Magazine

Ask Historic New England | June 2018

Is there a way to install carpeting on my stairs without damaging the historic wood? —Heather M., Peterborough, NH Modern carpet tack strips, used to install wall-to-wall carpeting, can cause considerable damage to historic floors and stair treads. They create countless holes, and when removed they gouge the floorboards. A less destructive method involves securing […]

New England

This Issue June 2018 | Sure Shots

I picked up my first real camera in college in the mid-1990s. It was a Pentax K1000. It shot film, of course, and it was rock solid. Just metal and glass. I could have pounded nails with it. I shot the heck out of that thing, and when I used it up, I moved on […]

Vermont

Scenes from the Vermont Center for Ecostudies

Since 2007, the Vermont Center for Ecostudies has been a force for research and conservation for wildlife across the Americas — as well as right in its own backyard.

Breakfast & Brunch

Favorite Doughnut Recipes

Spiced, glazed, frosted, or cream-filled, doughnuts are a beloved treat in New England. Here are some of our favorite homemade doughnut recipes.

Fish & Seafood

Favorite Clam Recipes

Whether in a dip, chowder, or crispy cake, clams are a favorite New England seafood that can be enjoyed in various ways. Here are some of our favorite clam recipes.

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