Kat LoPalo
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New Educational Resources from HAHS Sites on Women’s History
Recipients of the Dorothy C. Radgowski Learning through Women’s Achievement in the Arts Grant, a collaborative project between two programs of the National Trust for Historic Preservation—Where Women Made History (WWMH) and Historic Artists’ Homes & Studios (HAHS)—have come up with many creative ways to teach kids to express themselves through art, innovate through…
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2025 Holiday Gift Guide
The post promotes “13 Gifts from Historic Sites” by Emma Peters, highlighting comfort and joy in the context of winter. It emphasizes gift options suited for various preferences, including cozy apparel, artistic items, and seasonal home décor, appealing to different tastes as daylight decreases.
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“Ghost Stories” from 3 HAHS Sites
Each October, guides at historic sites prepare for visitors curious about potential hauntings, balancing respect for the past with the allure of unexplained encounters. These sites invite reflection on legacies left behind.
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Celebrating Disability History at the National Trust for Historic Preservation
The content highlights the historical significance of sites associated with artists and politicians with disabilities, focusing on their adaptations in art and daily life. Through the National Trust for Historic Preservation, it showcases seven figures who used their experiences to inspire others, emphasizing their contributions to society and creativity.
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Celebrating 25 Years of HAHS in Patron Magazine
Chris Byrne interviews Helen Harrison in Patron Magazine, discussing the mission and history of HAHS. The piece features insights about the impact of homes and studios on US art history.
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Reuben Hale House in The Palm Beach Post
A historic home in West Palm Beach’s El Cid neighborhood has gained national recognition as the former residence and studio of a significant local artist, now accessible to the public.
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HAHS featured in Art New England (July/August 2025)
The article discusses the appeal of artists’ homes and studios as tourist destinations, highlighting their role in inspiring creativity. It focuses on a recent expansion of the Historic Artists’ Homes & Studios network, which now includes eighty sites across the U.S., marking its largest growth since 2000.
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Join us on Zoom for “Persona and Place: Artists and Sites of the Historic Artists’ Homes and Studio Program”
Join us on Zoom for a talk led by HAHS Director Valerie Balint, in connection with James Castle House’s current exhibition, Where Art Begins: The People and Places of the Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios Program (on view until November 8, 2025). Friday, July 25, 2025 from 6:00–7:00 pm MT(5:00-6:00pm PT…
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Exhibition at The Mark Twain House & Museum features HAHS sites
The exhibition “Holding Space: The Historic Homes of Artists and Writers Interpreted by Adrien Broom” opens on May 30, 2025, at The Mark Twain House & Museum. It features 56 cinematic photographs that merge historical research with artistic interpretation, showcasing the essence of creative spaces associated with prominent artists and…
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First ever LGBTQ+ site-based history grant program announced
The LGBTQ+ Heritage Alliance, led by Ken Lustbader, is a new initiative focused on amplifying LGBTQ+ history and culture in America. It aims to document overlooked stories and has launched a pioneering grant program for LGBTQ+ site-based projects, fostering a national network to support this vital historical work.