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The Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library is open from 9 AM - 4 PM. Visit our Library & Archives and our exhibitions, including: --Nothing Short of Independence: Selections from the Library & Archives, on view April 6 through October 16, 2026. On view in the Van Gorden-Williams Library & Archives reading room are objects […]
This hands-on workshop explores drumming practices connected to the visual art, cultural artifacts, and musical instruments featured in our exhibition FESTIVAL: A Celebration of African Art at the Fitchburg Art Museum. Inspired by the music of Mali, West Africa, play African drums while you learn traditional rhythms straight from the source! Participants of all ages […]
Learn about 25 moments of resistance and revolution in American history and make a protest sign. This activity is great for adults and young teens together! Using Rise Up! Powerful Protests in American History, the inspiring book by Rachel C. Katz, participants will be invited to create their own work and view a collection of […]
The Umbrella Arts Center is proud to continue its Concert Series with our next Broadway star, Megan Hilty! Most recognizable for her portrayal of seasoned triple-threat Ivy Lynn in NBC’s musical drama Smash, Tony nominee Megan Hilty is a dynamic performer both on stage and on screen. Hilty is currently playing the role of Madeline […]
Discover Arlington’s Cultural District at the Visitor Center on the Minuteman Bikeway, site of the birthplace of the real “Uncle Sam,” with pop-up music, exhibits, workshops, table chats and self-guided audio tours. Planned programs include: Sunday, May 3: ArtsArlington Public Art Table with live jazz Saturday, May 9: Arlington Cultural District Self-Guided Audio Tour Sunday, […]
Hidden Battles Foundation’s Sunday morning ruck and hikes are community-based gatherings designed to bring veterans, first responders, and supporters together through purposeful movement and connection. Held at Mine Falls Park, Nashua these outings typically cover 3–5 miles and include handicap-capable accessible routes, ensuring the experience is welcoming and inclusive for all ability levels. We hike […]
Visit over three centuries of Lexington's past on a walking tour of the historic Old Burying Ground. From skulls and crossbones, to willow trees and urns, this is the perfect place to see the history of how our ancestors grappled with the concept of death through beautiful artwork. Discover how mortuary art has changed over […]
https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/REV-STORIES_logo-mark_square.png This event explores our region's revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom's Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation's semiquincentennial anniversary.
A glacier 2-miles thick covered Massachusetts 100,000 years ago. It slowly melted and receded back north, ending about 12,000 years ago. But the "footprints" of that glacier remain in the land's sculpted geography. In Groton, for unknown reasons, there is an unusual abundance of those footprints. There are 40+ hills of dirt and stones (drumlins), […]
Meg Muckenhoupt will bring smiles—and a hunger for popular foods—during her discussion about the history of New England’s food, immigration, tourism, and how ideas about identity have shaped our menus from 1825 to today. Author of "The Truth about Baked Beans: An Edible History of New England," Muckenhoupt’s book began with a simple question: When […]
Historical Piano Concerts' 40th Spring season presents performances on Sundays in May. The four concerts pay homage to the pianist-composers associated with the Collection's historical original pianos. You'll find detailed information on all events and the instruments at FrederickCollection.org. On Sunday, May 31st, Les Boyer Sisters, Sophie (mezzo-soprano) and Marie-Élise (piano) play piano solo works […]
NATIVE COMMUNITIES & THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION With Truman State University Emeritus Professor of History Professor Daniel Mandell Before the Revolutionary War, New England’s Native communities were active in imperial politics, sending delegates to seek the Crown’s protection against increasingly intrusive and corrupt colonial officials. But when war with England erupted, many of the men went […]