Kat LoPalo
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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.
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Join us for the opening of “Artists in Residence: Historic Artists Homes and Studios of the East End” – June 12, 2025
An upcoming exhibition titled “Artists in Residence” will showcase art from seven notable artists’ homes in East Hampton, running from June 12 to August 31, 2025, and is free to the public.
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5 HAHS Artists featured in Pride Month Pop-Up in Washington, DC
Join us for “LGBTQ+ Past in the Present: Queer Stories,” a pop-up exhibition at the Woodrow Wilson House in Washington, DC, from June 5-7, 2025. Explore LGBTQ+ histories and their impact on society, with free guided house tours on June 7 in celebration of World Pride. Registration is required.
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Shigeko Kubota Video Art Foundation featured by the National Trust for Historic Preservation
In January 2025, the Shigeko Kubota Video Art Foundation became part of the National Trust’s Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios program, marking a historic first for Asian artists in the initiative.
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From our partners at Side of Culture – a feature on Fonthill Castle
Bucks County, PA, is a hub of creativity, highlighted by Fonthill Castle and the Mercer Museum, both associated with Henry C. Mercer (1856–1930). Mercer’s legacy as an Arts and Crafts tile maker and archaeologist is preserved in his unique concrete home and the extensive collection of pre-industrial tools showcased nearby.
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Langlais Art Preserve featured in The Times Record
Langlais Art Preserve has received national historic recognition from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. It was included in the Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios network, marking the program’s most significant expansion since its inception in 2000, with 19 new affiliate sites added.
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9 Places Where Women Made History
In honor of Women’s History Month, the National Trust for Historic Preservation highlights nine historic sites where women made significant contributions, including two HAHS sites. Through its Where Women Made History program, the Trust aims to recognize and share the stories of influential women throughout U.S. history.
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Spotlight on the East Hampton Historical Society’s new STEAM program
The East Hampton Historical Society, through the Dorothy C. Radgowski Grant, launched the “Artistic Identities” program in 2023. It integrates STEAM, history, and art to explore gender, race, and class, honoring women artists in East Hampton and drawing inspiration from the Fowler family’s restoration. Children participate actively in this educational…
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Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park featured in Preservation Magazine, Winter 2025 issue
In New Hampshire’s Cornish countryside, Augustus Saint-Gaudens crafted a 12-foot bronze Lincoln, revolutionizing American art. His studio attracted artists, creating the “Cornish Colony.” Saint-Gaudens National Historical Park preserves 125 masterpieces, and a $650,000 renovation is revitalizing the historical colony center, maintaining the artist’s legacy and cultural influence.