Different Sights: Immigrants in New England

Abstract

'Different Sights' provides an introduction to the rich and diverse history of immigrants from non-English-Speaking backgrounds on the New England Tablelands. It shares stories about the work which brought individuals and families to the region, where and how they settled, and the lives they created for themselves. It offers insights into how they were received and how they, in turn, perceived their new social, cultural and geographical environments. It identifies some of the themes and patterns which emerge from their histories. invites visits to the sites and places of their experiences, and presents objects and items that convey aspects of their stories. It is complemented by an online database where you can seek more detail on specific sites, places, objects and people, and where you can also offer to add your stories.