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Historic Sites and Homes Massachusetts Historical Commission Researchers often confuse the Massachusetts Historical Society with the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC). The Historical Commission is the state agency responsible for the oversight and preservation of historic sites and homes in Massachusetts. Additional information is available at the MHC website. Massachusetts Historical Commission 220 Morrissey Boulevard Boston, MA 02125 (617) 727-8470 Historic New England Historic New England, formerly The Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities (SPNEA), owns and operates as museums many historic homes in New England. Historic New England also operates an "Old House Resource Line" for questions about the preservation and renovation of historic properties. Additional information is available at the Historic New England website. Historic New England 141 Cambridge Street Boston, MA 02114 (617) 227-3956 Old House Resource Line: (781) 891-1985, ext. 229 The American Association of Museums The American Association of Museums (AAM) produces The Official Museum Directory, a comprehensive listing of museums that includes historic sites and homes. The directory is published by National Register Publishing and is available at many public and academic libraries. Additional information is available at the AAM website. The International Council of Museums The International Council of Museums (ICOM) provides alphabetical listings of U.S. museums as well as museums worldwide. Additional information is available at the ICOM website. The Victorian Society in America / New England Chapter Based in Boston, in Back Bay's historic Gibson House Museum, the Society offers popular and educational programs to foster increased appreciation of our Victorian past, and through its annual awards acts as a lively advocate for the preservation of New England's significant 19th century resources. The Society also serves as an advocate for the preservation of Boston's and New England's nineteenth-century built environment. Additional information is available at the Victorian Society website. |
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