visit/events...

Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 2d

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

Cradles, Coffins, and Colonial Life | Historic New England

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 3d

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...
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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 3d

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 →
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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 4d

As we look ahead to next month’s Historic New England Summit in New Haven, it’s a reminder of how art and place continue to shape the region’s story.

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 4d

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

Collection Stories: A New Haven Back Yard | Historic New England

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 5d

From their early days as Boston merchants to their deep ties with mill towns like Waltham, Holyoke, and Lowell, this talk traces their shift alongside the region’s transformation.

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 5d

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...

Virtual Program - Threads of Industry: The Lyman Family and the Rise of New England Mills | Historic New England

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 5d

Enjoy two days of inspiration, ideas, solutions, and connections—𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 $𝟓𝟎. Breakfast and lunch are included.

Student Discount Available: October 6 - 10, 2025

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 5d

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...

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 7d

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
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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 9d

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

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 9d

#HistoricNewEngland #HNE #NewEngland #MythAndMemory #QuincyMA #JosiahQuincy #AmericanRevolution #NE250 #America250

Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 9d

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...

Colonel Quincy’s Spyglass | Historic New England

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 10d

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
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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 11d

HNE Study Center Fellow, Eleanor Martinez-Proctor, explores White, his wagon, and Haverhill's industrial past in today's blog post.

#HistoricNewEngland #HNE #NewEngland #HaverhillCenter #Haverhill #MA #LaborHistory #GatewayCity #SlipperCity #shoes #industry #GeorgeWhite

Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 11d

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...

George Washington White: Feeding the Workers | Historic New England

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 12d

October is almost here! A time for autumnal art-making, attic stories, and candlelight tours.

Step into autumn → https://loom.ly/rAdD6aI
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#HistoricNewEngland #HNE # NewEngland #AutumnInNewEngland #fall

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 14d

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

Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 15d

Two more sleeps till the 6th Annual Eustis Estate Arts & Crafts Market!

Let's get crafty! 🍁 https://loom.ly/uOcpQWQ
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#HistoricNewEngland #HNE #NewEngland #ArtsAndCrafts #ShopLocal

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 15d

Two more sleeps till the 6th Annual Eustis Estate Arts & Crafts Market!

Let's get crafty! 🍁 https://loom.ly/uOcpQWQ
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#HistoricNewEngland #HNE #NewEngland #ArtsAndCrafts #ShopLocal

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 16d

Members of Otis family were staunch supporters of the American Revolution—but not all of their spouses held the same political loyalties.

#HistoricNewEngland #HNE #NewEngland #MythAndMemory #BehindTheExhibition #AmericanRevolution #NE250 #America250

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 16d

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...

A House Divided | Historic New England

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Historic New England @historicnewengland.bsky.social · 16d

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
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#HistoricNewEngland #HNE #NewEngland #EustisEstate

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