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The New Yankee Craftsmen

Against all odds, these Yankee Craftsmen are keeping New England’s traditional arts and trades alive. Learn more about these talented New Englanders.

History

Remembering the Blizzard of 1888 | Yankee Classic

The Blizzard of 1888 dumped the greatest amount of snow ever to have fallen in the United States in one storm. And author Judd Caplovich discovered more about it than anyone who lived through it.

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Town Greens | New England Icons

Town greens established in the 18th century, or village greens as they’re more commonly known today, were thought to have been used for militia training, the grazing of livestock, and, at times, public punishment. Cast your vote for the prettiest town green in New England in the comment section below! And if you have a […]

Connecticut

Seaside Regional Center

Looking back from the seaside at the now abandoned facility. * Cass Gilbert, prominent American architect (United States Supreme Court Building designer) designed this building originally as the first institution designed for heliotropic(sun treatment) treatment of children suffering from tuberculosis. — in Waterford, Connecticut.

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Best Classic Yankee Covers | 2014 Fan Favorites

Our weekly Classic Cover Challenge on the Yankee Magazine Facebook page has proven itself to be one of our most popular features. Each Monday we put up two cover images from Yankee’s nearly 80-year history from the current month, and the winner takes on a challenger until the month is over. Here’s a roundup of […]

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Life of a Christmas Tree Seller | This May Be Your Tree Part III

Five hours south of Moffatt’s Christmas Tree Farm, Seth Johnson steers his flatbed truck into the Stamford, Connecticut, rest area. Earlier this morning, while Seth was loading on these Frasers and balsams in Northern Vermont, the loudest sound was a jake brake muttering on a milk truck coming off nearby Denton Hill. Now, as he […]

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The 5 Best Breweries in New England

What are the best breweries in New England? We asked beer, food & football expert Kerry J. Byrne to name the ones worth seeking out (and sampling!). New England’s beer culture is as rich and robust as a dark, toasty stout. Our region boasts more than 100 breweries, so picking the five best breweries in New […]

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A Christmas Miracle

A chance encounter stirs the author’s memory of the man who gave him a new life.

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