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HISTORIC NEW ENGLAND TO PRESENT NEW ENGLAND STUDIES JUNE 16–21

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BOSTON, MASS. — From June 16 to 21, Historic New England will present Program in New England Studies, an intensive learning experience with lectures by specialists supplemented by workshops and behind-the-scenes tours. Participants study the buildings and collections of Historic New England and other museums and private houses in the region.

Program in New England Studies examines New England history and material culture from the Seventeenth Century through the Colonial Revival. This weeklong experience delves into architecture, including building design and technology, and the wide-ranging lifestyles illustrated by Historic New England properties and other historic sites on the itinerary.

The program is based in Boston, and the group travels to sites in Portsmouth, N.H.; Essex County, Mass.; and Woodstock, Conn. Also scheduled is a visit to Historic New England’s Codman Estate in Lincoln, Mass., with senior curator Richard Nylander. This in-depth tour looks at the layers created by the accumulated possessions of several generations of one family.

Retired vice president of the research division at Colonial Williamsburg Cary Carson will present the keynote, “How Colonial New England became Britain’s Pottery Barn.” Other presenters include Historic New England’s curator Nancy Carlisle, and curator of library and archives Lorna Condon.

The $1,350 fee includes all lectures, admissions, guided tours, transportation to and from special visits and excursions, daily breakfast, lunch and evening receptions. The program is designed to appeal to owners of historic houses, collectors, museum professionals, graduate students, and those who enjoy New England history. The program is limited to 25 participants.

Two scholarships are available, one to a mid-career museum professional and another to a graduate student in the field of architecture, decorative arts, material culture or public history.

For more information, www.HistoricNewEngland.org or contact Historic New England exhibitions manager Ken Turino at 617-227-3956, extension 246.