| | Stellar support and great auction items Among the many auction items available at the Historic New England Gala on January 9, are several exciting opportunities to become actively involved in New England's lively cultural scene. Participants may bid on the chance to win a $10,000 gift certificate to the renowned William Vareika Fine Arts, Ltd. gallery in Newport, Rhode Island, and invite friends and family to a private cocktail reception and talk at the gallery. Those who know a student of the arts can give the opportunity of a lifetime by bidding on a competitive summer internship at the prestigious Childs Gallery on Boston's Newbury Street. Lovers of literature will want to take advantage of a private lunch with David Hackett Fischer, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington's Crossing. Oenophiles could enjoy an exclusive sampling of the current wine market, with a private wine tasting party hosted by Christie's New York wine director. World travelers and armchair tourists alike can make a special connection by bidding on a dinner at the private home of the Consul General of Spain, which will include a festive Spanish meal and discussion of the history of Spanish wine and cuisine. All proceeds from the auction help fund Historic New England's education programs, which serve over 36,000 children per year. Watch for upcoming information on advance bidding opportunities, which will start the week before the gala. The Historic New England Gala features cocktails, an auction preview, dinner, and a live auction with guest auctioneers Karen Keane and Stephen Fletcher of Skinner, Inc. Email for ticket information or call 617-227-3956, ext. 267. Historic New England is very appreciative of the support by Lead Corporate Sponsor William Vareika Fine Arts, Ltd., with additional support from Skinner, Inc., Gold Sponsor. | | Win/win in the garden
 A recent collaboration between Historic New England and the Wollaston Garden Club resulted in benefits for both organizations. Twenty-five garden club members participated in In the Garden: Pruning 101, a hands-on workshop on the correct way to prune, taught by Master Gardener Cynthia Lewis and Historic New England Landscape Manager Anthony DeAngelis. Members then applied their fresh skills to the trees and shrubs surrounding Historic New England's Quincy House. Regional Site Manager Leah Walczak stated, "The group's skill and hard work have made a notable difference to the property. We are delighted by the club's interest in the Quincy House landscape." The garden club's purpose is to contribute to civic beautification in Quincy by helping public sites. Next spring, they will participate in another program and clean-up, and are also developing plans for a perennial garden. | | Prize for collecting works on paper With more than one million items in the Library and Archives collection, Historic New England recognizes the importance of preserving photographs, books, ephemera, drawings, and other records of daily life. We are delighted to announce the establishment of the Historic New England Prize for Collecting Works on Paper, awarded annually to a collector or dealer who has assembled or helped save a significant collection of historical material related to New England, which might otherwise have been left unrecognized or lost. The award will recognize collections ranging from books, manuscripts, photographs, prints, and drawings to all kinds of ephemera, such as trade cards, scrapbooks, or theater programs. The prize of $500 and a membership in Historic New England will be awarded at an annual event. Take part in this new initiative and nominate a person who has made a significant contribution to the preservation of such materials. Send your nomination and description of the qualifications of your nominee by November 21, 2008, to Prize Committee, Historic New England, 141 Cambridge Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02114. | | Little league  Players, coaches, family members, and staff enjoyed cake and ice cream as Historic New England celebrated "our" All Dorchester Sports League Cardinals' second-place win at the Pierce House. | | Be a partner in our success The steady commitment and financial support of our members and donors enables Historic New England to develop creative programs and be a leader in preserving the region's cultural heritage. Our education programs, with hands-on lessons at schools and sites across New England, currently serve over 36,000 students. We are developing initiatives to present new approaches to history, with projects like the Year of the Kitchen in 2009, the book America's Kitchens, as well as the traveling exhibition of the same name, which opens next summer. Meanwhile we continue to provide a steady stream of workshops, walking tours, behind-the-scenes-visits to historic sites, seminars, and other programs.
Our innovative programs are winning national recognition: a grant for $150,000 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to support Boston area educational programming; a Save America's Treasures grant for Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House; and an Award of Merit from the American Association for State and Local History for Historic New England magazine.
Without your help, much of this great work might not have been accomplished. Since its founding in 1910, Historic New England has been sustained by its membership. Our members value the perspective that history gives us, especially in stressful economic times. Over the years, members and donors have supported programs and services to schoolchildren, collectors, designers, families, and historic homeowners. Please demonstrate your support for Historic New England this year by making a gift today or by mailing a contribution to Annual Fund, 141 Cambridge Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, to help us continue with the next one hundred years of sharing New England heritage. Thank you. | | Plant of the month Night-blooming Cereus, Epiphyllum oxypetalum, or Queen of the Night  The true epiphytic cactus is native to Central and South America, where it grows like an orchid in the tops of the trees. The night-blooming cereus blooms at different times of the year, but primarily in the summer. As the name implies, it opens at night, usually between 9:00 and 12:00 p.m. The flowers are huge and very fragrant. They last only one night, but are well worth the effort. the Lyman Estate Greenhouses have plants about one foot tall in four-inch pots for $9.00 each. The greenhouses are open Wednesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (until 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. | | You are cordially invited  The annual members' holiday party is one of Historic New England's most popular events. Please join us on Wednesday, December 3, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Lyman Estate. Enjoy the festive atmosphere, fine food and drink, and live music. Tickets are $30 per person. To reserve your tickets call 617-227-3957, ext. 264, or e-mail. Tickets will not be available at the door, so reserve your tickets today. | | Program highlights Getting Started in Genealogy Saturday, November 15, 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; Governor John Langdon House, Portsmouth, N.H.; 617-227-3957, ext. 254; $45 Historic New England and NEHGS members, $55 nonmembers.
Each of us has a remarkable family story waiting to be discovered. Since 1845, the New England Historic Genealogical Society has provided expert resources and staff to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of families in America. Join NEHGS and Historic New England for a seminar on basic techniques for exploring your family history. Learn strategies for using repositories and websites to locate vital record information, organizing a pedigree chart, and documenting your discoveries. Orchid Growing Clinic
Saturday, November 15, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; Lyman Estate Greenhouses, Waltham, Mass.; 781-891-4882, ext. 244; $10 for up to three orchids.
Bring up to three orchid plants for evaluation by experienced horticulturists. Get advice on maintaining healthy blooming plants. Other services offered include repotting and educational hand-outs about orchids. Books, pots, and growing supplies are for sale. | | | | | | | Join today to receive Historic New England magazine 
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