1859 Cornerstone Returned to the Brooks Estate

1859 Cornerstone Returned to the Brooks Estate

Some years ago, Rob Allen, a founding member of BEPA, discovered a large “1859” cornerstone in the northwest corner of the Brooks Estate, near the original site of the Point of Rocks mansion (built in 1859). The stone, which weighs about 250 pounds, was...
Event: Fall Open House!

Event: Fall Open House!

Join us for our Fall Open House! Saturday, October 15, 2022 2:00pm – 4:00pm Free and open to all! A perfect follow-up to the Brooks Family Art & Architecture talk at the Medford Library earlier in the week. Manor tours and an update on M-BELT activities will...
Event: Brooks Family Art & Architecture

Event: Brooks Family Art & Architecture

Join Doug Carr, an architect and student of art and history, as he presents a variety of art works collected by generations of Brooks Family members, whose ranks include the Saltonstalls and the family of John Quincy Adams. The Brooks collection contains works by John...
Thank You to our Picnic Sponsors!

Thank You to our Picnic Sponsors!

The 2022 Brooks Estate Picnic was a big success, thanks in no small part to our Sponsors and volunteers. Special thank go to these Picnic Sponsors: Platinum Donors:  Doug Carr; Ken Krause and Maura McEnaney; Tom Lincoln and Donna Brallier (in Honor of Betty W. Lincoln...
Annual Picnic Recap

Annual Picnic Recap

The annual Brooks Estate Picnic roared back in 2022! We had a very good crowd, including many people who came for the first time. There were lots of kids, lots of good food and it looked like everyone had a great time! Tom Lincoln and Doug Carr lead multiple tours of...