Lincoln, MA
Lincoln was incorporated in 1754, formed from portions of Concord, Weston, Sudbury, and Lexington. Though rooted in colonial farming, the town later became known for its strong conservation ethic and preservation of open space, giving it a distinctly rural character close to Boston. Lincoln’s landscape of protected fields, historic homes, and literary and architectural landmarks reflects a community deeply committed to land stewardship and thoughtful development.
Recent Posts
The John Nelson House
When most people visit Minute Man National Historical Park, they come to experience the events of April 19, 1775. Yet scattered throughout the park are homes that tell another story: the story of what happened after the Revolution. The John Nelson House is one of them. Built beginning around 1808, the house stands on land […]
St Joseph Church
Tucked quietly along the border of Lincoln and Weston, St. Joseph Church is easy to pass without a second glance. Yet this modest white chapel tells the story of a changing New England community and the families who made it their spiritual home for more than a century. The church was established in 1906 to […]
Paul Revere’s Capture Site
This quiet memorial marks the site of Paul Revere’s capture on the night of April 18-19, 1775. After leaving Boston and successfully alerting towns along the way, Revere joined fellow rider William Dawes and Dr. Samuel Prescott as they continued toward Concord. British patrol officers hidden along the road intercepted them in the darkness. Revere was captured, […]
Naming a New Town Lincoln
The town of Lincoln has a long colonial history, but its name comes from a much earlier place across the Atlantic. Lincoln was incorporated in 1754 and when the new town was created, residents chose the name Lincoln after the historic English city of Lincoln, England. Naming towns after English places was very common in […]
Codman Estate
The Codman House in Lincoln, known as The Grange, stands as one of the most elegant and layered historic homes in Massachusetts, and is another home that we have visited often. There is something about returning to a place like this that deepens appreciation with each visit. Build around 1747, and later expanded, the house […]
Field of Rocking Horses
Driving through the quiet back roads of Lincoln, we came suddenly upon an open field dotted with a whimsical collection of rocking horses. The display feels unexpected, especially in a town better known for its colonial roots, preserved landscapes and literary connections. The horses themselves feel like folk art arranged outdoors thatcher than tucked into a gallery. We […]
Gropius House
We have visited the Gropius House in Lincoln several times, and often the tours were international. More than once, we found ourselves alongside visitors from Europe, particularly Germany, drawn here because of the reputation of the man who designed and lived in this remarkable home. The house was built in 1938 by Walter Gropius, one of […]
