A Stockbridge Gilded Age Cottage - Naumkeag
Naumkeag is the former Berkshire estate of New York City lawyer and U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain, Joseph Hodges Choate, and his wife Caroline, located in Stockbridge, Massachusettes. The Choate’s, who were part of the newly-rich, traveled in well-to-do social circles. They decided to build a 44-room shingle-style “cottage” with brick and stone details, designed by the architect of the day, Stanford White.
Three Towns On The Cape - Woods Hole, Wellfleet & Sandwich, MA
Cape Cod, Massachusetts, is a picturesque peninsula that extends into the Atlantic Ocean, known for its quaint, charming towns, beautiful beaches, and classic New England vibe.
Plumbing Bought The Farm - The Crane Estate, Ipswich, MA
Crane created this lavish summer retreat for his wife, Florence Higinbotham Crane and three children, Cornelius and Florence. The Crane Estate would come to exemplify the American Country Place Era, which emphasized the integration of indoor and outdoor spaces.
Cottages By The Sea - Days Cottages, Truro, MA
If you ever rode Route 6A through Truro, you have seen Days’ Cottages, which started way back in the early 1900’s when a man named Joseph Days purchased land
Mountains, Culture & Rustic Charm - The Berkshires, MA
The Berkshires in Massachusetts was once a prime spot for the Gilded Age wealthy from New York and Boston to get away from the city.
An 1800’s New England Village - Old Sturbridge Village
The 200-acres site portrays a portrait of country life in New England in the 1830’s with a collection of more than 40 historic buildings, including homes, meetinghouses, shops, mills and working farms.
America’s Oldest Seaport - Gloucester, MA
Founded in 1642, Gloucester is a historic coastal city located on Cape Ann in Essex County. It was one of the first English settlements in what would become the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
The Home Of Motif #1 - Rockport, Massachusetts
Rockport, Massachusetts, is a charming seaside town with a unique blend of coastal beauty, artistic charm and New England hospitality. I
Home Of The 1692 Witch Trails - Salem, Massachusetts
Salem has a vibe that can be described as a blend of historical intrigue, mystical allure and coastal New England charm.
Three Beloved Cape Cod Lighthouses - Nobska, Nauset, and Three Sisters
Cape Cod has many lighthouses but here are just a few.
Where The “Shot Heard ‘Round The World” - Concord, Massachusetts
Concord, Massachusetts offers a journey through American history and literature. This small town, played a significant role in shaping the nation's identity, particularly during the Revolutionary War
Presidents Trail - Quincy, MA
The Quincy Chamber of Commerce created a walking trail called the Presidents Trail that highlights significant landmarks throughout the town.
A Longtime Haven For The Free-Spirited Creative Types - Provincetown, MA
Provincetown is famously known as the location where the pilgrims first landed back in 1620, but today is a vibrant, thriving and diverse playground. The historic fishing town sits on the edge of the continent, 60 miles out to sea on the tip of Cape Cod.
Milton Massachusetts Gilded Age - Eustis Estate
The stately Eustis mansion is a historic family home designed by Milton architect William Ralph Emerson and built in 1878 for William Ellery Channing Eustis and his family.
A Berkshire Gilded Age Museum - Ventfort Hall
Sara Spencer Morgan, sister of J.P. Morgan and husband George Hill Morgan commissioned Rotch & Tilden to build Ventfort Hall, and it was built between 1891 and 1893. They were 7th cousins so they both carried the Morgan name. The Morgan family summered together at their Lenox home until Sarah died in 1896, and then her husband in 1911. Ventfort Hall was left to their three children, Junius Spencer, George Dennison and Caroline Lucy, who sold the house and all the contents, so there are no original furnishings in the house today.
Gloucester’s Seaside Castle - Hammond Castle
In 1926, John Hays Hammond, Jr., retained the architectural firm of Allen & Colleens to create his castle which was completed in 1929 on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Hammond was a scientist, inventor and a pioneer in the study of remote control and held the largest number of patents, only second to Thomas Edison.
A Stockbridge Artist Studio - Chesterwood
Daniel Chester French was one of the most successful artists of the late 19th and the early 20th centuries, producing more than 100 public sculptures. He is best known for his Minute Man in Concord, Massachusetts and the Abraham Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
A Professional Showcase - Beauport
Beauport, also known as the Sleeper-McCann House, was the shingle-style summer home of one of America’s first professional interior designers, Henry Davis Sleeper.