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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
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SUMMARY:Stroll Through Historic Westford Center with Kate Hamlin & Fred Fisher
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to embark on a fascinating historical audio tour of Westford Center before the Civil War! Join our enthusiastic virtual guides\, Kate Hamlin (1847-1937) and Fred Fisher (1855-1941)\, as they share their vivid memories of their beloved hometown. \nWhile exploring the charming historic Westford Center\, you’ll have the chance to reflect on its captivating stories and gain a deeper appreciation for our vibrant history. \nPark at the Westford Museum located at 2 Boston Road\, Westford. Download your map and scan the QR code for the audio tour. Enjoy your journey through historic Westford Center! \nThis walking tour is self-guided and available daily. Click to access the map and audio on the Westford Historical Society & Museum’s website. \n  \n  \nThis program is offered by the Westford Historical Society & Museum 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!  \n 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/stroll-through-historic-westford-center-with-kate-hamlin-fred-fisher-2/
LOCATION:Westford Historical Society & Museum\, 2 Boston Road\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250601T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250601T160000
DTSTAMP:20250530T203005Z
CREATED:20250408T145351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T203005Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED FROM 5/31 DUE TO WEATHER: Harvard in the American Revolution: A Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:On April 19\, 1775\, Harvard sent at least one man from every household to drive the British back to Boston\, and soldiers from the town fought in every ensuing battle north of the Chesapeake. \nAs part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the nation’s independence\, Harvard will hold a living history tour of the graves of Revolutionary soldiers buried in the Center Cemetery. An overview will describe Harvard’s growing resistance to oppressive actions by the British and its preparation for war. Visitors will visit the graves of six soldiers and hear their stories of patriotism\, unity\, and endurance. \nDATE: Saturday\, May 31st Sunday\, June 1st \nTIME: Tours at 1:00 PM and 2:30 PM\nReservations for a time slot can be made by emailing curator@harvardhistory.org \nLOCATION: Town Center Cemetery\, next to Harvard General Store\, 1 Still River Road\, Harvard\, MA 01451 \nPARKING: Parking available around the Common; at Bromfield School parking lot to the south of the cemetery\, accessible by high school driveway at 14 Mass. Ave.\, Harvard. \nACCESSIBILITY: The site is generally accessible\, but wheelchairs will need to move across the grass cemetery. \n  \nThis program is offered by the Harvard 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/harvard-in-the-american-revolution-a-cemetery-tour/
LOCATION:Harvard Town Center Cemetery\, 1 Still River Road\, Harvard\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250531T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250531T153000
DTSTAMP:20250422T170925Z
CREATED:20250422T162201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T170925Z
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SUMMARY:The Old Schwamb Mill’s Power Systems from the Colonial Era to the Present - Closing Reception & Talk
DESCRIPTION:Board member Bob Tanner will present a talk on the Old Schwamb Mill’s power systems\, including water\, steam and electricity\, followed by a behind-the-scenes-tour of Mill’s basement\, Barn and Dry House. \nDATE: Saturday\, May 31st \nTIME: 2 – 3:30 PM \nLOCATION: Old Schwamb Mill\, 17 Mill Lane\, Arlington\, MA 02476 \nThis program is offered by the Old Schwamb Mill 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/the-old-schwamb-mills-power-systems-from-the-colonial-era-to-the-present-closing-reception-talk/
LOCATION:Old Schwamb Mill\, 17 Mill Lane\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Exhibits,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Schwamb Mill":MAILTO:info@oldschwambmill.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250531T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250531T150000
DTSTAMP:20250423T145134Z
CREATED:20250409T124936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T145134Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Walk Through the Old Burying Ground
