Join us as we celebrate Black History Month with “Quietly Hidden: A Story of Architectural Salvage and Discovered Craftsmanship,” a lecture that honors and educates the achievements, resilience, and creativity of Black artisans. Senior Curator Christie Jackson will present her research on Long Hill where a story of early preservation, the untold story of enslaved artisans, and one family’s passion for history all combine. Her groundbreaking research uncovers Long Hill’s enriching history of the Federal-era ornamental carvings salvaged from Charleston, SC and used in the Sedgwick’s 1921 house created, in part, by highly skilled enslaved craftsmen.

Long Hill was the Beverly summer home of Atlantic Monthly editor Ellery Sedgwick and his family from 1916 until it was bequeathed to The Trustees in 1979. This lecture will take place inside the the historic home where participants will then join Christie as she gives a tour of the first floor of Long Hill to highlight the architectural elements included in her presentation. Participants should drive to the top of the hill, and look for our parking lot on the left.