Historic New England

“You must be at the Historic New England Summit!” Join leaders in preservation, the arts, sustainability, and more as they explore ways to strengthen community while looking to the future this November in Portland, Maine at The Westin Portland Harborview hotel. See you in November! ? https://bit.ly/3MRVEsB

Exciting news! Our President and CEO, Vin Cipolla, has been featured in Traditional Building Magazine’s “25 Leaders – Who’s Who in Traditional Building” for his visionary work in preservation. His leadership drives our mission to not only protect New England’s history, but to ensure its stories resonate for future generations. Vin’s passion for innovation continues to shape the future of cultural stewardship. Join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition! ?? ? Interested in learning more about Vin? → https://shorturl.at/YT3Rz ? #HistoricNewEngland #HNE #TraditionalBuildings

???????????????? ??????á????????????????, Panawáhpskewi artist Lokotah Sanborn’s collection of digital collages at the Sarah Orne Jewett House in South Berwick, Maine, is closing this weekend. Sanborn reimagines historic photographs of Indigenous Peoples, transforming them into vibrant artworks that celebrate the enduring vitality of Wapánahki culture through his work. ? See you there → https://shorturl.at/tG3h0 ? #HistoricNewEngland #??????????????????????á???????????????? #exhibitions #Indigenous #Maine #LokotahSanborn

Artist Lokotah Sanborn uses digital collage techniques to reimagine nineteenth-century photos taken of Indigenous People by White anthropologists as signs of cultural continuity and resiliency. Read this week's blog post to learn more about Sanborn's work, on view at Sarah Orne Jewett House Museum and Visitor Center until October 13. ? Peek into Lokotah’s works→ https://shorturl.at/FuFnl ? #HistoricNewEngland #HNE #exhibition #SarahOrneJewettHouse ? Photo Credit: Nick Jones

TODAY: Tune in to The Culture Show on WGBH Radio and Television (89.7 FM in Boston or stream online at WGBH.org) as Tripp Evans guest curator of ?????? ???????????????????? ???? ?????????? ??????????????????: ???????? ?????????????????? ???? ????????, joins host Jared Bowen live in the studio. ? Stream now!→ https://bit.ly/3PpSBcY ? #HistoricNewEngland #HNE #NewEngland #TheCultureShow #WGBH #Boston #MA

Proud moment for Historic New England! ? Our President and CEO, Vin Cipolla, has been honored by ???????????????????? ???????????????? as one of the Top 25 North Shore Influencers of 2024. ? Under his leadership, Historic New England remains dedicated to cultivating and celebrating the stories that make New England truly special. Congratulations, Vin! ? Read now → https://shorturl.at/ZufAk ? #HistoricNewEngland #Haverhill #NewEngland #NorthshoreMagazine

We’re thrilled to announce Earle G. Shettleworth Jr. as the recipient of our 2024 Preservation Leadership Award for his lifelong dedication to preserving Maine’s history and architecture.. He’ll accept the award at the 2024 Historic New England Summit in Portland, ME. Join us → https://bit.ly/3MRVEsB #Preservation #Maine #HNEsummit

We invite you to join us for an informational webinar TOMORROW, September 24 from 6 to 7 p.m., where we’ll share our initial baseline findings from the summer sustainability assessment at Pierce House in Dorchester, MA. Historic New England Sustainability Coordinator, Joie Grandbois, along with our partners at GreenerU, will discuss key insights, including energy use reductions, decarbonization strategies, and climate vulnerability. Even if you can’t attend live, register anyway, and we’ll send you a recording of the session. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more and engage in the conversation about our sustainability efforts at Pierce House and our broader climate action work at Historic New England! ? Register → https://shorturl.at/f9O3s ? #HistoricNewEngland #HNE #PierceHouse #ClimateAction #sustainability

Since Andy Warhol’s 1969 “Raid the Icebox” at RISD, contemporary artists have transformed traditional museums by introducing works that challenge and expand our experience of these spaces, creating unexpected connections between the past and present. On September 24, join Tripp Evans, curator of ?????? ???????????????????? ???? ?????????? ??????????????????: ???????? ?????????????????? ???? ????????, for a discussion with artists Hannah Barrett, Beth Katleman, and Pieranna Cavalchini from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum about this dynamic practice. ? Gallerist mode: Activated → https://shorturl.at/0uwiL ? #HistoricNewEngland #MuseumAsMuse #art #culture #gallery Image: ???????? ?????? ???????????? ?????? ???????? ???????? ????????????????: ?????????? ???? ????????????, RISD Museum, Providence RI, 2019

Historic New England's Property Care team is taking a significant step toward sustainability with the introduction of a new electric mower. This eco-friendly addition aligns with the organization’s Climate Action Plan, which emphasizes the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and the goal of achieving carbon neutrality across all sites by 2050. Every small action, such as this transition, contributes to a healthier planet while preserving the beauty and history of Historic New England's properties. ???? ? #HistoricNewEngland #HNE #Sustainability