DESCRIPTION:Don Black\, of the Old Burying Ground Commission\, will talk about the graves in the Old Burying Ground related to the Revolutionary War. Accompanying the walk and talk will be a display of the Revolutionary War cannon that militia\, including members from Groton\, looted off of a British ship and used at the Battle of Bunker Hill. The cannon was restored by Earl Carter and sits atop a replica carriage Carter constructed with two-century-old wood left over from the construction of the USS Constitution. \nDATE: Saturday\, May 31st \nTIME: 2:00 – 3:00 PM \nLOCATION: Old Burying Ground\, Hollis Street\, Groton\, MA 01450 \nPARKING: Street parking is available. \nACCESSIBILITY: Walk takes place on uneven ground. \n  \nThis program is offered by the Groton History Center 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/revolutionary-walk-through-the-old-burying-ground/
LOCATION:Groton’s Old Burying Ground\, 44 Hollis Street\, Groton\, MA\, 01450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Groton History Center":MAILTO:info@grotonhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250531T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250531T160000
DTSTAMP:20250422T163004Z
CREATED:20250422T163004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T163004Z
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SUMMARY:The Road Where It Happened: Revolution Comes to Menotomy
DESCRIPTION:How did prehistoric geological forces create the landscape of Menotomy? Did the narrow corridor of Battle Road between steep hillsides at the Foot of the Rocks influence the outcome of the American Revolution? Who were the people of Menotomy who played a role on that critical day of April 19\, 1775? \nThese are some of the questions explored in this exhibit. \nBattle Road was the route traversed by some 2\,000 British regulars marching to Concord and back again on April 19\, 1775\, sparking the start of the American Revolution. More than 3\,000 colonists from Menotomy and nearby towns also gathered along the road to fight for independence from British attempts to impose greater control over the colonies. \nKnown today as Massachusetts Avenue\, the road to revolution travels through Cambridge\, Arlington (Menotomy)\, and Lexington on the way to Concord. The region’s Semiquincentennial (250th) commemoration of the initial battles in 1775 seeks to re-examine that history and the particular role that the people and the landscape of Menotomy played in the founding of America. \nDATE: Tuesdays & Saturdays through May 31st \nTIME: 10 AM – 4 PM\nThe last tour of the day is available at 3 pm. \nLOCATION: Old Schwamb Mill\, 17 Mill Lane\, Arlington\, MA 02476 \nThis program is offered by the Old Schwamb Mill 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/the-road-where-it-happened-revolution-comes-to-menotomy-2/2025-05-31/
LOCATION:Old Schwamb Mill\, 17 Mill Lane\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories,Exhibits,Living History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250530T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250530T103000
DTSTAMP:20250423T144655Z
CREATED:20250409T115947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T144655Z
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SUMMARY:BIRD OUTING
DESCRIPTION:This program is designed to be intentionally inclusive and accessible for beginning birders. Birders of all experience levels are welcome. Nestled between two water bodies\, this trail is a wonderful place to look and listen for birds and use our senses to observe behavior and notice habitats. \nWe will walk slowly for ¾ mile round trip. Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome. For accessibility information\, please contact (617) 645-4329. \nDATE: Friday\, May 30th \nTIME: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM \nLOCATION: Sensory Trail\, Mass Central Rail Trail (Sterling Spur)\, 25 Gates Road\, Sterling\, MA 01564 \nACCESSIBILITY: The Mass Central Rail Trail (MCRT)\, Wachusett Greenways section\, is a 10’ wide shared-use stone dust surface. This MCRT path between two water bodies\, West Waushacum and the Quag\, offers easy access to nature. For accessibility information\, please contact (617) 645-4329. \nIMPORTANT NOTES: Dogs are not allowed on water supply protection lands. Service and medical support animals\, when acting within their service capacity\, are welcome. \n  \nThis program is offered by MA DCR Division of Water Supply Protection 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/bird-outing/
LOCATION:Sensory Trail | Mass Central Rail Trail (Sterling Spur)\, 25 Gates Road\, Sterling\, MA\, MA\, 01564\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Walks & Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250529T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250529T104500
DTSTAMP:20250410T132246Z
CREATED:20250408T144710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T132246Z
