New England Heritage 2025

August 24 - August 27 or August 30

“If they mean to have a war, let it begin here.” New England is considered by many to be the birthplace of the American Revolution. Why? What circumstances and events drove New Englanders to rebel against the Mother Country? In celebration of the semiquincentennial of the American Revolution, the 2025 New England Heritage conference will examine New England’s role in this watershed period in the history of our country. Through talks, demonstrations, and hands-on workshops, we will explore the causes of escalating tension between colonial New Englanders and Britain, some key events which took place in the region, and how the Revolution is remembered and celebrated in New England today.

Come spend summer days on beautiful, historic Star Island in the Isles of Shoals at the enlightening summer camp for adults known as the New England Heritage program!

Although there is no separate children’s programming, the New England Heritage program welcomes children of all ages under the supervision of their parents/guardians.

Program Fee

6-night session: $135 per person (age 12 and above)

3-night session: $100 per person (age 12 and above)

Room & Board

The rates below are per person for the full length of the conference.

6-night Option

Adults (18+) 

Standard Shared: $1,110 | Standard Single: $1,540

Motel Shared: $1,365  | Motel Single: $1,995 

Youth 

Under 5: Free | 6-11 years: $515| 12-17 years: $735

3-night Option

Adults (18+) 

Standard Shared: $605 | Standard Single: $825

Motel Shared: $740 | Motel Single: $1,105 

Youth 

Under 5: Free  | 6-11 years: $285 | 12-17 years: $405

Boat Schedule

6-night Option

Departure from Portsmouth August 24th TBD

Departure from Star Island August 30th TBD

3-night Option

Departure from Portsmouth August 24th TBD

Departure from Star Island August 27th TBD

Questions?

Email Julia Roberts at julialroberts@comcast.net.