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…
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…
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…
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…
Test Your Skills on an 18th Century Deed
Have you ever seen an 18th century deed? They look a little different than deeds of today. Old deeds can be tricky mostly because of…
Headed to Swampscott in October
The Northeast House Historian is headed to Swampscott, MA in October. Learn how to research the history of your own house using an archival trail…
Discovering Occupations in Deeds
Deeds, at times, can appear like pretty dry reading. Yet deeds are crucial to your house history research. Part of what you are trying to…
The Top 10 Places to Find Old Photos of Your House
One of the most fun aspects of researching the history of your house is viewing old photos of it from yesteryear. Old photos can reveal…
Using a Deed Chart to Trace Your Deeds
One of the most important aspects of researching the history of your house is tracing the deeds. The deeds provide you with the name of…