UID:27777-1748512800-1748515500@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Buttrick Gardens Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free 45-minute tour of the Buttrick Gardens at Minute Man National Historical Park. Learn about the history and preservation of these beautiful historic gardens\, first established by the Buttrick family in 1911. Successive generations enlarged the gardens until 1962\, when the National Park Service purchased the property. Stewards of the land since the colonial period\, the Buttrick family was proud that these gardens stood near the historic muster fields of April 19\, 1775. \nThe eclectic gardens feature viewing terraces\, steps leading down to the Concord River\, elegant wrought ironwork\, and brick\, bluestone\, and cobblestone walkways. Framed by ornamental trees and shrubs\, the garden beds contain the Buttrick family’s award-winning iris and daylilies\, colorful spring bulbs\, and perennials that bloom from spring to fall. \nThe tour is rain or shine. Space is limited\, please register at www.friendsofminuteman.org/events. \nDATE: Thursday\, May 29th \nTIME: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM \nLOCATION: Minute Man National Historical Park\, 174 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA 01742 \nACCESSIBILITY: Please be prepared to walk on grass and uneven surfaces. \n  \nThis program is offered by the Friends of Minute Man National Park and Minute Man National Historical Park 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/buttrick-gardens-tour/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 174 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Minute Man National Park":MAILTO:info@friendsofminuteman.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250528T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250528T193000
DTSTAMP:20250423T144648Z
CREATED:20250408T132925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T144648Z
UID:27756-1748455200-1748460600@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Spectacular Squannacook
DESCRIPTION:This guided event will take participants on an early evening paddle along the main stem and back coves of the scenic Squannacook River. A Nashua River Watershed Association educator will lead the group on a leisurely interpretive paddle\, providing information about the history of the Squannacook and the abundant organisms found in\, on and around the river. Both NRWA and Nashoba Paddler staff members are American Canoe Association certified paddling instructors. \nThis free paddle is partially funded by a grant from the Bruce J. Anderson and is open to all participants aged 16 and up. Canoes\, paddles and PFDs will be provided. \nNumbers are limited and registration is required via our Upcoming Events page on our website. \nDATE: Wednesday\, May 28th \nTIME: 6:00 – 7:30 PM \nLOCATION: Nashua River\, Groton\, MA 01450\nFull details will be sent to registrants prior to the event. \nACCESSIBILITY: The launch area is accessible to those with mobility limitations but special permission will be required in advance to park near the launch. \n  \nThis program is offered by the Nashua River Watershed Association 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/spectacular-squannacook/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nashua River Watershed Association":MAILTO:nrwa@NashuaRiverWatershed.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250527T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250527T203000
DTSTAMP:20250509T153040Z
CREATED:20250507T131231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T153040Z
UID:28372-1748372400-1748377800@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Painting the Town 250: Curators’ Talk & Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Old Schwamb Mill is partnering with ArtsArlington to show examples of diverse public art projects to be installed around Arlington as part of the 250th commemoration of the American Revolution. The exhibition will be on view through May 31. \nThe artworks include 12 commemorative banners on light poles along Mass Ave.\, painted horses and utility boxes\, sculptural pedestals\, and a timeline project connecting past and present. \nPublic Arts Curator Cecily Miller will lead a discussion of the challenges\, complexities and rewards of developing public artworks for Arlington 250. She will be joined by ArtsArlington Commissioner Laurie Bogden and participating artists Chris Frost\, Nilou Moochhala\, and Liz Shepherd. \nSee ArtsArlington.org for more information about the artists and other public art projects. \nDATE: Tuesday\, May 27th (rescheduled from May 10th) \nTIME: 7 – 8:30 PM \nLOCATION: Old Schwamb Mill\, 17 Mill Lane\, Arlington\, MA 02476 \n  \nThis program is offered by the Old Schwamb Mill and ArtsArlington 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/painting-the-town-250-curators-talk-reception-2/
LOCATION:Old Schwamb Mill\, 17 Mill Lane\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Living History,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250527T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250527T160000
DTSTAMP:20250422T163004Z
CREATED:20250422T163004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T163004Z
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SUMMARY:The Road Where It Happened: Revolution Comes to Menotomy
