Houses With History Season 2
It's time to rescue some of America's oldest historic homes.
About the Show
History buff Mike Lemieux, carpenter Rich Soares and designer Jen MacDonald are three passionate preservationists looking to restore historic homes around Plymouth, Massachusetts. For this determined team, saving a home means saving a piece of history.
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See Episode GuideThe One With Mark Twain
Mike, Jen and Rich attempt to bring an 1800s potting shed back to its original glory, but this isn't any average greenhouse! Originally belonging to an oil tycoon of the Gilded Era and BFF of none other than Mark Twain, this house overflows with history.
The One With Silent Movies
Mike, Jen and Rich look to preserve and renovate a historic home with ties to the silent movie era. The 1800s Cape-style home isn't family friendly, so the team restores and transforms the space with a touch of Hollywood glam for a modern family.
The One With Silent Movies
Mike, Jen and Rich look to preserve and renovate a historic home with ties to the silent movie era. The 1800s Cape-style home isn't family friendly, so the team restores and transforms the space with a touch of Hollywood glam for a modern family.
The One With the Pumpkin Pine Floors
Mike, Jen, and Rich have to make a tough choice between two 1800s Greek Revival homes. The first property is covered with gingerbread charm and historical detail, while the second has a plain white exterior that hides tons of industrial-age character.
The One on the Cranberry Bog
Mike, Jen and Rich must decide if they are going to take on a 1735 Cape Cod with an "off-center” chimney and a stormy history or an 1830s Colonial home that is rumored to be the Old John Carver Inn.
The One With Silent Movies
Mike, Jen and Rich look to preserve and renovate a historic home with ties to the silent movie era. The 1800s Cape-style home isn't family friendly, so the team restores and transforms the space with a touch of Hollywood glam for a modern family.
The One With the Telephone Room
Mike, Jen and Rich take on a historic 1800s farmhouse for first-time homeowners. They're only the second family to own the property in its 150-year history, so the crew works to add 21st century amenities while also preserving its unique charm.
The One With the Telephone Room
Mike, Jen and Rich take on a historic 1800s farmhouse for first-time homeowners. They're only the second family to own the property in its 150-year history, so the crew works to add 21st century amenities while also preserving its unique charm.
The One With the Double Staircase
Mike, Rich and Jen prepare for a big job as they consider two homes in different states of disrepair. One is a 1696 home that is literally leaning, and the other a 1800 Cape Cod with a solid exterior that covers up the start of an abandoned demolition.
The One Built in 1666
Mike, Jen and Rich help a couple renovate their 1666 Federalist-style home that's riddled with 350-year-old structural problems. They transform the untouched 1750s attic into dual bathrooms and add delicate features to call out the home's original design.
The One With the Salt Shaker
Mike, Jen and Rich look to restore a first period home with weird issues and an odd layout. The team finds plenty of history in the walls, but foundation issues force them to tear down part of the home and rebuild it.
The One With the Hidden Guns
Mike, Jen and Rich aim to transform a dilapidated, 1892 barn into a beautiful home. The team begins the renovation by uncovering two antique guns, and it may be evidence that could solve a 100-year-old cold case murder!
The One With Peter Cottontail
The team takes on a home and former museum in Sandwich, Massachusetts, that has a lot of significance to Jen and Mike. The property holds the inspiration for a famous children's book, and they look to bring it back to life along with some modern updates.