Fruitlands: preserving New England

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The Fruitlands Museums in Harvard, MA, houses some of the most important facets of 19th century American history, including furniture, clothing, pottery, painted leather, carved wood and decorative art. The museum is the brainchild of Clara Endicott Sears and Mary Peabody Sears.

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Old Salem anew

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Community artist and art collector Bob Timberlake helped Lexington Furniture Industries in its reproductions of the Old Salem home furnishings. These authentic reproductions reflect the simple yet dedicated craftmanship exhibited by its immigrant pioneers, the German Moravians.

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Castle Ashby weekend

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Castle Ashby in Northamptonshire, England, is a 16th century stately home set on a 10,000-acre estate. Castle Ashby has remained a private home but it is open for a few wekend house parties every year.

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