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Boston Globe
6 hours ago
- General
- Boston Globe
The Battle of Bunker Hill rages again -- in Gloucester
Spectators also will be able to interact with the military reenactors, as well as hundreds of 'civilian' interpreters who will depict the hardships of everyday life in the besieged town of Boston at the time of the battle. Organizers chose The spectators 'will get a very good look at what Advertisement Narrators using a sound system will describe the events in context for the audience as they unfold. A slightly compressed version of the reenactment will be staged Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 'We'll follow the script of what already happened historically,' said Dietzel, 37, of Bridgewater. 'We have people coming from all over the country, a few coming from Canada, and a few British coming from the UK' to portray the combatants. Advertisement Although Bunker Hill technically was a British victory, the Colonial troops inflicted massive casualties on the British, who were forced to mount three assaults on the Americans' hilltop fortifications before the rebels ran out of ammunition and retreated. The British lost 1,054 killed and wounded in the battle, the first pitched conflict of the American Revolution. The Colonials suffered 450 casualties, but gained the morale-boosting confidence that they could stand and fight a disciplined army with superior numbers. 'Reenactments make history come alive in a way that you don't really get from the textbooks,' said Annie Harris, chief executive officer of the Essex National Heritage Area, one of the event's organizers. 'It was a more significant battle than many of us realize,' Harris said. 'You think about the Battle of Bunker Hill, and you see the obelisk [in Charlestown], and you don't really think much about it.' The reenactment includes what Dietzel described as a series of battle vignettes interspersed throughout the day, beginning with the approach of several ships posing as troop-bearing British naval vessels toward Half Moon Beach in Gloucester beginning about 8 a.m. Saturday. From 9 to 10 a.m., the rebels will build their redoubt, or hilltop fortification, with period hand tools. Spectators are encouraged to join the soldiers as they assemble their defenses, and to learn about their 18th-century backgrounds and motivation to take up arms against the British. From 10 to 11 a.m., British reenactors will land on Half Moon Beach. From about 1 to 2 p.m., they are scheduled to make a flanking attack on Cressy Beach. British commanders ordered this flanking move as their marines made a frontal assault on the redoubt. Advertisement The coordinated attacks were unsuccessful, as was a following frontal assault. Only on the third assault, which will be staged about 4 p.m. Saturday, did the British break through and claim victory atop Breed's Hill, the Charlestown summit where the battle actually occurred. 'If we wanted to keep this exactly right, we'd have to burn a city,' which the British did to Charlestown, 'but we can't do that,' Dietzel said with a chuckle. Dietzel said he feels honored to be able to portray Warren, a key Revolutionary figure whom he has researched extensively. 'I've been reading biographies, letters from the Massachusetts Historical Society, and attending lectures. I've been in the weeds with this man for quite some time,' Dietzel said. The goal of the reenactment, which has been years in the making, is to convey the relevance of the battle to 21st-century Americans. 'We want to make sure we do justice to this event and help share a story that's important to us all,' Dietzel added. 'I told my third-grade teacher I wanted to be a Minute Man. It's been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember.' Brian MacQuarrie can be reached at
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Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Schoolhouse-turned-home in NY lists on land that was part of Underground Railroad
A property with deep historical roots has landed on the real estate market for the first time in over three decades in the rolling greenery of Bedford Hills, New York. It's the oldest 'surviving' building in the area — a schoolhouse that was built in 1790 and restored in 2023 not only to be a thing of beauty, but also a property that showcases its past in a glorious way. It's listed for $5.5 million. 'Buxton Pond Farm has long been a sanctuary for notable American visionaries,' the listing on Sotheby's International Realty says. 'It was the country home of DeWitt Clinton, former Governor of New York and architect of the Erie Canal. David Hosack, botanist and physician to Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, also left his imprint here through his botanical collaborations with Clinton. In the 20th century, the property was home to pioneering television actress and writer Gertrude Berg, who chronicled her life at the farm in the acclaimed 2009 documentary 'Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg.'' As the photos show, the residence sits on 11 acres and each building is original in its own way, with gardens and trees dotting the land, adding to its curb appeal. 'At the center of the property stands a distinguished 1795 Colonial residence, meticulously preserved and exuding quiet sophistication. With six bedrooms and five full baths, the home features wideboard pine floors, original fireplaces, a wood shingle roof and classic clapboard exterior,' the listing says. 'Gracious rooms offer garden views and open onto lawns anchored by heirloom rose beds and rare botanical specimens. The estate is further enriched by a stunning pool oasis, framed by rolling lawns and flowering borders.' Other buildings on the property, per the listing, include: Barn with attached living quartersThree-car garageChicken houseGreenhouse The grounds were also a stop on the Underground Railroad, the listing notes. The Railroad was a resistance against slavery toward the end of the Civil War and provided those enslaved with an escape. The property had 'historic stone walls offering refuge to those seeking freedom,' the listing says. The listing is held by Krissy Blake of Sotheby's International Realty-Greenwich Brokerage. Bedford Hills is about a 45-mile drive northeast from New York City.
