The History of Naumkeag (Digital Exclusive)

The History of Naumkeag (Digital Exclusive)

In 1884, Joseph Choate, a prominent New York attorney and his wife, Caroline, had a 44-room shingle-style summer retreat built in Stockbridge, MA.  Several generations of the Choate family lived at the estate until daughter Mabel Choate bequeathed it to The Trustees...
The Bennington Battle Monument (Digital Exclusive)

The Bennington Battle Monument (Digital Exclusive)

The historical structures in Bennington, Vermont go far beyond covered bridges, and lead back to the very founding of our nation.   On August 17, 1777, Brigadier General John Stark and his men defeated General Burgoyne‘s British Army in what became known as the Battle...
From Salerno to Springfield (Digital Exclusive)

From Salerno to Springfield (Digital Exclusive)

In this digital extra, we learn about Bracigliano , the little village in Salerno, Italy, that produced so much of the Italian population in Springfield’s South End area.  Explore the colorful history and vibrant Italian American community of Springfield’s South End...