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  • Sunday, June 1, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon – Painting the Secret Garden: A Watercolor Workshop at the Codman Estate

    Join Historic New England Site Manager and watercolor painter Wendy Hubbard on Sunday, June 1 at 10 am for a morning of family-friendly watercolor painting. Paint pictures inspired by the Codman Estate’s secret garden in full bloom. Fun for dabblers of all ages. Appropriate for ages four and up; kids must be accompanied by grownups, who are also encouraged to get creative and messy.

    The workshop takes place in the Italian Garden at 34 Codman Road in Lincoln. $10 fee. Drop-ins are welcome. Co-sponsored with the Lincoln Family Association. Registration is recommended by calling 781-259-8098, or visiting www.historicnewengland.org.

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  • Thursdays, April 4 – October 3, 9:00 am – 12:00 noon – Thorny Thursdays

    For those of you who like to help, join Historic New England volunteers and staff at the Codman Estate in Lincoln, Massachusetts every Thursday from April 4 – October 3, 9 – 12, to care for and learn about historic gardens and landscapes.  As with the program called Weeding Wednesdays at the Lyman Estate, wear comfortable clothes and bring hand tools.  Call 617-994-5900, x. 6321 for more information.

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  • Wednesday, November 7, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Uncovering Voices from the Back Stairs

    Historic New England and the New England Historic Genealogical Society will present a program entitled Uncovering Voices from the Back Stairs on Wednesday, November 7, beginning at 6 pm at the New England Genealogical Society’s headquarters at 99 – 101 Newbury Street in Boston. The event is free to HNE and NEHGS members, $5 for non-members.

    Although domestic servants made everyday life in grand homes possible, their identities and roles within the household have long been hidden. Jennifer Pustz, museum historian at Historic New England and author of Voices from the Back Stairs, illustrates the diversity of domestic service in New England over the nineteenth and twentieth centuries by focusing on Castle Tucker, Roseland Cottage, and the Codman Estate. Archival materials illustrate the lives of servants and relationships with their employers.

    Following this lecture, Marie Daly, director of the library at New England Historic Genealogical Society, demonstrates how anyone can research their family history, including hard-to-trace ancestors such as servants, immigrants, and members of the working class. She will highlight both online and on-site research venues, bringing to light the sources that can help piece together your family story. Co-sponsored with New England Historic Genealogical Society.

    Registration is required. Please call 617-994-5959 for more information. Purchase tickets now by clicking here.

  • Saturday, August 6, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Garden Tour of Codman Estate

    Historic New England Gardener Ellen Mackey leads a tour through the beautiful Codman Estate Garden in Lincoln, Massachusetts on Saturday, August 6, from 10 – noon.  Hear about the ongoing restoration project to bring it back to its appearance in the 1930’s.  This program is free and open exclusively to Historic New England members, so if you haven’t joined this wonderful organization, now is the time.  For information, visit www.historicnewengland.org, or call 617-994-5934.

  • Saturday, May 7, 10:00 am – 11:00 am – Glorious Gardens Tour at Codman Estate

    Historic New England Gardener Ellen Mackey leads a walking tour through the Codman Estate landscape and gardens during the May planting and blooming season on Saturday, May 7, beginning at 10 am, 34 Codman Road, Lincoln, Massachusetts. The landscape is undergoing a significant restoration to bring it back to its appearance in the 1930s. Following the garden walk, enjoy a tour of the Codman House museum. Reservations are required. $10 for Historic New England members, $15 for nonmembers. To register, call 617-994-6690, or log on to www.historicnewengland.org.