Get to know the Discoverer, Founder, and Leader of Christian Science
On Saturday, April 1, at 11 a.m. EDT, come and learn about how Mary Baker Eddy and her family used to make maple syrup and maple sugar on their farm in New Hampshire! This Longyear for Kids program is designed for children ages 4 to 8, but all are welcome.
Does the Museum’s mission—to advance “the understanding of the life and work of Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer, Founder, and Leader of Christian Science”—speak to you? Longyear is currently seeking to fill several positions: facilities specialist, development assistant, and part-time visitor services representatives for weekends. We hope to hear from you!
Please join us for a four-day, three-night bus trip that will visit the Mary Baker Eddy Historic Houses, as well as other important sites in the history of the Christian Science movement. In 2023, Longyear will offer a spring tour (June 7-10) and a fall tour (Sept. 28-Oct. 1). Early registration is encouraged!
Wherever you are in the world, you can now visit the recently restored Mary Baker Eddy Historic House in Amesbury, Massachusetts. Please join us for a virtual open house. Enjoy a video tour of the house with Longyear's director of historic houses, learn about the restoration, and explore a 3D model of the home. There's also a special video program and a craft for kids!
Pleasant View, where Mary Baker Eddy lived in Concord, New Hampshire, from 1892 to 1907, occupied a special place in her heart. A granite archway, engraved with the name Eddy, and an intricate wrought-iron gate welcomed visitors to the property. Across the lawn in one direction was an ornate fountain stocked with goldfish. A…
Does the Museum’s mission—to advance “the understanding of the life and work of Mary Baker Eddy, the Discoverer, Founder, and Leader of Christian Science”—speak to you? Longyear is currently hiring for three positions: facilities specialist; development assistant; weekend visitor services representative. Learn more about these important roles and read our job descriptions here. We hope…
Earlier this summer, the Longyear staff and guides at the Mary Baker Eddy Historic House in Amesbury, Massachusetts, welcomed the public for a special open house during Amesbury Days, a celebration of town history. Neighbors, old-house buffs, and Longyear members and friends—about 80 in all—toured the house, which dates to 1780 and was owned by…
It’s a simple notation in pencil: “Feb 21 1908.” But it’s also important evidence of some of the adjustments made to ensure that Mary Baker Eddy felt at home when she moved to Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Mrs. Eddy had arrived on Jan. 26, 1908, at the large estate that brought her closer to The First…
Longyear Museum is delighted to announce that 8 Broad Street, the Mary Baker Eddy Historic House in Lynn, Massachusetts, has been designated a National Historic Landmark by the United States Department of the Interior. This is the highest level of recognition for a historic site in the United States. “National Landmarks are historic places that…
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