National Register of Historic Places
MacDowell Colony
MacDowell Colony is a historic place in Peterborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000026.
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MacDowell Colony
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About this place
What is MacDowell Colony?
MacDowell is an artist's residency program in Peterborough, New Hampshire. The program was founded in 1907 by composer Edward MacDowell and his wife, pianist and philanthropist Marian MacDowell. Prior to July 2020, it was known as the MacDowell Colony or "The Colony", but its board of directors shortened the name to remove "terminology with oppressive overtones".
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Listing details
- Name
- MacDowell Colony
- City
- Peterborough
- County
- Hillsborough County
- State
- New Hampshire
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000026
- Resource type
- district
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 42.89160, -71.95688
When was MacDowell Colony listed on the National Register?
MacDowell Colony was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is MacDowell Colony located?
MacDowell Colony is located in Peterborough, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire at approximately 42.89160, -71.95688. See the map above.
Is MacDowell Colony a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. MacDowell Colony is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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