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Another treasure in our quilt collection is one made by the Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor. This intriguing quilt with beautiful red and white patterns was given to the Blue Hill Historical...

Our Collections Committee recently conducted an inventory of its quilt collection, documenting more than 40 quilts, comforters and quilt tops from the Society’s collection.  Among the many quilts are a...

This 2.5 story Greek Revival building was built in 1842 by Joseph and Thomas Y. Davidson, a father-son duo, who also designed the building based on the popular designs of architect Asher Benjamin. Davidson...

This two story Greek Revival building was built by Joseph Parker Thomas in 1839 as a home for him and his wife, Melinda (Holt) Thomas. Joseph Thomas had an array of careers while living in this home, starting...

Starting with “Squire Stevens Homestead”, this two story Federal-style home was built by George Stevens (1775 – 1852), son of Benjamin Stevens (1732-1793) and Hannah Varnum (1736-1805)...

This 1847 Greek Revival home on Union Street is a showcase of skills by local architect Thomas Lord (1805 – 1880), who is credited with bringing classical motifs seen in Ancient Greece architecture...