Brenton Simons on history, genealogy, collecting, and the arts

THE ANTIQUARTO

David Rencher to Receive History and Preservation Award

Welcome to The Antiquarto

David Rencher to Receive History and Preservation Award

The Antiquarto, Episode 6: Celebrating 175 Years of NEHGS

Upcoming online program: "The College of Arms in the 18th Century"

The Antiquarto, Episode 5: Charles Courtenay, 19th Earl of Devon

The Antiquarto, Episode 4: Of Plimoth Plantation, The 400th Anniversary Edition

Honoring Sir John Major

The Antiquarto, Episode 3: Emma Manners, Duchess of Rutland

The Antiquarto, Episode 2: Interview with D. Brenton Simons, Christian Di Spigna, and J. L. Bell

The Antiquarto, Episode 1: Conversation with Curt DiCamillo

Book Talks with Brenton: Vol 2

The Adams Homestead

Pictured: Doorway of John Adams birthplace. The first member of the New England Historic Genealogical Society in 1845 was the former...

Visiting with the Society of Colonial Wars and other friends in Palm Beach

Pictured: Brenton Simons at a dinner of the Florida Society of Colonial Wars, Palm Beach, Florida. One of our most distinguished partners...

A rare 1694 view of Boston Harbor

Our Story: a powerful view into Wampanoag tribal history

A compelling, interactive exhibit, "Our Story: 400 Years of Wampanoag History," will open at the New England Historic Genealogical...

William M. Fowler, Jr., "Revered among Boston historians"

Above: Brenton Simons delivering Mayor Walsh's proclamation of "William M. Fowler Day" at the Harvard Club of Boston. On Thursday,...

Mathew Brady and Civil War-era photographs

Above: A carte de visite of the Hon. Alexander Hamilton Bailey, the gr-gr-great grandfather of Brenton Simons, as photographed by Mathew...

The contrasting fortunes of two brothers in the age of the American Revolution

Pictured: Author David Rutland, 11th Duke of Rutland One of the most interesting books I have had the pleasure to read recently was...

A visit to the Winter Antiques Show

Above: Elle Shushan at the Winter Antiques Show. Visiting with colleagues, friends, and NEHGS members -- not to mention perusing great...

A walk through The Crooked and Narrow Streets of Boston

I recently had the honor of writing a new foreword to Annie H. Thwing's classic, The Crooked and Narrow Streets of Boston, 1630-1822,...

Why is Fitz Henry Lane special?

My friend and esteemed colleague Georgia Barnhill will be presenting what I know will be a fascinating talk on Fitz Henry Lane at the...

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