AgecroftHallMay 21 minApril's Abundance at AgecroftEnjoy this collection of flower photographs from one of our favorite times of year!
Libby HowlettMar 313 minAll In The DetailsSometimes, life is in the details. In the museum world, sometimes an object’s smallest detail can provide vast amounts of information....
Libby HowlettFeb 253 minPlaying FavoritesMany times, when people find out what I do for a living, the first question they ask is, “What is your favorite object?” I am always...
Libby HowlettJan 312 minThe Great SaltWhen reading a recipe, salt is usually included—even in those shockingly sweet baked goods! Salt has a very long history (search online...
AgecroftHallDec 31, 20211 minResponse to our August “Call for Help!”We are so lucky to have had a great response to our August Ask the Past (which you can read here) We are fortunate to have a family...
AgecroftHallNov 23, 20213 minPriest HoleIn the servants’ quarters on the upper floor of Agecroft Hall, there lies a secret space. What appears to be a solid, built in, shelf...
Libby HowlettOct 29, 20214 minA Tale of Two ThomasesWilliam Shakespeare famously asked “What’s in a name?”[1] Try naming a baby, a new pet, or a company—the challenge to pick the perfect...
AgecroftHallSep 30, 20212 minNew Perspectives on Old ObjectsHistory is constantly evolving—our knowledge grows and, at museums, our exhibits change to reflect that new knowledge. If you’ve visited...
Libby HowlettAug 31, 20211 minCan You Help?Agecroft Hall has a very long history. There’s been some version of the hall standing since approximately 1500. While we know about the...
Libby HowlettJul 31, 20212 minStrongboxes in the Agecroft CollectionEarlier this summer, digital money was in the news with dogecoin, a form of cryptocurrency, stock doing extremely well in the market....
AgecroftHallJun 30, 20213 minPortrait of Elizabeth FitzgeraldIn our upper hallway, a portrait of a woman hangs. This woman, Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Countess of Lincoln, was once thought to be the most...
Libby HowlettMay 31, 20216 minThe Fall of Anne BoleynToday, high-profile divorces are reported as breaking news. There have been many epic divorces throughout history. Divorces among famous...
AgecroftHallApr 30, 20212 minA Peek into our GardensFor this month’s blog post, I took a moment to speak with Joseph Day, our Head of Horticulture and Maintenance, about our magnificent...
AgecroftHallApr 12, 20212 minAgecroft's Tiffany ClockMantle Clock AH1967.0044 Late 1800s-early 1900s Brass Ormolu, Marble, Glass One of the many benefits of our self-guided tours is the...