The Basics of House Research – Links and Resources

Once you’ve signed up to display a poster you’ll be on the official map. But to do that poster, you may want to research the history of your home. Barb Bailey, of the Newburyport Preservation Trust, has put together a neat summary of key tools and resources. Here they are: Take advantage of other resources…

Gearing Up For 2023

Yankee Homecoming is on the horizon – and so is “If This House Could Talk”. This year it’s July 29, 2023 – August 6, 2023. This website has a huge amount of information on participating in “If This House Could Talk”, and lessons learned in our 7 years of doing this. But let’s boil it…

The Perfect Gift for the Newburyport History Buff

2022 Edition! Here’s the BEST Holiday Gift EVER! HOT OFF THE PRESSES, THE 2022 EDITION. You can walk the streets of Newburyport and read the self written histories of over 80 homes and places of Newburyport. Fascinating, intriguing and historical information on 148 pages, all in one place! Purchase locally at Jabberwockey Bookshop in the Tannery.Or…

They Make “If This House Could Talk” Happen

It’s been another great year of “If This House Could Talk” in 2022 — the best YH yet, post pandemic! Close to eighty homes participated! Year seven is in the books. I originally thought this was a one year add-on event to Yankee Homecoming, but, to steal a phrase, these talking houses have legs! But…

Even Rings Island is On Board!

Another great year of community participation in “If This House Could Talk” is coming up during Yankee Homecoming….Even Ring’s Island is getting in the act! Residents have been known for their “untraditional” house stories – like the Pink House, a yard on Strong Street, or super fund sites. But now we’ve hopped the river –…

New “If This House Could Talk” Sign Technology!

After 6 years of “If This House Could Talk” in Newburyport, it’s getting pretty routine. But just when you think there’s nothing new on the Merrimack..Let’s Talk Signs! There is new sign technology! We started years ago with paper, then poster board, added dry cleaner bags to keep them dry, then clear adhesive wrap. But…

2022 – Residents! Start Your Signs!

Yankee Homecoming is fast approaching, and so is “If This House Could Talk”. This is our 7th Year – and we’re hoping everyone knows the drill. But in case you are new to “If This House Could Talk”, here’s a recap. Let’s focus on: What “If This House Could Talk” is all about. How to…

It’s a wrap! Another great year of “If This House Could Talk”

Close to 90 Signs were on display this year for Yankee Homecoming’s annual “If This House Could Talk”. An added delight was the Heritage Tour Scavenger Hunt featuring many of the signs as clues. Great job by Ghlee Woodworth organizing that. Every year I am simply amazed at the sense of community and dedication to…

Less than a month to go!

Celebrate getting through 2020, and be part f “If This House Could Talk – Newburyport” – only a few weeks left to get ready. Page thru this website to get more detailed info if this is all new to you. See the map to find houses that are participating during Yankee Homecoming. Add your house…