Maple, rush seats; 1730-1750. New England; 40 ½" h. x 19" w. x 15" d. < Back Assembled Set of Nine Queen Anne Side Chairs First Floor - Dining Room Furniture and Hard Furnishings Maple, rush seats; 1730-1750. New England; 40 ½" h. x 19" w. x 15" d. Solid vasiform splats and crest rails, molded faces of stiles. Some have square framed side and rear stretchers, some with turned stretchers. Woven rush seats over ring-and-ball front stretchers, Spanish feet. Condition overall is good given age and use. Note: The crest rails and stile molding profiles are of the early Queen Anne style. Previous Next

Lecture featuring Keith Simpson: Our Changing Landscape over 400 years < Back Keith Simpson - Feb. 8, 2023 Lecture featuring Keith Simpson: Our Changing Landscape over 400 years Previous Next

St. Louis, MO < Back Gateway Arch St. Louis, MO 2018 Established: Size: 90.9 acres Visitors: 2,055,309 in 2019 Summary Wildlife Sounds of the Park Things to Do When to Visit Ties to Stephen Mather Fun Fact Previous Next

Lassen County, CA < Back Lassen Volcanic Lassen County, CA 1916 Established: Size: 106,452 acres Visitors: 499,435 in 2018 Summary Wildlife Sounds of the Park Things to Do When to Visit Ties to Stephen Mather Fun Fact Previous Next

< Back Scholars Lecture featuring Thomas Wickman: "Winter's Past and Winter's Future" Weds., Jan 26, 7 pm, Barn, $25/15 members As winter weather in the twenty-first century Northeast becomes milder, this lecture asks what we can learn from the more frigid winters of the Little Ice Age (c. 1300-1850). What good came from a stable snowpack or frozen rivers—and for whom? Indigenous communities made preparations to live well in winter, crafting footwear, storing food, telling stories about winters past, and making winter a season of abundance. New England settlers were slow adapt to the new climate, and colonists imposed new kinds of winter suffering on Native people. This lecture suggests that a “vernal bias” in the historiography of early North America has obscured rich and contested winter histories. Studying winter ecology and reckoning with winter events should help people redefine settler colonialism, recognize Indigenous continuance, and imagine possible responses to anthropogenic climate change. Tom Wickman is the author of Snowshoe Country: An Environmental and Cultural History of Winter in the Early American Northeast. He received his PhD from Harvard University and is associate professor of History and American Studies at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. Previous Next

Southeastern New England, 1780-1810 Mahogany; 27" h. x 28" w. x 20" d. < Back Rectangular Table with Canted Corners First Floor - Parlor Furniture and Hard Furnishings Southeastern New England, 1780-1810 Mahogany; 27" h. x 28" w. x 20" d. An overhanging top with a thumbnail molded edge and canted corners; four turned and tapered legs ending in offset button feet. Table rails have a beaded bottom edge. Note: Canted corners were seldom if ever employed in late 18th century furniture. There is no way to determine when the canted corners on this table were cut. Previous Next

Northern Europe, 1825-1875. Painted and gilded pine, mirrored glass; 19 ¾" h. x 9 ⅞" w. < Back Looking Glass Second Floor - SW Bedroom Other Decorative Arts Northern Europe, 1825-1875. Painted and gilded pine, mirrored glass; 19 ¾" h. x 9 ⅞" w. With a carved and pierced crest with green and red floral motifs against a light brown painted frame. Frame surround is molded and painted with parcelgilt inner edge and corners; bottom of frame pierced with red and green detail. Previous Next

Brothers in Arms < Back Kevin Callahan - May 26, 2021 Brothers in Arms Previous Next

Winter paint & sip led by our expert Lisa Thoren! < Back Paint & Sip! Winter paint & sip led by our expert Lisa Thoren! Previous Next

Sizes range 11 ¾” h. – 7 ½” h.; early 20th century. < Back Three Painted Cast Iron Door Stops First Floor - Parlor Other Decorative Arts Sizes range 11 ¾” h. – 7 ½” h.; early 20th century. Images are flowers, basket, a pair of black kittens; one repainted, none marked. Previous Next

268 mi S of Salt Lake City, UT < Back Bryce Canyon 268 mi S of Salt Lake City, UT 1928 Established: Size: 35,835 acres Visitors: 2,354,660 in 2022 Summary Bryce Canyon National Park, located in southern Utah, is renowned for its breathtaking landscape of intricate rock formations known as hoodoos, carved by erosion over millions of years. The park's main amphitheater, Bryce Amphitheater, showcases a mesmerizing array of colorful spires, arches, and cliffs, illuminated by the ever-changing light of dawn and dusk. Visitors can explore the park's network of trails, which wind through pine forests and along the canyon rim, offering panoramic views of the otherworldly scenery below. Beyond its geological wonders, Bryce Canyon is also a haven for wildlife, with opportunities to spot mule deer, mountain lions, and a variety of bird species. Whether marveling at the surreal rock formations, stargazing under the vast desert sky, or hiking among ancient bristlecone pines, Bryce Canyon National Park offers a truly unforgettable experience amidst the wonders of the American Southwest. Wildlife Bryce Canyon National Park is home to a diverse array of wildlife that thrives in its unique high desert ecosystem. Among the park's inhabitants are mule deer, often seen grazing in meadows or wandering along the canyon rim, while elusive mountain lions roam the more remote areas. Birdwatchers can spot a variety of species, including California condors, peregrine falcons, and Steller's jays, soaring above the hoodoos or nesting in the park's ponderosa pine forests. Smaller creatures such as golden-mantled ground squirrels and chipmunks scurry among the rocks, while reptiles like the plateau lizard bask in the sun. As visitors explore Bryce Canyon's trails and overlooks, they are treated to glimpses of the park's rich and diverse wildlife, adding to the allure of this spectacular natural wonder. Sounds of the Park Things to Do Visitors to Bryce Canyon National Park can enjoy hiking, biking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing, stargazing, and more. In the winter months, activities like snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are available as well. When to Visit Bryce Canyon National Park has a dry continental climate with warm summers and cold, snowy winters. Precipitation is relatively rare year-round. The park is typically busiest during the summer months (June-August). For mild temperatures and lower crowd levels, visit during the late spring (May) or fall (September-October). Ties to Stephen Mather Bryce Canyon National Park has a Stephen Mather plaque just outside the park's main visitor center. Bryce Canyon was designated as a national park in 1928, during Mather's directorship of the National Park Service. Despite this, Stephen Mather initially wanted Bryce Canyon to be a state park given its small size. Fun Fact Though hoodoos can be found on every continent, Bryce Canyon National Park has the largest density of hoodoos on earth. Previous Next

Leah Jones, pastry chef at Grace Farms and owner of Black Market Bread, led us in a colonial breadmaking workshop which involved baking AND tasting! First, Leah gave us a little history on bread and some information which helped us understand the "gluten free" craze a little better. Then we tasted various breads, baked by Leah, and drank wines chosen to pair with each bread. Finally, we made our own bread! < Back Colonial Breadmaking with Leah Jones - March 10, 2022 Leah Jones, pastry chef at Grace Farms and owner of Black Market Bread, led us in a colonial breadmaking workshop which involved baking AND tasting! First, Leah gave us a little history on bread and some information which helped us understand the "gluten free" craze a little better. Then we tasted various breads, baked by Leah, and drank wines chosen to pair with each bread. Finally, we made our own bread! Previous Next