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As we wind down from the height of summer, travelers and locals alike are headed home with stories of seasonal adventures. Many...
Laura Hecox: lighthouse keeper, collector, naturalist. Photographer. Here we piece together a richer picture of our founding collector by taking a new...
We have several books associated with our foundational collection, and this particular one is a small leather bound volume entitled “Shell-Book Freshwater...
January brings a new year and new opportunities for contemplation. Many take this occasion to make resolutions, though the new year is...
Walking down the collection’s basketry aisle, drinking in the breathtaking variety of shape, texture, and technique, a glint might catch your eye....
The Museum opened its doors to the public in 1905, and though the doors have changed over time, the task of stewarding...
