| Please take a moment to answer a few questions that will help us plan our next Members' Month. Click here to access our online survey. Your feedback will help us offer enjoyable programs to suit your interests. | | Dairy delivery in Vermont
From August 23 to September 1, Historic New England's exhibition From Dairy to Doorstep: Milk Delivery in New England, 1860 - 1960 is on view at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction, Vermont.
 Dairy to Doorstep uses photographs and ads associated with milk production and delivery to chronicle the origins of home milk delivery and the heyday of the milkman. Viewers will discover the story of how milk traveled from the cow to the New England kitchen table and recognize signs, advertising, and other dairy items. The Champlain Valley Exposition, established in 1923, is Vermont's largest fair. It offers agricultural displays, 4-H shows, art and craft sales, music, rides, and much more. | | Descending upon us  A group of Pierce family descendants recently visited the 1683 Pierce House, where they were delighted to discover that they are direct descendents of Thomas Pierce, a member of the first generation to own the house. The family was in the area for a reunion in Andover, Massachusetts, and included descendants from as far away as California.
 Walter and Ise Gropius's granddaughter Erika Markou recently brought her sons for their first visit to the 1938 Gropius House. "A hundred memories came back to me today, all of them wonderful. Lukas was mildly interested but Matias was quite fascinated. And I was filled with joy, and pride and gratitude" she said. | | Make a difference Today's kids are tomorrow's leaders. Historic New England works hard to enhance young people's understanding and enjoyment of our heritage. At the 1796 Otis House some 3,000 youths from twenty-five communities fill our school programs each spring and fall. However, the lack of heat in the building limits our ability to offer programs during winter. With a proper heating system, Historic New England could reach forty percent more students.
We need your help to make this happen. This past winter, Historic New England secured a highly-competitive Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund (MCFF) grant of $26,800 to help complete an in-depth study of the most energy-efficient and cost-effective climate control system that would be appropriate the for Otis House. This unique building, designed by Charles Bulfinch and a National Historic Landmark, is the only surviving free-standing, late-eighteenth-century house in the city.
The MCFF grant requires that matching funds be raised, and time is running short. We must complete the match by August 22 in order to receive the grant. Please consider contributing to this project, which will help make this extraordinary property and its collections accessible year round. If you would prefer to donate by mail, please send your contribution to Historic New England Development Office, 141 Cambridge Street, Boston, Mass. 02114. Thank you. | | Plant of the month  Scented geraniums or Pelargoniums are heirloom plants that have been grown since the seventeenth century and are still popular for fragrance and culinary use. There are countless varieties, including lemon, rose, citronella, nutmeg, apple, and ginger. The Lyman Estate Greenhouses currently offer all these varieties, available for $4.50. The pastel flowers bloom all summer, and the plant can be brought inside to a windowsill in the fall.
The greenhouses are open Wednesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (7:00 p.m. on Thursdays). For more information call 781-891-4882, ext. 244. Historic New England members receive a 10% discount, and Garden & Landscape members receive a 15% discount at the Lyman Estate Greenhouses. For Garden and Landscape membership information click here. | | CD launch at Historic Landmark  As part of an ongoing effort to find innovative ways to expand community use of the property, the Governor John Langdon House hosted its first CD release party. On July 18, more than 100 people gathered to celebrate the music of Zach Tremblay and his new band Lonesome State. Participants remarked, "What a cool venue last night, by cool I mean vibe, not temperature," and "it was 'Coolonial'."
For information on using the Langdon House for a lecture or reception email Elizabeth Farish. | | Program Highlights Tea by the Sea
Thursday, August 14, 12:00 and 3:00 p.m.; Beauport, Gloucester, Mass.; 978-283-0800; $20 Historic New England members, $30 nonmembers.
Afternoon teas with scones, finger sandwiches and sweets, set on the terrace and grounds of Beauport complete with the soft sounds of the classical guitar in the background. Rain or shine.
Studies in American Folk Art; Decoys
Tuesday, August 26, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.; Cogswell's Grant, Essex, Mass.; 978-768-3632; $25 Historic New England members, $35 nonmembers.
Join Stephen B. O'Brien, Jr., one of the leading private dealers of antique decoys, for a lecture and tour of Cogswell's Grant. O'Brien is the author of the decoy book Masterworks of the Illinois River and in the fall of 2007 brokered a record-setting private sale that include two decoys by A. Elmer Crowell.
Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival
Saturday, September 6, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; Codman Estate, Lincoln, Mass.; 617-227-3957, ext. 270; free to Historic New England members and children under 12, $5 nonmembers.
The festival features the work of over one hundred artisans, including furniture, toys, pottery, photography, jewelry, glass, clothing, metalware, and folk carvings. Enjoy live entertainment, children's activities, and a food court, and tours of the Codman Estate. | | | | |
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| Become a fan of Historic New England | | Call for volunteers We are looking for help at the Arts and Crafts Festival, Saturday, September 6, at the Codman Estate in Lincoln, Massachusetts. Help is needed at the admissions gate or with children's crafts. Shifts are 10:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. or 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Please contact Jesse Donnelly. | |
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