In-depth study of New England history, architecture, and decorative arts

Historic New England will present its annual Program in New England Studies from June 16-21, an intensive learning experience with lectures by specialists supplemented by workshops and behind-the-scenes tours. Participants study the buildings and collections of Historic New England and other museums and private houses in the region.
The Program in New England Studies examines New [...]

Seminar for Historical Administration accepting applications from Historic Site Managers (both current and future)

Although the Seminar for Historical Administration isn’t held until November, the deadline for applications is May 15, 2008.
For nearly fifty years, the Seminar for Historical Administration has provided an intensive residential professional development experience for history professionals. SHA is taught by a wide range of leaders and experts in the field and employs case studies, [...]

Mo Rocca’s “memorable and moving visit” to Lincoln’s Cottage

Occasional star of “The Daily Show,” “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me,” and “Iron Chef America,” and author of All the Presidents’ Pets, Mo Rocca visited Lincoln’s Cottage with his mother over Easter weekend and had a “memorable and moving visit” and raved about docents (and revealed that Abraham Lincoln is one of his three favorite [...]

NTHS Blog status report

Since launching this Blog for National Trust Historic Sites in November 2007, I continue to phase in new elements to allow it to grow both in features and connections to a broader audience. To help historic sites determine a strategy and weigh the benefits of a blog (only two of the 29 NTHS currently [...]