Year: 2024

We invite you to announce your support, honor someone or an organization, or send your message with a custom engraved paver for all to see at Rachel Carson’s historic home. Take a look at the site and progress. Orders being accepted –   

Thanks for all donations to our December challenge.  It takes everyone’s help to make our work possible. Our current fund-raisers include cottage raffle tickets for July 2026, and custom engraved pavers to be installed on-site. For examples, you can provide a short quote, honor someone, or include your name and city/state.

Environmental / Sustainability Film Award 2024 at the premiere international film festival in Venice, Italy 

We continue to be in awe by all that Rachel Carson accomplished in her relatively short life. She was an author, conservationist, and scientist. “In nature, nothing exists alone.” Rachel Carson’s words in Silent Spring, published in 1962, drove revolutionary changes in government policy around the environment – especially the unintended consequences of pesticides on […]

Visits to the Homestead are scheduled by request. We are happy to announce several new docents, extending available hours! They each have special interest in Rachel’s legacy, and enjoy sharing with visitors.

Please pass the word that The Rachel Carson Homestead is offering opportunities to help us develop and grow! Both volunteer and intern positions in many disciplines need to be filled. We will host an interactive presentation of our VISION and hope you will attend and participate. Whatever your talents, you can bring them to be […]

In honor of Rachel Carson’s birthday anniversary, we offer 3 award-winning films for you to stream at your convenience! Please provide us feedback, and let us know if you would like to help select future features or help to host discussions. FEATURED THROUGH May 30 –

APRIL 20 – Thank you to Don German US Steel plant manager and eagle enthusiast for a great program.