Since 1926 hundreds of amateur astronomers and telescope makers have gathered on a Vermont hillside at the Stellafane convention, their own “Shrine to the Stars.” I’m standing on Breezy Hill in the black ink of a Vermont midnight in mid-July, surrounded by savants and telescopes. “Switching to M11,” somebody whispers as the barrel of his […]
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Best Beachside Lodging | Sandcastles by the Sea
There’s nothing so pleasing as stepping out your door onto the beach and into the shimmering waves. Here’s our guide to the best beachside lodging in New England.
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Mary Rowlandson | The Legend of Redemption Rock
On May 2, 1676, almost exactly 100 years before America declared its own independence, another kind of liberty was won. On that day, the freedom of one woman who had spent three months on a heart-wrenching, harrowing journey in Native American captivity, was finally returned to her. Her name was Mary Rowlandson, and today, we refer to this fateful […]
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Yankee Magazine Covers | 1940s
As America changed for World War II, so did Yankee Magazine. Rations and patriotism made paper hard to come by, so Yankee downsized from a 9×12 inch digest size (which fit the old presses well) to a new and iconic 6×9 size. Yankee stopped its monthly issues but published two annual four-page flyers to keep […]
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Yankee Magazine Covers | 1950s
As Yankee Magazine grew in the 1950s, Robb Sagendorph found himself being asked to speak for ceremonies and events. He loved to prank his audiences, and always brought with him a whimsical, quirky attitude. Some say his favorite prank was a wind-up moth that flew from the pages of books he would read from. He was really […]
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The Boy Who Didn’t Like Summer Camp
While thousands of youngsters cherished their memories of a boys’ summer camp along a Maine lake, the owners’ son couldn’t wait to get away. Then, years later, he came back.
To celebrate Yankee‘s 80th anniversary in 2015, The Yankee Seeker will spend the year cooking and baking from the vast and colorful Yankee Magazine recipe archives. Will the retro results of this week’s Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper and Garlic Aioli hold up to today’s tastes? We can’t wait to find out! Summer is […]
There’s nothing so pleasing as stepping out your door onto the beach and into the shimmering waves. Here’s our guide to the best beachside lodging in New England.
Inspired by the cooking at one of Cape Cod’s best restaurants, we asked for a fresh take on some classic New England clambake recipes. We got that—plus a look into a most unlikely, and fruitful, partnership.
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Boston Harbor Islands | National Recreation Area
Unlike most National Parks and despite its proximity to the city, a visit to the Boston Harbor Islands can still feel like a secret escape.
Since 1991, Ethan Beeler has been a ranger based at Boston National Historical Park, where his territory includes the Bunker Hill Monument, the Charlestown Navy Yard, the U.S.S. Constitution, Faneuil Hall, and other iconic downtown sites.
Where can a history-loving Yankee go to commemorate the Civil War? These 5 coastal forts are a great place to start.