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Bob MacIntyre drops incredible Ryder Cup claim directly about himself that shows the world his insatiable desire
In-form Scottish star looking to extend smart sequence at TPC River Highlands In-form Bob MacIntyre can finish a sharp sequence in style and take more key Ryder Cup steps with another big week at the Travelers Championship. The Scottish star is in Connecticut for the final Signature Event of 2025 on the PGA Tour looking to maintain an impressive run. MacIntyre came agonisingly close to winning the US Open at Oakmont last weekend as he finished outright runner-up behind JJ Spaun. The 28-year-old was playing for the sixth successive week in the States and hasn't missed any available cuts in that spell since starting out at the Truist Championship in the second week of May and continuing unbroken through the PGA Championship, Charles Schwab Challenge, Memorial, RBC Canadian Open and US Open. MacIntyre's work has him up to fourth in The Ryder Cup points standings as he chases down a place in skipper Luke Donald's European team for September's clash with United States. He said: 'As far as the Ryder Cup is concerned, that's where I want to be. I want to play every Ryder Cup from now until the day I retire.' MacIntyre is looking to sign-off the spell in style at TPC River Highlands with his superb recent form taking up to No.12 in the Official World Golf Rankings. The Tartan star is putting in the hard yards and said: 'I was going to take a week off and not play Colonial, but my game has been feeling good and I believed that a result was coming so we decided to play Colonial, which was good. I had Mikey Thomson on the bag for that and we got a Top 10 there. 'I am starting to see things happening with my game. Driver, putter, everything. I feel things coming and just have to keep going and keep going until I get that result. If you are planning a schedule, you probably wouldn't do six weeks, never mind going to a seventh [at the Travelers]. 'But I make big calls and I trust what I do. I just felt that was the right thing and we've built some good momentum and then a result like this comes. Look, I've put a lot of work into this. It's not just happening through luck. I've built a team around me that I think are the best I can get and they can support me. People that are known and people that are still unknown. I trust every one of them pretty much with my life. 'I mean, this is my job and this is my life, but it's all about trust. I trust them and they obviously trust me to go out there and try to deliver, as I almost did on this occasion.' MacIntyre will get a short break after the Travelers and return home to get ready for the next stretch which begins at The Renaissance and the defence of his Genesis Scottish Open title before a huge following week in the hunt for the next major at The Open at Royal Portrush. He said: 'I can't wait to get home, to be honest. This will be an 11-week stretch for me in the US and it's tough for me and [girlfriend] Shannon. But we're out here to do a job and that's to play good golf. My attitude has been up and down, but we are trying our best out there and that's all you can do.'
