To our AMAZING Yankee Homecoming volunteers,

I am honored to share that I will be serving as Chair of the 2026 Yankee Homecoming Festival, taking place July 25 – August 2, 2026. More than anything, I want to begin by saying thank you. Yankee Homecoming exists because of you—your time, your dedication, and your love for this community.

The 2026 theme, “Home Sweet Home,” is deeply personal to me. Whether you grew up here, moved away and found your way home, or chose Newburyport as your home later in life, this city has a way of calling us back. Its beauty, history, and waterfront connect us, and it is the people—especially our volunteers—who truly make it feel like home.

Serving as Chair is especially meaningful to me as a legacy role. My father, Dr. Daniel R. Appleton, was Chair in 1974, and it is an honor to continue that tradition of community service so many years later.

Thank you for all that you do. I cannot wait to welcome you home and work alongside you.

Warmly,
Carole Appleton
Chair, 2026 Yankee Homecoming