Photo Credit: The Charleston Festival Glorious Garden Tours are walking tours arranged so guests may stroll leisurely through each private garden. Guides are stationed at each location to provide information about garden design, plant material and history. Scale and proportion are deftly used to complement each house, whether it boasts a small courtyard space or a series of garden “rooms.” In addition to frequently favorited plants such as azaleas, camellias, climbing roses, and tea olives, look for masonry walls, wrought iron gates, parterres edged with boxwood, water features and statues as ..read more

Hildene 1005 Hildene Road  Manchester, Vermont 05254 Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home Hildene exists to carry the values of Abraham Lincoln to future generations by educating and inspiring others to put those Values into Action. Hildene venues and exhibits are designed to be self-guided. There are knowledgeable docents available to provide guests with an introduction as well as to answer questions during their visit.  School Programs: https://hildene.org/learning/school_programs Hildene is an historic home built in 1905 by President Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln’s son, Rob ..read more

Castle Tucker 2 Lee Street Wiscasset, Maine Castle Tucker is closed for the season. Will reopen June 2024. Dramatically sited on a hill overlooking the Sheepscot River, Castle Tucker tells the story of a prominent shipping family’s life on the coast of Maine over a period of 150 years. From 1858 until the end of the twentieth century, both the Tucker family and their imposing house survived economic upheavals, emotional turmoil, and a rapidly changing outside world. Built in 1807, the house was later redecorated and furnished to satisfy modern Victorian taste and sensibilities. A visit to Cas ..read more

The House of the 7 Gables 115 Derby Street Salem, Massachusetts 01970 The House of the Seven Gables will be closed January 1 through February 9, 2024 for annual maintenance. We will reopen Saturday, February 10th. Hours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday: 10 am – 4 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: Closed Salem residents can enjoy free admission to The House of the Seven Gables. Plan your visit: https://7gables.org/tickets/ Salem’s So Sweet Date: Saturday, February 10, 2024 Time: 1:00-3:00pm Place: The House of the Seven Gables Cost: Free A wonderful, fun family event co-sponsored by ..read more

William Hickling Prescott House 55 Beacon Street Boston, Massachusetts 02108 The William Hickling Prescott House is open for tours and are conducted by our partner, Hub Town Tours. Book a tour today – guided visits are every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Referred to as a “neighborhood hidden gem” by the Beacon Hill Times, don’t miss the opportunity to tour this beautiful Federal style townhouse overlooking the Boston Common and experience what life was like for an affluent Beacon Hill family in the 1800’s. Built by esteemed architect Asher Benjamin in 1808 for merchant James Co ..read more

Sanborn Mills Farm 7097 Sanborn Road Loudon, New Hampshire 03307 Sanborn Mills Farm is a working farm with a mission to sustain and teach traditional farming and craft skills while stewarding its agricultural landscape for social, environmental, and economic benefits. Visitors may view the farm from the public road at any time but are asked to keep out of all buildings and off the dams.  The 2024 Workshops at the Farm is live! The variety of workshops next year is truly impressive, from our traditional blacksmithing courses to wood-turning to basketry to several textile workshops to gar ..read more

The Gibson House Museum 137 Beacon Street Boston, Massachusetts 02116 The Gibson House Museum is open to the public year-round by guided tour. We offer two standard house tours: “At Home with the Gibsons” and “Upstairs, Downstairs: Domestic Service at the Gibson House.” Each tour allows visitors to explore the house and consider issues of class and culture through the stories and objects of the people who lived and worked here. The museum will be decorated for the holidays beginning December 3! Tours are offered on Thursdays at 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00 p.m. and Friday through Sunday at 1:00, 2:00 ..read more

Gore Place 52 Gore Street Waltham, Massachusetts 02453 Mansion Tours: Mansion tours are offered Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome and encouraged! Grounds are open dawn to dusk for outdoor visits Take a tour of the mansion at Gore Place, one of New England’s most fascinating historic houses. Your guide will lead you around the exterior of the house, pointing out interesting architectural features. Then, you’ll go inside to see the elegant rooms on the ground floor. Tour takes approximately 45 minutes. You’ll k ..read more

Eustis Estate 1424 Canton Avenue Milton, Massachusetts 02186 The museum currently offers a self-guided experience, plus guided tours. Days and Hours: Through November, 2023: Friday – Sunday December: Thursday – Sunday January – April: Saturday and Sunday Self-guided: 10 AM – 4 PM Guided tours: 11 AM and 2 PM Landscapes and grounds are open to the public for free daily from dawn to dusk. Christmas Tea at the Eustis Estate Sunday, December 3, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Celebrate the season with a Victorian afternoon tea at the Eustis Estate. Relax in the beautifully decorated hall and enj ..read more

Mystic Seaport Museum 75 Greenmanville Avenue Mystic, Connecticut 06355 Hours: Through August 27, 2023 Full Museum Open Daily Exhibits & Ships 10:00 am -5:00 pm, Grounds close 6:00 pm. Indigenous Craft Fair Saturday, November 18, 2023 10:00AM Free with Admission Support Indigenous artisans this Native American Heritage Month. On Saturday, November 18, artisans from regional tribes will sell hand-crafted products including wampum jewelry, beaded accessories, paintings, pottery, and more. While you’re here, be sure to visit the Three Sisters Garden, hear a talk on Indigenous marin ..read more