For centuries, this dramatic coastscape served as seasonal fishing grounds for Native Americans before European settlement turned it to agriculture. By the late-19th century it had evolved into a gentleman’s farm; Richard T. Crane, Jr., began its transformation into a sprawling summer estate during the early decades of the 20th century.... Learn More >

Founded in 1978, the Cuttyhunk Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the traditions, records and history of the Elizabeth Islands. The Society owns and operates the Museum of the Elizabeth Islands, a seasonal, cultural museum located on the island of Cuttyhunk, an hour’s boat ride from New Bedford, MA. Visitors are drawn to the island... Learn More >

The Davis is home to distinguished permanent collections from around the globe; holdings include paintings, sculptures, works on paper, photographs, and decorative objects, from antiquity to the contemporary moment. Dynamic gallery presentations and richly varied temporary exhibitions are designed to engage visitors in looking anew at the visual... Learn More >

Established in 1950, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum is the largest park of its kind in New England encompassing 30 acres, 20 miles northwest of Boston. Providing a constantly changing landscape of large-scale, outdoor, modern and contemporary sculpture and site-specific installations, the Sculpture Park hosts more than 60 works, the majority... Learn More >

The East Sandwich Grange Hall is one of three antique buildings located on the grounds of the Benjamin Nye Homestead & Museum in East Sandwich, MA on Cape Cod. Since 1889 the Grange Hall has served as the public center of social life in East Sandwich. Countless meetings, suppers, parties, dances, rummage sales, plays, musical events, talks,... Learn More >

The Edward Gorey House celebrates and preserves the unique life and works of Edward Gorey, American author, illustrator, playwright, set and costume designer. The House, owned and lived in by Gorey himself, displays his diverse and extraordinary talents, and reflects his very distinct personality with both permanent and changing exhibits. The... Learn More >

The Emily Dickinson Museum comprises two historic houses in the center of Amherst, Massachusetts associated with the poet Emily Dickinson and members of her family during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The Homestead was the birthplace and home of the poet Emily Dickinson. The Evergreens, next door, was home to her brother Austin,... Learn More >

The Fitchburg Art Museum is a catalyst for learning, creativity, and community building. We accomplish this mission with art historical collections and exhibitions, special exhibitions of contemporary New England art, education programs, public art projects, community partnerships, and creative economy initiatives. FAM believes in the... Learn More >

Fitchburg is a microcosm of America's history, with colonial New England homes that are still private residences, old Yankee families, big diverse immigrant populations, factories that date from 1835 to today, and a downtown filled with Victorian, Federalist and modernist buildings. The Fitchburg Historical Society began in 1892, to bring the... Learn More >

The early life of Freetown can be traced back to its purchase from Wamsutta and Weetamoe in 1659. That was when Freetown residents included Tabacason, who operated a ferry for Wampanoags across the Taunton River, and another native, Pianto, who farmed on four acres. From there the town developed with industries in iron ore, saw mills, grist... Learn More >