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Maple Sugaring: Celebrating a Sweet Season

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.

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Bring your talents to Longyear!

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!

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Mary Baker Eddy’s New England

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!

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You’re Invited!

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!

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It’s Living Stones Season!

February 27, 2023

  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…

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Longyear is hiring

February 17, 2023

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…

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Amesbury House Welcomes the Community

July 19, 2022

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…

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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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Mary Baker Eddy Historic House in Lynn, Massachusetts, designated a National Historic Landmark

January 25, 2021

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

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Landmark Reorganization of the Church (1892)
Landmark Reorganization of the Church (1892)

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Visit to Pleasant View (1897)
Visit to Pleasant View (1897)

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Camilla Hanna: A Gifted Editor
Camilla Hanna: A Gifted Editor

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History of Concord (1725-1821)
History of Concord (1725-1821)

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Artwork in Mrs. Eddy’s Home
Artwork in Mrs. Eddy’s Home

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Christian Science at the World’s Fair (1893)
Christian Science at the World’s Fair (1893)

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Mary Armstrong: From Kansas to Boston
Mary Armstrong: From Kansas to Boston

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Leading from Concord (1889-1892)
Leading from Concord (1889-1892)

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Structure to Her Day
Structure to Her Day

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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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