Historic New England

Before smartphones, women ran the switchboards!? A 1947 booklet from the Southern New England Telephone Company highlights a time when telephone operators played a vital role—and it was a thriving career for women. In today’s blog, Jordan Meyerl explores how this job provided stability, respect, and even union representation. ? We'll connect you → https://shorturl.at/0dsSx #WomenAtWork #HistoryMatters #WomensHistoryMonth

Are you attending the National Council for History Education Conference this week? Our Education Program Manager Carolin Collins is! On Friday, Carolin will discuss how Historic New England uses Samuel Pierce’s diary to teach students about daily life in Boston during the American Revolution. #NCHE2025

In Hartford, CT, former Historic New England Recovering New England's Voices Scholar Erika Slocumb, ABD reimagined a space at the Stowe Center for Literary Activism as the Gallery for Hope and Freedom. Read today’s blog post to learn how generations of Black storytellers have used the past to imagine better futures. ? Read more → https://shorturl.at/Su6IZ

Accessibility can be a challenge at historic sites, but every change adds a meaningful layer to a site’s story. As Property Care Operations Manager Marissa Mayo writes in today’s blog post, “Stories are best shared with others, and we want everyone to have the same shared experiences when they visit our sites.” ? Read more! → https://bit.ly/43II6t2

As we get ready to welcome you to our 38 historic sites in June, we’re sharing stories of our “hidden gems” to help you plan your summer calendar. First up: Rocky Hill Meeting House, where you can see. . . 200-year-old graffiti (yes, you read that right!) ? Read more from Site Manager Shanna Sartori! → https://bit.ly/4ifw8vs

For generations, women have been at the center of historic preservation—saving landmarks, restoring homes, and shaping the field. This March, we celebrate their impact and the legacy they built for future generations. ? Explore the stories! → https://shorturl.at/Uxkk0 #InternationalWomensDay #WomensHistoryMonth #HistoricNewEngland #HNE

Edith Stevens' nephew Robert Davison designed sketches from her cartoon ???? ??????????, for Historic New England to celebrate Women's History Month and we are featuring them across all of our digital platforms this month. Watch Rob's virtual program on pioneering cartoonist Edith Stevens → https://lnkd.in/dNq4icGc

As Black History Month comes to a close, we’re revisiting two stories from ???????????????? ?????? ?????????????? Magazine that highlight the ongoing work of preserving Black history in our region. Read on to learn about Boston’s League of Women for Community Service and the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire. ? Read more → https://shorturl.at/SQPdR

Looking for a mid-winter pick-me-up? In the 1960s, Finnish design took New England by storm—including bold, modern design by Marimekko. Nancy Krueger embraced the vibrant look, amassing more than 100 dresses. Her husband, Paul, later donated 61 of them to Historic New England, preserving her love of color and design. ? Step into a brighter way of living → https://shorturl.at/hpPj8

In celebration of Black History Month, we’re sharing a closer look at Maya Michaud’s portrait of Ona Judge, featured in the Fall 2024 issue of ???????????????? ?????? ?????????????? magazine and now displayed at Langdon House in Portsmouth, NH. ? Read more → https://shorturl.at/DOKEF Langdon House will open for the 2025 season on Saturday, June 7, along with other Historic New England sites as part of our region-wide Open House