Christmas at Christine Chitnis’s house means a dazzling display of colorful handmade crafts and vintage decorations.
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The long-dead Native language Wopânâak that once greeted the Pilgrims is today again being spoken.
New England
Finding the Best Foliage Columbus Day Weekend
It’s finally the big weekend! Columbus Day provides a well-timed three day weekend during the height of foliage season, meaning it’s peak time for leaf peepers. New England rolls out the red carpet for the holiday, not just with the colors in the trees, but with many fantastic annual events scheduled as well. Fall festivals […]
Sounding like the locals isn’t easy. Accent coach Thom Jones takes us on a tour of New England dialects and accents.
Adorned with portraits of American heroes and depicting important battle scenes and scenic views, antique Historical Staffordshire is a popular collectible.
New England
The Encyclopedia of Fall: V Is for Vineyard
Today, you’ll find vineyards all over New England. Take a drive along the southern coasts of Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut in October and, assuming the hard frosts haven’t hit too early, you’ll see glorious golden foliage blanketing the long, straight rows of vines.
New England
A Brief History
7000 B.C. The first maples appear on the New England landscape. New Jersey tourists soon follow. September 1818 Mass.’ Topsfield Fair, now one of the oldest existing agricultural fairs in the country, opens. September 7-8, 1846 Henry David Thoreau, with friends, makes his first ascent of Maine’s Mount Katahdin. His finding: “Nature was here something […]
New England
Classic New England Foliage Scenes
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Hugh J. Gourley, III (1931-2012)
Hugh J. Gourley, III, director of the Colby College Museum of Art from 1966 until 2002, passed away in Portland, Maine, on July 25 at the age of 81. There is no way to overstate the impact Hugh Gourley had on the Colby museum, Colby College itself, and the Maine art scene. There is no […]
New England
The 25 Best Beach Towns in New England
Whether you’re looking for waves to ride, long stretches of sand, or lots of family activities, one of these picks is sure to be the ideal getaway for you.
Where to Stay in Little Compton, Rhode Island: Edith Pearl Bed and Breakfast If you are traveling with a pet, give Edith Pearl a try. Canine hosts Oreo and Cressa welcome dog friends, providing beds, bowls, and toys. Dogsitting is available for an extra fee. edithpearl.com Where to Eat in Little Compton, Rhode Island: […]
Where to Stay in Watch Hill, Rhode Island: Ocean House This Victorian grande dame may have undergone a five-year, $140 million facelift, but it hasn’t forgotten its roots. You’ll find afternoon tea on the porch and Friday night clambakes on the beach. oceanhouseri.com Where to Eat in Watch Hill, Rhode Island: Seasons at Ocean […]