2026 Massachusetts House History Talks
Want to learn the true story of your house—who lived there, when it was built, and how it changed over time? In 2026, I’ll be…
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Chelmsford – Reflections on House History Research
This fall I researched the Jonatham Larcom house in Chelmsford, MA for a talk I recently gave for the Chelmsford Public Library. I’d thought I’d…
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Lynn City Directories 1882 – 1974
You don’t have to go to a paid subscription site to access city directories for the City of Lynn, Massachusetts. You can access nearly a…
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How to Find Property Cards in Sterling, MA
Property Cards are a great way to jump start your house history research. They provide an overview of your house with information such as the…
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Norfolk County, MA House History Guides (All Towns)
Find town-specific house history research links for all 28 Norfolk County municipalities—deeds, maps, taxes, directories, newspapers, cemeteries, and more. What’s in Each Guide The House…
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Visiting the c. 1775 Bourne Farm
Take a virtual photo walk with me through the historic Bourne Farm in North Falmouth, Massachusetts on Cape Cod. Last week I gave a house…
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How to Find Deeds in Barnstable County, Massachusetts
I gave a house history talk in the wonderful village of West Falmouth, Massachusetts on Cape Cod last Thursday. I thought I’d follow up with…
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Gold Star CT Town Halls for Online Land Records
Accessing Land Records online in Connecticut is not easy! But some Town Halls in Connecticut have gone to the extra effort to make records accessible…
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Online Historical Maps for Charlton, MA
Make your research easier by searching for Charlton historical maps that will show the existence of your house through the years. In some cases you’ll…