DESCRIPTION:How did prehistoric geological forces create the landscape of Menotomy? Did the narrow corridor of Battle Road between steep hillsides at the Foot of the Rocks influence the outcome of the American Revolution? Who were the people of Menotomy who played a role on that critical day of April 19\, 1775? \nThese are some of the questions explored in this exhibit. \nBattle Road was the route traversed by some 2\,000 British regulars marching to Concord and back again on April 19\, 1775\, sparking the start of the American Revolution. More than 3\,000 colonists from Menotomy and nearby towns also gathered along the road to fight for independence from British attempts to impose greater control over the colonies. \nKnown today as Massachusetts Avenue\, the road to revolution travels through Cambridge\, Arlington (Menotomy)\, and Lexington on the way to Concord. The region’s Semiquincentennial (250th) commemoration of the initial battles in 1775 seeks to re-examine that history and the particular role that the people and the landscape of Menotomy played in the founding of America. \nDATE: Tuesdays & Saturdays through May 31st \nTIME: 10 AM – 4 PM\nThe last tour of the day is available at 3 pm. \nLOCATION: Old Schwamb Mill\, 17 Mill Lane\, Arlington\, MA 02476 \nThis program is offered by the Old Schwamb Mill 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/the-road-where-it-happened-revolution-comes-to-menotomy-2/2025-05-27/
LOCATION:Old Schwamb Mill\, 17 Mill Lane\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories,Exhibits,Living History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Schwamb Mill":MAILTO:info@oldschwambmill.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250526T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250526T170000
DTSTAMP:20250422T153435Z
CREATED:20250407T192820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T153435Z
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SUMMARY:History of the Nashua River in Pepperell Mural
DESCRIPTION:The History of the Nashua River in Pepperell Mural will open to the public on May 24\, 2025\, one day after its official unveiling. The mural includes seven large panels conceived by Nan Quintin\, designed by Mark Fountain\, and painted by a consortium of local artists. It portrays the story of the life along the Nashua River from indigenous times into the period of colonial agriculture and through the various industrial phases that benefited the town but also led to serious pollution. The story goes on to convey the clean-up of one of the most polluted rivers in the United States as well as its ongoing environmental oversight\, all initiated and inspired by the heroic efforts of Marion Stoddart. The result is the current pristine condition and Federal designation as a ‘Wild and Scenic River’ that so many can now appreciate and enjoy. \nThis is a free event\, open to the general public\, with no registration required. Docents and artists will be onsite to guide visitors through the mural display. The event is outdoors\, rain or shine.  \nFollowing the opening weekend\, the mural will be on permanent display and open to the public at no cost. Signage will provide a permanent self-guided historical narrative for visitors. \nDATE: Saturday – Monday\, May 24th – 26th  \nTIME: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Saturday & Sunday); 1:00 – 5:00 PM (Monday) \nLOCATION: Nashua River Rail Trail\, across from 142 Main Street\, Pepperell\, MA 01463 \nPARKING: Free parking nearby is limited. \nACCESSIBILITY: The area is accessible to persons with mobility limitations. \n  \nThis program is offered by the Pepperell Cultural Council\, Massachusetts Cultural Council\, Mass Department of Conservation and Recreation\, Town of Pepperell Highway Department\, Peter Fitzpatrick Collaborative\, Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts\, Hazel Brooks Fund 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/history-of-the-nashua-river-in-pepperell-mural/2025-05-26/
LOCATION:Nashua River Rail Trail – Pepperell Mural\, 142 Main Street\, Pepperell\, 01463\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250525T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250525T161500
DTSTAMP:20250429T141654Z
CREATED:20250422T160813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T141654Z
UID:28179-1748185200-1748189700@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Historical Piano Concerts from The Frederick Collection: Daniel Kurganov\, Dan Lelchuk\, Constantine Finehouse
