Explore the life of Mary Baker Eddy

Get to know the Discoverer, Founder, and Leader of Christian Science

Her story

$100,000 Matching Challenge! 

The 2022 Historic House Appeal is under way. Your gift will help Longyear maintain and operate the eight houses where Mary Baker Eddy lived as her mission unfolded. Thanks to generous Longyear friends, all donations up to $100,000 will be matched dollar for dollar—essentially doubling your donation!

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Welcome Home!

The eight Mary Baker Eddy Historic Houses are now open for a full schedule of tours and programs. Come learn more about the life of the Discoverer and Founder of Christian Science in the very places where her story unfolded. We look forward to seeing you. 

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Four Intrepid Pioneers 

In 1917, as Mary Beecher Longyear embarked on her lifework to preserve the history of Mary Baker Eddy and the early Christian Science movement, she gathered four First Members of The Mother Church at her home—Mary Eastaman, Ellen Clark, Janet Colman, and Julia Bartlett. The photograph taken that day inspired our series, “Portrait of Four Women.” 

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The Mary Baker Eddy Historic Houses Welcome You

April 21, 2022

Come on in! Longyear is happy to announce that its Mary Baker Eddy Historic Houses are now fully open for tours.   “The Longyear guiding staff has been looking forward to having regular tours in person this year,” says Pam Partridge, director of education and historic houses. In Massachusetts, visitors can learn the inspiring story of…

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A $100,000 Matching Challenge for the Historic Houses

April 19, 2022

“I love to tell the story. . .” one of Mary Baker Eddy’s favorite hymns begins. Here at Longyear, we love to tell the story as well! And when you support the eight Mary Baker Eddy Historic Houses, you support the telling of the story of the Discoverer, Founder, and Leader of Christian Science—in the…

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It's Living Stone season at Longyear!

February 23, 2022

Spring is on the horizon here in New England! At Longyear Museum, this means that we’ll soon be planting a fresh crop of Living Stones on the Pleasant View Walk. If you have been thinking of ordering one, now is the time.   The Pleasant View Walk is the focal point of the Museum’s outdoor…

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Longyear is hiring

February 22, 2022

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 five positions: assistant manager of business operation; writer/content creator; development officer; development assistant; weekend visitor services representative. Learn more about these important roles…

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Doorway Discovery

January 27, 2022

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…

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Browse our archive of research articles about Mary Baker Eddy and the early Christian Science movement

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Edward Kimball: Normal Class Teacher (1899)
Edward Kimball: Normal Class Teacher (1899)

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Caroline and Edward Bates
Caroline and Edward Bates

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Foundational Work in Lynn (1870-1881)
Foundational Work in Lynn (1870-1881)

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Building The Mother Church (1894)
Building The Mother Church (1894)

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Mrs. Eddy’s Gift for Giving
Mrs. Eddy’s Gift for Giving

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Mrs. Eddy’s Home in Roslindale
Mrs. Eddy’s Home in Roslindale

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Minnie Hall: Pioneer in Colorado
Minnie Hall: Pioneer in Colorado

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Laura and John Lathrop
Laura and John Lathrop

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Publishing Science and Health (1875)
Publishing Science and Health (1875)

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Tour the Mary Baker Eddy Historic Houses

Get to know more about her life and work by visiting the eight historic houses in Longyear’s collection

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Visit the Museum in Chestnut Hill

Our museum, located just outside of Boston, is open to the public and offers free exhibits and a library

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