Announcements on the most recent chapter of Historic New England’s ambitious initiative to transform two historic shoe factories in Haverhill, Massachusetts, into a global cultural destination and vibrant mixed-use district, breathing new life into the city’s industrial heritage. In parallel, the session spotlights Maine-based American Roots’ efforts to revive U.S. manufacturing as a cultural and economic backbone, bringing past to present to strengthen communities across the region and the nation.

Panel Participants

Vin Cipolla
President and CEO | Historic New England
Carissa Demore
Team Leader for Preservation Services | Historic New England
Michelle Finamore, PhD
Fashion and Design Historian and Curator
Ben Waxman
Co-owner | American Roots
Whitney Waxman
Co-owner | American Roots