DESCRIPTION:Historical Piano Concerts’ 39th Spring season presents performances every Sunday 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. \nOn Sunday\, May 25th\, Daniel Kurganov (violin)\, Dan Lelchuk (cello)\, and Constantine Finehouse (piano) play music by Beethoven across the Epochs. The piano is by Tröndlin\, Leipzig (ca. 1830)\, from The Frederick Collection. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED: To reserve your free concert tickets during the month of May\, please call 978-827-6232 or email piano.fred@juno.com with the number of adult tickets you’d like—remember to reference Hidden Treasures! Concerts are always free of charge to students and children. \nTours of the Frederick Historical Piano Collection\, on which the concerts are based\, are available by appointment\, on non-concert days. The collection focuses on the kinds of pianos owned and played in concert by the great composers\, letting modern musicians and listeners hear the music in its exciting true colors. Call 978-827-6232 or email piano.fred@juno.com to book a tour; there is no set fee for guided tours of the Piano Collection. \nDATE: Sunday\, May 25th \nTIME: 3 – 4:15 PM \nLOCATION: New Dawn Arts Center\, 84 Main Street\, Ashburnham\, MA 01430 \n  \nThis program is offered by Historical Piano Concerts\, Inc. 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/historical-piano-concerts-from-the-frederick-collection-daniel-kurganov-dan-lelchuk-constantine-finehouse/
LOCATION:New Dawn Arts Center\, 84 Main Street\, Ashburnham\, MA\, 01430\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Performances,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historical Piano Concerts%2C Inc.":MAILTO:piano.fred@juno.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250525T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250525T170000
DTSTAMP:20250409T175103Z
CREATED:20250407T181922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T175103Z
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SUMMARY:"Good Night and Sleep Tight"
DESCRIPTION:Did you ever wonder where that saying comes from? This activity will solve the mystery. You will learn the mysteries of colonial nocturnal life when you experience a visit to the Jones Tavern. Following this interactive experience\, you will be invited to share in “breaking fast” in our Tavern dining room feasting on a traditional Colonial American meal. \nLater\, you are invited to head over to the Faulkner House to participate in the Hidden Treasures Program sponsored by Freedoms Way where you will have a reception with Mrs. Faulkner in the recently restored bed chamber. She will show off the recently restored Col. Faulkner field desk which was also used to conduct the General Court in the Faulkner House Great room. \nReception invitations will be provided at the door to be presented upon entering the bed chamber. RSVP is highly recommended. \nThis program is being conducted in conjunction with Acton 250. \nDATE: Sunday\, May 25th \nTIME: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Jones Tavern; 2:00 – 5:00 PM Faulkner House \nPARKING: Parking in nearby South Acton MBTA lot\, within walking Distance. \n  \nThis program is offered by Iron Work Farm and Acton 250 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/good-night-and-sleep-tight/
LOCATION:Jones Tavern\, 5 High Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Living History,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250525T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250525T170000
DTSTAMP:20250422T153433Z
CREATED:20250407T192820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T153433Z
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SUMMARY:History of the Nashua River in Pepperell Mural
DESCRIPTION:The History of the Nashua River in Pepperell Mural will open to the public on May 24\, 2025\, one day after its official unveiling. The mural includes seven large panels conceived by Nan Quintin\, designed by Mark Fountain\, and painted by a consortium of local artists. It portrays the story of the life along the Nashua River from indigenous times into the period of colonial agriculture and through the various industrial phases that benefited the town but also led to serious pollution. The story goes on to convey the clean-up of one of the most polluted rivers in the United States as well as its ongoing environmental oversight\, all initiated and inspired by the heroic efforts of Marion Stoddart. The result is the current pristine condition and Federal designation as a ‘Wild and Scenic River’ that so many can now appreciate and enjoy. \nThis is a free event\, open to the general public\, with no registration required. Docents and artists will be onsite to guide visitors through the mural display. The event is outdoors\, rain or shine.  \nFollowing the opening weekend\, the mural will be on permanent display and open to the public at no cost. Signage will provide a permanent self-guided historical narrative for visitors. \nDATE: Saturday – Monday\, May 24th – 26th  \nTIME: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Saturday & Sunday); 1:00 – 5:00 PM (Monday) \nLOCATION: Nashua River Rail Trail\, across from 142 Main Street\, Pepperell\, MA 01463 \nPARKING: Free parking nearby is limited. \nACCESSIBILITY: The area is accessible to persons with mobility limitations. \n  \nThis program is offered by the Pepperell Cultural Council\, Massachusetts Cultural Council\, Mass Department of Conservation and Recreation\, Town of Pepperell Highway Department\, Peter Fitzpatrick Collaborative\, Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts\, Hazel Brooks Fund 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/history-of-the-nashua-river-in-pepperell-mural/2025-05-25/
