North Star House is hosting an afternoon lecture with historian Mary-Jo Wainwright  examining the roles of women in the United States during the Progressive Era (1895–1930) , a time of major social change when women were increasingly entering public life, reform movements, and professional fields. The lecture, titled “Reluctant Reformers: Mary Hallock Foote & Julia Morgan in the Progressive Era,”  will explore the Progressive Movement—what it was, what problems reformers sought to solve, and...

For more than two decades, the North Star House has been moving through a rare kind of recovery - one measured not only in funding milestones and building permits, but in volunteer hours, hard decisions, and a belief that historic places can still serve living communities. After decades of dedicated service, David made the decision to retire from the Board of Directors at the end of 2025. In this sit-down conversation, he reflects on what first drew him to North Star House, why he chose to...

Community Game Day is a simple reminder of why North Star House exists—not just as a historic space, but as a place meant to be used, shared, and enjoyed. Families, friends, and neighbors gathered throughout the house on January 18th to play board games, card games, and puzzles, filling the rooms with conversation and laughter. People came and went at their own pace, but everyone participated in the same spirit of connection. Events like Community Game Day allow people to experience North...