

Houses With History
2021 · HGTV · 60 min · 2 seasons
S02E08 · The One With Peter Cottontail
Sun, 25 June, 10:00 am
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.
About
History geek 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.
Episodes
- E01
The One With Mark Twain
Sun, 9 Apr· 60 minMike, 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.
- E02
The One With the Bullet Hole
Sun, 16 Apr· 60 minMike, Jen and Rich work on an 1830s Cape-style home that's filled with historical details, and possibly some ghosts! Mike enlists a ghost hunter to commune with the house's past inhabitants, and hopefully they'll approve of the Regency-style renovation!
- E03
The One With All the Shipwrecks
Sun, 23 Apr· 60 minMike, Jen and Rich restore a 1700s center-chimney cape with a rich maritime history. The team maintains the home's charm while giving a newly blended family more than one working shower and the addition of some much needed modern touches.
- E04
The One With Silent Movies
Thu, 1 June· 60 minMike, 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.
- E05
The One With the Telephone Room
Thu, 8 June· 60 minMike, 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.
- E06
The One With the Salt Shaker
Thu, 15 June· 60 minMike, 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.
- E07
The One With the Hidden Guns
Thu, 22 June· 60 minMike, 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!
- E08
The One With Peter Cottontail
Sun, 25 June· 60 minThe 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.
Cast
Mike Lemieux
Mike Lemieux
Rich Soares
Rich Soares
Jenny Macdonald
Jenny Macdonald