LOCATION:Nashua River Rail Trail – Pepperell Mural\, 142 Main Street\, Pepperell\, 01463\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250524T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250524T160000
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED TO 5/24: School #8 Open House
DESCRIPTION:Shirley’s School #8 was built in 1848 and housed classes into the early 20th century. Then it was used as a municipal building where community groups could meet. In 1976\, the Shirley Historical Society began the project to return the building to its appearance as a schoolhouse. Visitors can now sit at an old fashioned desk\, look at vintage books\, write with a fountain pen\, and experience what it was like to attend class in a one-room schoolhouse. \nDATE: Sunday\, May 25th Saturday\, May 24th \nTIME: 2 – 4 PM \nLOCATION: School #8\, 8 Church Street\, Shirley\, MA 01464\nNext to the War Memorial Building \n  \nThis program is offered by the Shirley 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/school-8-open-house-3/
LOCATION:Schoolhouse #8\, 8 Church Street\, Shirley\, MA\, 01464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Exhibits,Open House
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shirley Historical Society":MAILTO:mail@shirleyhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250524T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250524T150000
DTSTAMP:20250521T125506Z
CREATED:20250408T193758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T125506Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED TO 5/24: History Walking Tour of the Shawsheen Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:The older portion of the Shawsheen Cemetery\, founded in 1849\, is on the National Register of Historic Places and is an example of the Rural Cemetery Movement. A guided walking tour of this beautiful cemetery will relate its history and how it came to be a Bedford treasure. Sponsored by the Bedford Historic Preservation Commission. \nRegistration is not required but those who send an email message to hpc@bedfordma.gov at least a day in advance will receive a notification in the event of delay or cancellation. \nDATE: Saturday\, May 17th Saturday\, May 24th \nTIME: 2:00 – 3:00 PM \nLOCATION: Shawsheen Cemetery\, 1 Shawsheen Road\, Bedford\, MA 01730 \nPARKING: Park in the cemetery but please stay off the grass and do not block the roadway. \nACCESS: The walking tour will take place on paved surfaces. \n  \nThis program is offered by the Bedford Historic Preservation Commission 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/history-walking-tour-of-the-shawsheen-cemetery/
LOCATION:Shawsheen Cemetery\, 1 Shawsheen Road\, Bedford\, MA\, 01730
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250524T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250524T123000
DTSTAMP:20250523T174450Z
CREATED:20250407T190607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T174450Z
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SUMMARY:History Guided Tour of The Codman Estate
DESCRIPTION:Historic New England – The Codman Estate c.1740 – Riches to Revolution \nHistoric New England’s Codman Estate\, 1708 to 1968\, was home to five generations of the Chambers/Russell/Codman family. In 18th century\, it was the largest farm in the area with the largest number of enslaved people laboring on it. At the time of the Revolutionary War\, it was owned by Loyalists\, Dr. Charles and Elizabeth Russell\, who fled to Antigua when the war began. \nAll walk-in visitors are welcome. Prompt arrival appreciated—tour starts at 11:30 AM sharp. \nDATE: Saturday\, May 24th \nTIME: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM \nLOCATION: Codman Estate\, 34 Codman Road\, Lincoln MA 01773 \nPARKING: Parking on site at main gate. \nACCESSIBILITY: Uneven terrain and stairs. \nImages courtesy of Historic New England \n  \nThis program is offered by Historic New England 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/history-guided-tour-of-the-codman-estate/
LOCATION:Codman Estate\, 34 Codman Road\, Lincoln\, MA\, 01773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic New England | Codman Estate":MAILTO:codmanestate@historicnewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250524T160000
DTSTAMP:20250422T163004Z
CREATED:20250422T163004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T163004Z
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SUMMARY:The Road Where It Happened: Revolution Comes to Menotomy
