Category: HAHS Features
-
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.
-
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.
-
5 HAHS sites awarded in 4th Round of Dorothy C. Radgowski Learning Through Women’s Achievement in the Arts grants
The National Trust for Historic Preservation announced grants totaling $76,577 for five Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios sites during Women’s History Month. These funding efforts aim to enhance the partnership with the Where Women Made History program, fostering K-5 students’ engagement in STEAM education inspired by women’s achievements.
-
Whatever It Takes: Five Artists Who Used Unconventional Materials to Create Art in Their Homes
In January 2025, the Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios program will celebrate its 25th anniversary by welcoming its largest-ever class of affiliate members, featuring 19 new sites. These sites honor artists who creatively used unconventional materials, showcasing the unique techniques employed in their homes and studios.
-
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.
-
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…
-
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.
-
James Castle House hosts HAHS Traveling Exhibition | February 13 to November 8
The exhibition “Where Art Begins: The People and Places of the Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios Program” will be held at the James Castle House in Boise, Idaho, from February 13 to November 8, 2025. It showcases photographs of 61 artists’ homes and studios associated with The National Trust for…
-
National Trust Announces 19 New HAHS Affiliate Sites
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has expanded its Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios program, adding 19 new affiliate sites, its largest growth since 2000. This milestone coincides with HAHS’ 25th anniversary and enhances representation of diverse artistic legacies, including women, Asian American, Indigenous, and Black artists across various states.
-
Frelinghuysen-Morris House and Studio Featured in The Magazine ANTIQUES
The Magazine ANTIQUES published an article by Gregory Cerio featuring the Frelinghuysen Morris House and Studio in Lenox, Massachusetts, built in 1930. The avant-garde duo of George L. K. Morris and Suzy Frelinghuysen, artists and key advocates for abstract art in America, resided there, leaving behind a lasting legacy.