Massachusetts Treasures: A Guide to Marvelous, Must-See Museums
Autor Chuck D'Imperioen Limba Engleză Paperback – 12 sep 2018
In Massachusetts Treasures, Chuck D'Imperio explores more than forty museums scattered throughout the Bay State, from Cape Cod to the Berkshires. Many—but not all—might be considered “offbeat,” and each and every one is enchanting. Through personal visits and interviews with founders and directors, D'Imperio offers an inside glimpse into some of the Commonwealth's most unique museums, providing a valuable guide for road warriors and history buffs discovering Massachusetts either for the first or the tenth time.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781625343727
ISBN-10: 1625343728
Pagini: 332
Ilustrații: 42 b&w illus.
Dimensiuni: 140 x 203 x 23 mm
Greutate: 0.36 kg
Ediția:First Edition
Editura: Bright Leaf
Colecția Bright Leaf
ISBN-10: 1625343728
Pagini: 332
Ilustrații: 42 b&w illus.
Dimensiuni: 140 x 203 x 23 mm
Greutate: 0.36 kg
Ediția:First Edition
Editura: Bright Leaf
Colecția Bright Leaf
Notă biografică
CHUCK D'IMPERIO is a well-known radio personality from upstate New York and author of several books, including Unknown Museums of Upstate New York: A Guide to 50 Treasures.
Cuprins
Foreword
Author's Note
Map of the Regions of Massachusetts
Region One: Northeast
1. Hammond Castle Museum (Gloucester)
2. The Paper House (Rockport)
3. New England Quilt Museum (Lowell)
4. National Streetcar Museum at Lowell (Lowell)
5. Boott Cotton Mills Museum (Lowell)
Region Two: Greater Boston/Boston Metro
6. Museum of Bad Art (Somerville)
7. The Sports Museum (Boston)
8. Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum (Boston)
9. Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists (Boston)
10. Waterworks Museum (Boston)
11. Larz Anderson Auto Museum (Brookline)
12. The Plumbing Museum (Watertown)
13. Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History (Weston)
14. Golden Ball Tavern Museum (Weston)
15. The International Museum of World War II (Natick)
Region Three: Southeast
16. Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast/Museum (Fall River)
17. Battleship Cove (Fall River)
18. National Black Doll Museum of History and Culture (Mansfield)
19. Brockton Fire Museum (Brockton)
20. Museum of Antiquated Technology (Hanson)
21. Beer Can Museum (East Taunton)
22. Dighton Rock Museum (Berkley)
Region Four: Cape Cod
23. Coast Guard Heritage Museum (Barnstable)
24. John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum (Hyannis)
25. French Cable Station Museum (Orleans)
26. Mashpee Wampanoag Museum (Mashpee)
Region Five: Central
27. Fisher Museum at Harvard Forest (Petersham)
28. Willard House and Clock Museum (North Grafton)
29. Clara Barton Birthplace Museum (North Oxford)
30. Museum of Russian Icons (Clinton)
31. Massachusetts State Police Museum and Learning Center (South Grafton)
32. Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum (Fitchburg)
Region Six: Pioneer Valley
33. Flynt Center of Early New England Life (Deerfield)
34. Westhampton Museum and Blacksmith Shop (Westhampton)
35. Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum (Northampton)
36. Noble and Cooley Center for Historic Preservation (Granville)
37. Chester Railway Station Museum (Chester)
38. The Titanic Museum (Indian Orchard)
Region Seven: Berkshires
39. Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum (Adams)
40. Crane Museum of Papermaking (Dalton)
41. Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum (Lenox)
42. AniMagic Museum of Animation, Special Effects, and Art (Lee)
Author's Note
Map of the Regions of Massachusetts
Region One: Northeast
1. Hammond Castle Museum (Gloucester)
2. The Paper House (Rockport)
3. New England Quilt Museum (Lowell)
4. National Streetcar Museum at Lowell (Lowell)
5. Boott Cotton Mills Museum (Lowell)
Region Two: Greater Boston/Boston Metro
6. Museum of Bad Art (Somerville)
7. The Sports Museum (Boston)
8. Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum (Boston)
9. Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists (Boston)
10. Waterworks Museum (Boston)
11. Larz Anderson Auto Museum (Brookline)
12. The Plumbing Museum (Watertown)
13. Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History (Weston)
14. Golden Ball Tavern Museum (Weston)
15. The International Museum of World War II (Natick)
Region Three: Southeast
16. Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast/Museum (Fall River)
17. Battleship Cove (Fall River)
18. National Black Doll Museum of History and Culture (Mansfield)
19. Brockton Fire Museum (Brockton)
20. Museum of Antiquated Technology (Hanson)
21. Beer Can Museum (East Taunton)
22. Dighton Rock Museum (Berkley)
Region Four: Cape Cod
23. Coast Guard Heritage Museum (Barnstable)
24. John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum (Hyannis)
25. French Cable Station Museum (Orleans)
26. Mashpee Wampanoag Museum (Mashpee)
Region Five: Central
27. Fisher Museum at Harvard Forest (Petersham)
28. Willard House and Clock Museum (North Grafton)
29. Clara Barton Birthplace Museum (North Oxford)
30. Museum of Russian Icons (Clinton)
31. Massachusetts State Police Museum and Learning Center (South Grafton)
32. Top Fun Aviation Toy Museum (Fitchburg)
Region Six: Pioneer Valley
33. Flynt Center of Early New England Life (Deerfield)
34. Westhampton Museum and Blacksmith Shop (Westhampton)
35. Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum (Northampton)
36. Noble and Cooley Center for Historic Preservation (Granville)
37. Chester Railway Station Museum (Chester)
38. The Titanic Museum (Indian Orchard)
Region Seven: Berkshires
39. Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum (Adams)
40. Crane Museum of Papermaking (Dalton)
41. Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum (Lenox)
42. AniMagic Museum of Animation, Special Effects, and Art (Lee)
Recenzii
“D'Imperio introduced me, an avid museumgoer and museum professional, to venues I had never heard of before. After reading this book, I plan to visit many that piqued my interest.”—Kenneth C. Turino, manager of community engagement and exhibitions at Historic New England and coauthor of Haymarket
“Massachusetts Treasures provides useful information about the plethora of fascinating museums in the Commonwealth to help readers think about where they might want to visit. It is especially good at highlighting lesser-known museums.”—Barbara A. Mathews, public historian and director of academic programs at Historic Deerfield
“Massachusetts Treasures provides useful information about the plethora of fascinating museums in the Commonwealth to help readers think about where they might want to visit. It is especially good at highlighting lesser-known museums.”—Barbara A. Mathews, public historian and director of academic programs at Historic Deerfield