DESCRIPTION:How did prehistoric geological forces create the landscape of Menotomy? Did the narrow corridor of Battle Road between steep hillsides at the Foot of the Rocks influence the outcome of the American Revolution? Who were the people of Menotomy who played a role on that critical day of April 19\, 1775? \nThese are some of the questions explored in this exhibit. \nBattle Road was the route traversed by some 2\,000 British regulars marching to Concord and back again on April 19\, 1775\, sparking the start of the American Revolution. More than 3\,000 colonists from Menotomy and nearby towns also gathered along the road to fight for independence from British attempts to impose greater control over the colonies. \nKnown today as Massachusetts Avenue\, the road to revolution travels through Cambridge\, Arlington (Menotomy)\, and Lexington on the way to Concord. The region’s Semiquincentennial (250th) commemoration of the initial battles in 1775 seeks to re-examine that history and the particular role that the people and the landscape of Menotomy played in the founding of America. \nDATE: Tuesdays & Saturdays through May 31st \nTIME: 10 AM – 4 PM\nThe last tour of the day is available at 3 pm. \nLOCATION: Old Schwamb Mill\, 17 Mill Lane\, Arlington\, MA 02476 \nThis program is offered by the Old Schwamb Mill 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/the-road-where-it-happened-revolution-comes-to-menotomy-2/2025-05-24/
LOCATION:Old Schwamb Mill\, 17 Mill Lane\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories,Exhibits,Living History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Schwamb Mill":MAILTO:info@oldschwambmill.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250524T150000
DTSTAMP:20250423T144133Z
CREATED:20250409T120643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T144133Z
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SUMMARY:Stillwater Farm OPEN HOUSE and BIOBLITZ
DESCRIPTION:This historic farmhouse\, built in the 1790s\, features displays on the Wachusett Watershed\, local wildlife\, and the farm’s history. The area features a one-acre meadow and a one-mile forest hiking trail along the rocky hillside. Stop in to help survey habitats and identify plants and animals to contribute to a snapshot of the biodiversity in the area. Your participation will help us provide future educational opportunities. \nFocus areas with field staff are scheduled throughout the day. 10-11 a.m.: Native pants and community planting project. Everyone is welcome to participate! \nDATE: Saturday\, May 24th \nTIME: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM \nLOCATION: Stillwater Farm Interpretive Center\, 228 Redemption Rock Road\, Sterling\, MA 01564 \nACCESSIBILITY: The area has a mix of mowed lawn and accessible picnic tables to a moderate hike on a rocky hillside. For accessibility information\, please contact (617) 645-4329. \nIMPORTANT NOTES: Dogs are not allowed on water supply protection lands. Service and medical support animals\, when acting within their service capacity\, are welcome. \n  \nThis program is offered by MA DCR Division of Water Supply Protection 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/stillwater-farm-open-house-and-bioblitz/
LOCATION:Stillwater Farm Interpretive Center\, 228 Redemption Rock Rd\, Sterling\, 01564\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Walks & Hikes,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250524T130000
DTSTAMP:20250418T175549Z
CREATED:20250407T184328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T175549Z
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SUMMARY:Revolution 250 Ashby
DESCRIPTION:Open house at Ashby Historical Society featuring our collection of Revolutionary War artifacts and documents from the Ashby Militia. Included will be the Militia’s orderly books covering May 1775 to July 1775 during the beginning of the siege of Boston and the Battle of Bunker Hill. \nDATE: Saturday\, May 24th \nTIME: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nLOCATION: Old Engine House\, 846 Main Street\, Ashby\, MA 01431 \nACCESSIBILITY:Venue is wheelchair accessible. \n  \nThis program is offered by the Ashby 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/revolution-250-ashby/
LOCATION:Old Engine House\, 846 Main Street\, Ashby\, MA\, 01431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250524T120000
DTSTAMP:20250516T143922Z
CREATED:20250516T143922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T143922Z
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SUMMARY:Nipmuc Story Telling with Larry Spotted Crow Mann
