When spring and summer arrive, visitors to the Pollinator Meadow in Maynard will find themselves immersed in a landscape of flowers, blossoming trees, and shrubs. The meadow, located just behind ArtSpace Maynard at 63 Summer St., is also a conservation utopia for...
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Dallin Museum Receives $55K in Grants for Indigenous Peoples Gallery Redesign and Archives Preservation
The Cyrus Dallin Art Museum has received a $50,000 grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts via the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism. These funds enable the museum to redesign its entryway and the Indigenous Peoples gallery, as well as digitize the...
Alive with Birds: William Brewster in Concord, a special exhibition opening at the Concord Museum
“To my great surprise, the Farm was simply alive with birds, the entire morning.” William Brewster, April 7, 1893 The Concord Museum is pleased to collaborate with Mass Audubon on the special exhibition, Alive with Birds: William Brewster in Concord, opening in the...
Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area Introduces New Brand & Website
Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area is pleased to announce the launch of its new brand and fully interactive website.Designed to raise awareness about the organization and the heritage area, especially among younger generations and new residents, the rebrand clarifies the intent of the organization’s name, refreshes its messaging, and introduces an intuitive and interactive guide and online archive that is engaging and accessible.
Mass Humanities Announces New Grant Opportunities
Four new funding opportunities from Mass Humanities seek to respond to the challenges facing the people of Massachusetts. Part of a new three-year strategic plan, the foundation’s 2022 grants calendar prioritizes support for projects and local organizations serving...
New Hampshire Preservation Alliance Seeks Nominations for 2022 Preservation Awards
To honor outstanding work in its field, the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance is seeking nominations for its annual Preservation Achievement Awards. The awards recognize individuals, organizations, or businesses in the categories of restoration and stewardship,...
Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund Accepting Round 28 Grant Applications
Secretary of the Commonwealth William Francis Galvin and the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) are pleased to announce Round 28 of the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund grant program. The MHC is now accepting applications for Round 28 grants. The...
Meredith Bergmann Selected by LexSeeHer as Designer for New Monument
The town of Lexington is one step closer to gaining a monument honoring women’s contributions throughout history. LexSeeHer is pleased to announce our selection of renowned artist Meredith Bergmann for the project. “We were inspired by the talented artists who...
Simone Monteleone Named Superintendent of Minute Man National Historical Park
September 30, 2021
Declaring Independence: Then & Now Wins 2019 AASLH Award of Excellence
NASHVILLE, TN—The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) proudly announces that the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area is the recipient of an Award of Excellence for Declaring Independence: Then & Now. The AASLH Leadership in History Awards,...