New York Post
3 days ago
- Business
- New York Post
A $5.5M Westchester farm with ties to Alexander Hamilton and the Underground Railroad lists for the first time in decades
A historic gentleman's farm in Bedford Hills, NY, with roots stretching back to the 18th century — and a history that includes politicians, physicians and television pioneers — has come to market for the first time in more than three decades. Known as Buxton Pond Farm, the 11-acre Westchester County property is asking $5.5 million, according to a press release from its listing brokerage. Its current owners have spent the past several years restoring and preserving the estate's many historic structures, including an 18th-century schoolhouse — believed to be the oldest surviving building of its kind in Bedford Hills — restored in 2023. 18 On the market for the first time in 35 years, Buxton Pond Farm in Bedford Hills, NY, is a storied 11-acre estate steeped in American history. James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty 18 The estate is anchored by a meticulously preserved 1795 Colonial residence and a restored 1790 schoolhouse — the oldest surviving in the area. James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty At the center of the property is a six-bedroom, five-bath Colonial home built in 1795. The residence retains many of its original features, including wide-plank pine floors, woodburning fireplaces and a traditional clapboard exterior. Rooms are oriented to take in garden views, opening out onto manicured lawns edged with heirloom rose beds and rare botanical plantings. A pool framed by flowering borders adds a modern note. 18 The home has been listed for $5.5 million. James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty 18 The property has hosted notable figures including former New York Governor DeWitt Clinton and botanist and doctor, David Hosack, who famously tended to the fatal injuries of Alexander Hamilton after his duel with Aaron Burr. James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty 18 David Hosack. Sepia Times/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Over the centuries, the estate has served as a retreat for a number of notable figures. Former New York Governor DeWitt Clinton, the driving force behind the Erie Canal, once called the property home. Clinton's contemporary and collaborator, the physician and botanist David Hosack — best known as the attending doctor at the duel between New York Post founder Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr — was also associated with the site. 18 In the 20th century, it was home to pioneering TV actress Gertrude Berg, who chronicled her life on the farm in the documentary 'Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg.' James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty 18 Gertrude Berg. Anthony Calvacca/New York Post 18 The property was reportedly once a stop on the Underground Railroad. James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty 18 The property now houses the Buxton Pond Farm Center, a nonprofit offering educational programs in botany and herbalism while supplying local food pantries with fresh produce. James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty 18 The estate boasts heirloom gardens. James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty In the 20th century, it was owned by Gertrude Berg, a pioneering television actress and writer who became a household name for her portrayal of Molly Goldberg. Her time at the farm was featured in the 2009 documentary 'Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg.' In addition to its notable residents, the land has its own deeper legacy: it is believed to have been a stop on the Underground Railroad. Original stone walls that once offered cover to freedom seekers remain intact. The current owners have continued the farm's tradition of social impact through the establishment of the Buxton Pond Farm Center, a nonprofit learning hub on the grounds. The center offers workshops in botany, herbalism and permaculture, and supplies fresh produce to local families through a partnership with the Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry. 18 A formal living space. James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty 18 A study. James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty 18 The kitchen. James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty 18 The formal dining room. James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty 18 A billiards room. James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty 18 One of six bedrooms. James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty 18 A second bedroom. James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty 18 One of five full baths. James Gagliardi/Modern Media LLC for Sothebys International Realty Beyond the main residence, the estate includes a collection of historic outbuildings, among them a barn with eight stalls and private living quarters, a detached three-car garage, an antique chicken house, and a greenhouse with an attached office. Located roughly 40 miles from Manhattan, the property is minutes from the Bedford Hills train station, schools, and village shops, offering a rare combination of rural privacy and commuter convenience. Krissy Blake of Sotheby's International Realty holds the listing.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hoda Kotb Reunites With Ex Joel Schiffman as They Celebrate Father's Day With Their Daughters at TV Host's Suburban Home
