Visit the exteriors of eight historic buildings, collectively the “New Town Center” of the town of Boxborough, Massachusetts on a guided walking tour. The structures represent the period from ca.1790 to ca.1930 and display Federal, Colonial/Greek Revival, Victorian Eclectic and Craftsman architectural styles. We will honor the birth of the town, carved out of three surrounding communities and celebrate its rich agricultural history.

Anecdotal narratives of early farm families will enliven the story to enrich the cultural and life-style changes Boxborough has experienced while evolving into the 21st Century. Many historic photos will accompany the walk. Two of our “Hidden Treasures” will be exposed: the discovery Henry David Thoreau made within today’s New Town Center area, and the town’s participation at the North Bridge in Concord on April 19, 1775.

Special instructions: Space is limited to 30. Registration required, email RichardTHilton@gmail.com. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time of 2:00 PM. Parking is available in the Town Hall parking lot. Rain Date of Sunday, May 22; same time, same place.

This program is offered by Boxborough Historical Society as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, Culture & History, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places, objects, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!