May 2011 – Thirty-one of the region’s finest historic properties are open free to the public on Saturday, June 4, when Historic New England hosts a region-wide open house. In Gloucester, you can visit the Beauport, Sleeper – McCann House; the eclectic seaside summer home of one of America’s first interior designers, Henry Davis Sleeper. With a new roof, restored and repaired chimneys, 249 conserved window sash and a restored historically accurate Arts and Crafts style landscape, now is a perfect time to experience Beauport. Hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with guided tours on the hour, the last tour starts at 4:00 p.m. Beauport opens for the season on Wednesday, June 1.
These Historic New England house museums on the North Shore offer free tours on June 4:
Massachusetts
Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House, Gloucester, 1907
Boardman House, Saugus, 1692
Coffin House, Newbury, 1678
Cogswell’s Grant, Essex, 1728
Dole-Little House, Newbury, c. 1715
Gedney House, Salem, 1665
Phillips House, Salem, 1821
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I went to Beauport today and got a family membership. I was in awe through the tour. The guide was so friendly and knowledgeable. They offer special events like tea parties and three hour tours, so glad I have the membership because it is worth going back for more and you get to tour 35 other Historic sites too. The colors and artistic talent blew me away. The view of the harbor is breathtaking as well as the landscaping. You really do not want to miss taking the tour.
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Especially Beauport, but all the Historic New England properties are very active. It is not just walk through and smell the mildew. That is “yesterdays” historic scene. Thanks to Pilar Garro and her team, I cannot imagine Beauport being in better condition at any time. They have even unearthed and rebuilt the old buried landscape design as mentioned and illustrated above. Go and get a schedule of events there. They are pretty economical too!
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