Historic Collections & Archives
Historic Collections & Archives
We go beyond convention by sharing diverse perspectives, amplifying marginalized voices, and finding creative, unexpected ways of conveying fascinating stories as well as our rich array of artifacts and resources.
Historic Houses
From the Colonial Era to the Modern Movement, our historic homes represent architecture, design, and history that spans more than 300 years.
Historic Collections
Our collections include some 50,000 objects, 95 cultural landscapes, 72 archaeological sites, seven “libraries” with more than 6,000 books, and much more.
Cultural Landscapes
For centuries, humans have had their hands on every inch of the Massachusetts landscape, turning it from forest to farm and back again.