Former 'Today' host Hoda Kotb had a heartfelt reunion when her ex-fiancé Joel Schiffman this weekend, when she welcomed the financier into her suburban home for a Father's Day celebration with their two daughters. The TV host-turned-wellness guru took to Instagram to share sweet images of her former partner enjoying a fun-filled day in and around her Bronxville property, proving that—despite their split—the duo are putting their past behind them in order to focus on co-parenting daughters Haley, 9, and Hope, 5. In one image, Schiffman, 67, could be seen grinning from ear-to-ear while sharing a sweet embrace with his kids inside 60-year-old Kotb's kitchen at her $2.9 million home, which she purchased in April 2024, shortly before she quit the 'Today' show. A second snap showed him strolling hand-in-hand with Hope through what appeared to be a local mall. Kotb, who stepped down from her on-screen role alongside in January, gushed about Schiffman in the caption, penning, 'A great father's day for a great dad! Happy Father's Day Joel!' Although Schiffman and Kotb once lived together in New York City with their kids, the mother of two made the decision in 2024 to move her children to the suburbs in a bid to give them more 'normality,' while it's thought her former partner remained in Manhattan. However, he made sure to take a break from the honking taxis and towering skyscrapers to make a trip to Bronxville, which is a mere 30-minute drive from Manhattan. Schiffman's journey upstate comes just weeks after Kotb revealed that her move had been motivated, at least in part, by her daughter Hope's Type 1 diabetes diagnosis. During a May 28 appearance on 'Today,' Kotb explained there was another reason behind her decision, conceding that she wanted to spend more time with her daughter, rather than worrying about her health constantly because she was away from her. 'As anyone with a child who has Type 1 [diabetes], especially a little kid, you're constantly watching, you're constantly monitoring, you're constantly checking, which is what I did all the time when I was [on the 'Today' show]. You're distracted,' she shared. 'You just get a priority check in your life. I can be here and sweating what's happening to Hope in the morning and in the night, or I can be there and feel relief that I can see.' Kotb first revealed that her younger daughter was struggling with a health issue in March 2023, when she explained that Hope had been hospitalized for an undisclosed condition. Less than two years later, Kotb decided to move her family to Bronxville, NY, where she purchased a stunning $2.9 million property just a short walk from her kids' school. Speaking to ahead of her last day on the show, Kotb opened up about her desire to embrace a new routine with her kids at the four-bedroom, five-bathroom, center-hall Colonial. She was excited to have a more 'normal' day-to-day regimen after years of early mornings, she explained. 'I'm just going to let us be a family with a normal rhythm of life. See what we become,' the on-air celebrity, who was replaced by Craig Melvin, said. 'I'm going to let [my daughters] take more trips and stay up a little later because part of the reason I put them to bed at that hour is because I've got to go to bed. I'm like, 'Goodnight! Everyone's going to bed.' They're like, 'It's 6:30!' I'm like, 'Yeah, lights out!'' Kotb said in August that she had a vision when it came to finding the perfect family home, revealing in an episode of 'Today' that she wanted to create a 'warm and cozy' environment where her children could relax and find sanctuary. 'It's all new,' she said of her move. 'New kids, new school, new things, new everything. And it's funny because all I could think of was that I wanted my house for the kids to feel warm and cozy and a place where they want to hang. And that's it.' She added in an interview with People: 'I want my kids to feel grass on their feet, and play in the yard, and ride bikes down the street, and run up and down the stairs.' In October, just a few months after her move, Kotb further shared how moving to the suburbs had helped Hope to overcome her severe health issues—albeit without disclosing what those issues were. 'We're in a place where Hope is thriving,' noted Kotb. 'She's improving, we're watching her, and I think as time goes on, we'll have a better handle on it, but we're already seeing great differences. 'I have people helping us out. I feel like she is finding steady footing.' Now, Kotb is focusing on her new wellness brand, Joy 101, which allows people to achieve more grounded and calming lifestyles. Just weeks ago, she revealed that she had paired up with HGTV icon Joanna Gaines to transform her wellness office space. Families Are Sticking Together: Multigenerational Homebuying Hits an All-Time High as Americans Battle Soaring Cost of Living Home Listings Flooding the Market Are Giving Buyers More Options 'My Sellers Lost $10K After Their Home Was Relisted'—Here's How You Can Prepare
