Historic Highfield Welcomes Four New Board Members at Annual Meeting
The Historic Highfield Board of Directors welcomed four new members at its Annual Meeting held on July 14. David S. Fowler, Joel Nimar, Dana Rodin and Thomas M. Whitney join the organization as new directors. See the full press release here and learn more about our new members.
Highfield Hall honored with 2010 Massachusetts Preservation Award
The Massachusetts Historical Commission and the Secretary of the Commonwealth have recognized the restoration of Highfield Hall with a 2010 Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Award. This annual award is presented to preservation projects or individuals that have displayed an outstanding commitment to historic preservation in Massachusetts. The award was presented to Historic Highfield in a formal ceremony that took place at The Massachuestts Historical Commission on May 18. Secretary William Francis Galvin, Chairman of the Massachusetts Historical Commission, applauded Highfield Hall saying, “The careful restoration of Highfield Hall and the remarkable dedication of Historic Highfield demonstrate a strong commitment to historic preservation that goes well beyond what is normally expected.” Citations from the Massachusetts Senate and the Massachusetts House of Representatives were presented to Historic Highfield and accepted by Executive Director Barbara Milligan, along with the 2010 Preservation Award.
Historic Highfield announces summer-long celebration of gardens at Highfield Hall.
February 2010
Historic Highfield will be launching a major fundraising initiative this summer to fund the restoration of the historic landscape surrounding Highfield Hall. The effort will include a celebration of gardens with headline speakers, gardening workshops, and an art exhibition entitled Glories of the Garden. Featured speakers include Peter Hatch, Director of Gardens and Grounds at Monticello; John Forti, Curator of Historic Landscapes at Strawberry Banke; and Lucinda Brockway, noted landscape designer and preservationist who prepared the plan for the Highfield garden restoration. More details to follow.
Falmouth Recieves Designation as a Preserve America Community
Fall 2009
The White House has named Falmouth as a Preserve Amercia Community. This special designation recognizes Falmouth's efforts to save and preserve local history through the preservation of its historical resources and open spaces. Highfield Hall was proud to have been a part of this very special honor. Read more about Preserve America.
Highfield Hall Receives IMLS Museums
for America Grant
July 22, 2008
Historic Highfield, Inc. has been awarded a federal grant
from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to fund a
comprehensive interpretive strategy for Highfield Hall. The
grant will fund a permanent, professionally-designed exhibition "The
Highfield Story," as well as mobile interpretive stations
throughout the Hall and a self-guided tour brochure for the
gardens and grounds. "This is a very
prestigious award, and we are honored to be in such esteemed
company" stated Highfield Hall's Executive Director Barbara
Milligan. "The funding has energized our staff and
volunteers and we are excited to embark on this project, which
will greatly enhance the visitor experience at Highfield Hall." More
information about the grant can be obtained from the IMLS
website.
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