Historic New England

Cultural philanthropy has played an essential role in the growth of 111-year-old Historic New England, a national leader in historic preservation and storytelling. Historic New England's thirty-eight homes, farms, and landscapes, all open to the public, and collection of over 1.5 million artifacts, documents, and objects, cover more than four hundred years of New England history. Historic New England provides extensive programs for young people, adults, and preservation professionals and administers the nation's largest easement program protecting historic properties.