While many house museums in America present the lives of famous or wealthy individuals, the Tenement Museum on New York … More
Category: Historic Houses
Lindsborg, Kansas: Little Sweden of the Plains
Following in the footsteps of its resourceful founders, today’s Lindsborg artfully blends old traditions with the forces of modern life. … More
Christmas at Nemours Estate
Built by Alfred I. duPont as a gift to his second wife, Alicia, Nemours is a Gilded Age confection glittering … More
Robert Frost’s New Hampshire Homes
Robert Frost is considered the quintessential New England poet, and although his images may be rooted in its land and … More
A Pair of Frank Lloyd Wright Houses in Manchester NH
Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) was one of the United States’ best known architects, especially for his modern homes done in … More
The Ephraim Historical Foundation: Telling the Story of a Unique American Community
Door County, Wisconsin, the 70-mile long peninsula that juts north into Lake Michigan, is synonymous for spring cherry blossoms, grazing … More
Friends of Mozart: One of New York’s Best Kept Secrets
Although established in 1974, Friends of Mozart remains one of New York’s best kept and beloved New York secrets. Each … More
Winslow Homer’s Maine Studio: Inspired by the Sea
Just outside of Portland, Maine, the oceanside studio where artist Winslow Homer painted some of his most memorable works is … More
The Farnsworth Museum: Celebrating Maine’s Role in American Art
The Maine coast has inspired generations of artists and the Farnsworth Museum, on Main St in Rockland, is dedicated to … More
Philadelphia’s Bartram’s Garden Connects History and Community
One of America’s most historic gardens survives and thrives in Southwest Philadelphia today, preserving the legacy of pioneering colonial botanist … More
