Save Time: Create a Contact List
One of the first things I do when I start a new house history project is to create a contact list. A contact list contains…
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Next Stop – Harwich, MA on Cape Cod!
The Northeast House Historian is on the road again – this time to Harwich, Massachusetts. Learn how to research your Greater Boston historic home. Discover…
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Autumn in New England: Grab a Camera!
Autumn in New England is one of the most picturesque times of year to take photographs of your house. Showcase your house in beautiful fall…
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3 Tips for Determining if Your House Was Moved
Do you suspect that your older home was moved from another location? Moving houses was fairly common a hundred or more years ago. They were…
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3 Strategies to Work Around Missing Deeds
You’re chaining a deed and you get stuck. There isn’t a previous deed reference and you can’t find anything in the indexes either. What can…
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Come meet me at the Boston Public Library on Wednesday
The Northeast House Historian is headed to the Boston Public Library. Learn how to research your Greater Boston historic home. Discover how to research the…
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House Tidbits Hidden Away in Local Town Histories
Local town history books can be a great source for information when you are researching the history of your house. Towards the end of the…
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Taking a Stroll at Old Sturbridge Village
Old Sturbridge Village recreates life in early New England from 1790-1840. There are 59 historic buildings on 200 acres. It is an interactive museum where…
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Answers to Yesterday’s Skill Challenge
Yesterday I challenged readers to answer 10 questions about an 18th century deed. If you haven’t done it yet read that post first. The challenge…
