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Tag: Historic New England

  • Friday, September 1 and Saturday, September 2, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – The Farmer’s Table

    Celebrate four centuries of farming with a multi-course farm-to-table dinner featuring cider, ale, and wine pairings by Carry Out Cafe and produce grown by the Colby family at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, in this September 1or September 2 Historic New England dinner at the farm, located at 5 Little’s Lane in Newbury, Massachusetts.

    These meals honor the recent history of farming at Spencer-Peirce-Little. The Stekionis family lived and worked at the farm from 1913 until 1994, while Dick Walsh came to grow spinach during World War II and never left. Historic New England now leases the land to local farmers such as Colby Farm, keeping a long tradition alive. Must be at least 21. $65 Historic New England members; $85 nonmembers.

    Registration is required. Please call 978-462-2634 or register online at http://shop.historicnewengland.org/SPL-FARMERTABLE-8481/

  • Saturday, August 26, 9:30 am – 11:30 am – Nature Walk with Dr. Bob

    What is that bird you hear? What wild animals live beyond those trees? What marine life swims just offshore? Are those mushrooms poisonous? Dr. Bob has the answers. He shares his wide-ranging experience of the natural world during a walk through the fields, woodlands, and coastline of Historic New England’s Casey Farm, 2325 Boston Neck Road in Saunderstown, Rhode Island on Saturday, August 26 from 9:30 – 11:30 am. This Historic New England guided tour changes depending on the season and what Mother Nature puts in your path.

    Bring comfortable walking shoes, sunblock, bug spray, and water. Be sure to dress appropriately for the weather. Meet at the Casey Farm tour table at the Coastal Growers’ Market.

    Free to Historic New England members; $6 nonmembers; $3 nonmember children ages five to twelve. Please call 401-295-1030 ext. 5 for more information.

  • Thursday, August 10, 9:00 am – 11:00 am – Two Centuries of New England Gardens: A Deep Dive into the Sunken Garden at Hamilton House

    On Thursday, August 10 from 9 – 11, explore the history, architecture, and plant species of the romantic Colonial Revival sunken garden at Hamilton House, 40 Vaughan’s Lane in South Berwick, Maine. Learn how you can re-create some of its features at home. Historic New England will sponsor this event.

    $5 Garden and Landscape members; $10 Historic New England members; $20 nonmembers

    Registration required. Garden and Landscape members must call to register. Space is limited. Please call 617-994-6678 or register online at http://shop.historicnewengland.org/HAM-LANDSCAPE-1-7463/.

  • Historic New England’s Lyman Estate Greenhouses Project

    The Lyman Estate Greenhouses in Waltham, Massachusetts is among the oldest surviving greenhouses in the United States, with four attached structures built between 1804 and 1930.  Historic New England announces that this summer and fall, a comprehensive preservation project will help ensure the sustainability of the greenhouses and make them more accessible.  The buildings will be stabilized and their character-defining features will be preserved, along with providing increased ventilation and heat. The bald cypress sash windows will be conserved, rather than replaced, and mobility access will be improved by upgrading exterior pathways. The $335,000 project will be funded in part by two grants, one from the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund and another from the City of Waltham Community Preservation Fund, but a significant amount is still needed to cover the cost of this essential project.  If you are interested in donating, you may do so online at www.historicnewengland.org/PMF or call 617-994-5951.

  • Sunday, March 5, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm – History of Camellias in Boston

    New Englanders have grown decorative plants for centuries. Many large estates in the Boston area featured large glass greenhouses and significant collections of camellia trees. Discover the rich history of camellia cultivation from the late 1700s through the 1900s at this illustrated lecture by Lyman Estate Greenhouses Manager Lynn Ackerman on Sunday, March 5 at 1 pm at the Lyman Estate, 185 Lyman Street in Waltham. Afterwards, visit the 1804 greenhouses and enjoy our large camellia collection in bloom. Shop with advice from staff experts and get a 10% discount on purchases (15% for Historic New England members).$5 Historic New England Members $10 nonmembers. Registration is required. Please call 617-994-5912 or register online at www.historicnewengland.org.

  • Tuesday, February 14 – Wednesday, March 15, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm – Camellia Blooming Season

    Visit Historic New England’s celebrated collection of camellias in the 1804 camellia house at the Lyman Estate Greenhouses, 185 Lyman Street in Waltham. Many of the trees are more than one hundred years old. At this time of year, they put forth a profusion of blossoms in all sizes and shapes. Other plants available during this season include orchids, citrus, and sweet olives. Garden and Landscape members receive a 15% discount on purchases and individual and household members receive a 10% discount. Please call 617-994-5913 for more information, or visit http://shop.historicnewengland.org/GRE-CAMELLIA-7551/.

    Mansion Tours:
    During your visit, tour the Lyman Estate mansion on the following dates:
    Sunday, February 26
    Wednesday, March 1
    Saturday, March 11

    Image from www.flowermeaning.com.

  • Saturday, November 12, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Beginning Orchid Growing

    Historic New England will sponsor a class in Beginning Orchid Growing at the Lyman Estate Greenhouses in Waltham on Saturday, November 12, from 10 – noon.  $20 for HNE members, $25 for nonmembers.  Registration is required – call 617-994-5913.  No experience necessary – winter is a great time to explore the wonderful world of indoor plants.

  • Friday, October 21 – Sunday, October 23, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm – Fall Orchid Sale

    Celebrate orchid-blooming season on Friday, October 21 – Sunday, October 23 at the Lyman Estate Greenhouses, 185 Lyman Street in Waltham, with Historic New England. Hundreds of orchid plants are for sale, including many hard-to-find varieties. Visit the greenhouses and enjoy gorgeous floral colors, shapes, and scents.

    Varieties on display and for sale include Cattleyas, Laelias, Oncidiums, Paphiopedilums, Phalaenopsis, and many more. Their long-lasting blooms are a dramatic addition to any indoor environment. This adaptable species can grow in a variety of home conditions. Staff are available to offer expert advice. Garden and Landscape members receive a 15% discount on purchases at the greenhouses. Please call 617-994-5913 for more information.

  • Saturday, October 15, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm – Taste of the Market: Apples, Eats and Tasty Treats

    The Coastal Growers’ Market and Historic New England invite you to taste locally grown fruits and vegetables at Casey Farm, 2325 Boston Neck Road, in Saunderstown, Rhode Island on Saturday, October 15 from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm, during the height of Southern New England’s agriculture season.

    Casey Farm is one of three vegetable growers offering a taste of the season. Tasting is free, but you’re invited to support local farmers by purchasing your favorites. Enjoy coffee, bakery items, and many other delicious treats along with live music.
    Free. Date is subject to change due to availability of crop. Please call 401-295-1030 for more information, or visit www.historicnewengland.org.

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  • Wednesday, October 5, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Weeding Wednesday at Lyman Estate

    Volunteer at the Lyman Estate, 185 Lyman Street in Waltham alongside Historic New England’s staff experts and members on Wednesday October 5 from 10 – noon to care for and learn about historic gardens and landscapes. Work includes seasonally appropriate tasks, such as weeding of the gardens and paths, dividing plants, planting new materials, invasives removal, and other clean-up activities. Weeding Wednesdays takes place at four different properties each month. Drop-ins welcome. Meet at the Peach Wall behind the Mansion. Please call 617-994-5912 for more information. To sign up visit the Massachusetts Master Gardeners Association website.