“Hybrid” House History Presentation in Little Compton, RI
The Northeast House Historian is headed to one of the most magical places in the world – Little Compton, Rhode Island. I’ll be presenting 10…
18th Century | Dover | House History | Video
The Benjamin Caryl House c. 1774
One of my most favorite activities is discovering old houses that I never knew existed. Unexpectedly coming across an historic house is like getting an…
ALERT: MA Registries Seek to Remove Requirement to Keep Original Records
I received an email from the Norfolk Registry of Deeds dated 29 May 2015 stating that Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell recently…
House History Research in Massachusetts just got Easier! Online Land Records
A terrific event has made house history research on historic Massachusetts houses even easier! It used to be that you could do research online on…
Please Help Save One of the Earliest Brick Houses in America
I received an email from Ryan Hayward of The Preservation Collaborative. He is seeking help getting word out to help save the Peter Tufts house…
Random Thoughts from a Docent
In February of this year I started my journey as a docent at the Fairbanks House in Dedham, Massachusetts. My tenure this year will soon…
Real Estate, Politics and Historic Houses
When we talk about researching the history of houses the focus is typically on the past. Yet recording the present is just as important. As…
Taking a Stroll at Historic Deerfield
Historic Deerfield in western Massachusetts is one of the most stunningly preserved historic neighborhoods in New England. The museum of over 40 buildings is also…
Essential Summer Historic House Destinations
This summer, in between the beach and the barbecues, perhaps you’ll find some time to do some touring around New England. You’ll want to include…