The Boston area is home to so many resplendent national historical treasures. Most residents have already seen the well-known, prominent sites from the region's colorful past. However, there are a number of hidden gems that tell the story of the personal lives and legacies of lesser-known figures in American history. One such locale is the Dorothy Quincy Homestead, located at the intersection of Hancock and Butler streets in Quincy.
The house's extensive collection of furnishings is significant for its historical value, marking both the family's progress and the evolution of early American interiors. It offers an intriguing glimpse into how tastes and lifestyles evolved over three centuries of occupants.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the talented documentary photographers at the New England Photography Biennial have written a book. This highly selective juried exhibit is currently in full swing at the Danforth Art Museum in Framingham, Mass. Held every two years, the show features innovative works by some of New England's finest photographic artists. While there are many first-rate entries, the documentary works are the most captivating of the collection.
This year also marks the 40th anniversary of the Danforth Art Museum and its associated studio art school. It is the only independent museum of its kind in the Metrowest region of Massachusetts, and features American painting and sculpture from the 19th century to the present.
