Kayleigh Danowski
Sep 23 min
The Women Who Carved the Turkey: A Lippitt Lineage of Tradition and Preservation
Lippitt House was passed down through a line of women who acted as stewards of family tradition and conservators of the property.
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preserveri
Jul 72 min
Exploring History Through Guided Tours of Lippitt House Museum
Lippitt House Museum is a ‘hidden’ attraction—it is one of the few historic houses in the city that you can tour inside.
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Jane Bird, Museum Associate
Jan 112 min
An Event for the Ages, Starring: Governor Henry Lippitt
In 1876, the eyes of every American were trained on the heart of Philadelphia as a celebration for the ages played out from May to...
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Anik Levcovici, Intern
Sep 12, 20233 min
Reinventing 1893: The Rehanging of Mary Lippitt Steedman’s Bedchamber
Our homes become a museum of who we are, each item speaking to our interests and experiences. Whether it be a strategically placed doily...
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Jane Bird, Museum Associate
Jul 28, 20232 min
A Touch of the Gothic
Despite the solemn Renaissance Revival façade, it strikes many visitors as they enter Lippitt House Museum that this 1865 mansion is not...
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Carrie Taylor, Museum Director
Mar 17, 20231 min
One Chip at a Time: A Paint Conservation Project
The elaborate interior painting is probably Lippitt House’s most striking feature. But over the years, moisture from several different...
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Dana Richie, Intern
Jan 3, 20233 min
House at Work Tour: Working Spaces, Working Stories
A house as beautiful and grand as Lippitt House did not maintain itself. It required a significant amount of upkeep and work. Though the...
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Devne’t DeGrandmont, Graduate Intern
May 31, 20221 min
Embracing Changes
This spring, I had the pleasure of working with Director Carrie Taylor to help re-vamp and re-form the annual fundraising event for...
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Hanna Rashidi, Intern & Guest Blogger
May 4, 20222 min
Taste of Providence: The Community Connections of Food
Through the dive into dining culture at Lippitt House Museum in the #TasteofProvidence series, it becomes clear that the customs and...
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Hanna Rashidi, Intern & Guest Blogger
Apr 20, 20222 min
A Taste of Providence: The Rise of Chocolate
The dining room of Lippitt House Museum is home to an array of art pieces, though none are quite as intriguing as The Chocolate Girl....
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