The Nickerson Family Association

06/10/2026

Opening Day here at the Nickerson Family Association! The genealogy center is open from 9 to 1. The Caleb Nickerson Homestead - Chatham is open for tours from 10 to 1. Love to see you here on this beautiful spring day!

Today is opening day for the Caleb Nickerson Homestead at 1107 Orleans Road, North Chatham! A docent will be on hand today from 10 to 1; tomorrow from noon to 4 and Friday from 11 to 2. Please come see our expanded display of artifacts from the excavation of William and Anne's ca. 1664 homestead and walk through our Colonial Gardens.
Genealogists are also on hand in the "Nick House."
It's a beautiful, sunny day. Hope to see you!

06/03/2026

Gary Nickerson gave a wonderful talk on the artifacts from the excavation of William and Anne Nickerson's ca. 1664 homestead in Chatham. The talk at the Eldredge Public Library was in conjunction with a month-long display of artifacts at the library. We hope you will come see the artifacts at the Caleb Nickerson Homestead - Chatham starting on our opening day, June 10. A docent will be on hand through Oct. 14 on Wednesdays from 10 to 1, Thursdays from noon to 4; and Fridays from 11 to 2.

05/06/2026

Last weekend our dedicated crew of barn builders, under the direction of timber framer Ian Ellison, made more progress on reconstructing the historic barn on the NFA campus.

12/19/2025

Many thanks to all who donated to our Sixth Annual Mitten tree during the Holiday Hearthside Open House on Dec. 6! This year we donated 44 pairs of mittens and gloves, three hats and three scarves to the Chatham Children's Fund.

12/06/2025

See you hearthside this afternoon from 1 to 3 at the Caleb Nickerson Homestead - Chatham! 1107 Orleans Road.

12/03/2025

Ring in the holiday season with us this Sat., Dec. 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Caleb Nickerson Homestead - Chatham Annual Holiday Hearthside Open House. We'll see a demonstration of open hearth cooking as we enjoy cranberry punch and holiday cookies before the crackling fire. A Victorian Santa will be on hand. And, if you are able, please bring mittens for our Sixth Annual Mitten Tree. All mittens go to the Chatham Children's Fund. All are welcome! 1107 Orleans Road, North Chatham.

10/31/2025

Spaces are still available in the upcoming Hands-On-History classes inside the Caleb Nickerson Homestead - Chatham. Cheryl Flett will lead a class in making a felted reindeer on Sat., Nov. 15 from 1 to 3 p.m. And Sonny Gada will lead a class in making a Thanksgiving centerpiece on Sat., Nov. 22. He will also lead a class in making a holiday centerpiece on Sat., Dec. 13. Space is limited. You can register for the classes here: https://nickersonassoc.com/support/store/Events-c137439501

10/31/2025

As it gets colder, naturally we think about knitting mittens!

Happy Halloween! As the cold weather comes upon us, here's a reminder that we're hosting our annual Mitten Tree at the Hearthside Holiday Party at the Caleb Nickerson Homestead on Sat., Dec. 6 from 1 to 4. Thanks to your generosity, we have donated over 200 pairs of mittens and other knitted items to the Chatham Children's Fund in the past five years.

10/08/2025

Our fall classes are about to begin! On Sat., Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. you can create a felted gnome with Cheryl Flett.
Felting is an ancient craft that involves making wool into cloth without weaving or knitting. In this hands-on workshop Cheryl will show you how to create your own felted gnome for Halloween using wet and needle felting techniques. All materials are included and beginners are welcome.
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Felting is an ancient craft that involves making wool into cloth without weaving or knitting. In this hands-on workshop Cheryl Flett of FabFunFiber! will show you how to create your own felted gnome for Halloween using wet and needle felting techniques. All materials are included and beginners are w...

10/08/2025

Always wanted to see the Caleb Nickerson Homestead - Chatham but never got around to it? This is the final week of the 2025 season. Stop by between 10 and 2 today and noon and 4 tomorrow and take a look-see. On display now are the artifacts from the excavation of William and Anne's ca. 1664 homestead. We're at 1107 Orleans Road, North Chatham.