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Saturday\, May 24th from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM for a morning of Traditional Nipmuc Story Telling and Knowledge Sharing. This event is part of the Friends of the Fells Native Land Learning Series honoring the deep knowledge and contributions of our Indigenous community members\, led by Massachusetts-based Tribal artists and educators Brad Lopes\, Elizabeth James-Perry\, and Larry Spotted Crow Mann. See our Eventbrite Calendar here to learn more and register for more events in this series. \nSpeaker: Larry Spotted Crow Mann \nAbout Larry Spotted Crow Mann: Enrolled citizen of the Hassanamisco Nipmuc Tribe\, award-winning author and director of The Ohketeau Cultural Center\, Larry Spotted Crow Mann\, will be sharing traditional Nipmuc stories\, drumming\, local tribal history; and information on the Ohketeau Cultural Center. Books will be available for purchase for attendees\, in addition to a Question and Answer period with the author. Learn more about Larry Spotted Crow Mann at his website: whisperingbasket.com. \nLocation: Please meet at the Botume House Visitor Center (Google Maps location here). Parking is available at the Botume House Visitor Center Parking lot and Spot Pond Boating lot (Google Maps location here). \nAppropriate for: All are welcome! \nContact: Please reach out to niti.seereeram@fells.org with questions/inquiries about this event. \nDogs: While we love experiencing the outdoors with our dogs\, this program is not suitable for dogs. We ask that you please leave your furry friends home while attending this program. \nCheck out our calendar for dog-friendly events! \nImage: APB Speakers \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThis program is offered by the Friends of the Middlesex Fells 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/nipmuc-story-telling-with-larry-spotted-crow-mann/
LOCATION:Botume House Visitor Center\, 4 Woodland Rd\, Stoneham\, MA\, MA\, 02180
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250524T110000
DTSTAMP:20250523T174238Z
CREATED:20250407T190023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T174238Z
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SUMMARY:History Guided Tour of Gropius House
DESCRIPTION:Historic New England – Gropius House 1938 – Explore a revolution! \nWalter Gropius\, founder of the German design school known as the Bauhaus\, was one of the most influential architects of the 20th century. Modest in scale\, the 1938 Gropius family home was revolutionary in impact. In keeping with Bauhaus philosophy\, every aspect of the house and its surrounding landscape was planned for maximum efficiency and simplicity of design. \nAll walk-in visitors are welcome. Prompt arrival appreciated—tour starts at 10 AM sharp. \nDATE: Saturday\, May 24th \nTIME: 10:00 – 11:00 AM \nLOCATION: Gropius House\, 68 Baker Bridge Road\, Lincoln MA 01773 \nPARKING: Parking on site. \nACCESSIBILITY: Uneven terrain and stairs. \nImages Courtesy of Historic New England \n  \nThis program is offered by Historic New England 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/history-guided-tour-of-gropius-house/
LOCATION:Gropius House\, 68 Baker Bridge Road\, Lincoln\, MA\, 01773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historic New England | Gropius House":MAILTO:gropiushouse@historicnewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250524T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250524T170000
DTSTAMP:20250422T153428Z
CREATED:20250407T192820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T153428Z
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SUMMARY:History of the Nashua River in Pepperell Mural
DESCRIPTION:The History of the Nashua River in Pepperell Mural will open to the public on May 24\, 2025\, one day after its official unveiling. The mural includes seven large panels conceived by Nan Quintin\, designed by Mark Fountain\, and painted by a consortium of local artists. It portrays the story of the life along the Nashua River from indigenous times into the period of colonial agriculture and through the various industrial phases that benefited the town but also led to serious pollution. The story goes on to convey the clean-up of one of the most polluted rivers in the United States as well as its ongoing environmental oversight\, all initiated and inspired by the heroic efforts of Marion Stoddart. The result is the current pristine condition and Federal designation as a ‘Wild and Scenic River’ that so many can now appreciate and enjoy. \nThis is a free event\, open to the general public\, with no registration required. Docents and artists will be onsite to guide visitors through the mural display. The event is outdoors\, rain or shine.  \nFollowing the opening weekend\, the mural will be on permanent display and open to the public at no cost. Signage will provide a permanent self-guided historical narrative for visitors. \nDATE: Saturday – Monday\, May 24th – 26th  \nTIME: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Saturday & Sunday); 1:00 – 5:00 PM (Monday) \nLOCATION: Nashua River Rail Trail\, across from 142 Main Street\, Pepperell\, MA 01463 \nPARKING: Free parking nearby is limited. \nACCESSIBILITY: The area is accessible to persons with mobility limitations. \n  \nThis program is offered by the Pepperell Cultural Council\, Massachusetts Cultural Council\, Mass Department of Conservation and Recreation\, Town of Pepperell Highway Department\, Peter Fitzpatrick Collaborative\, Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts\, Hazel Brooks Fund 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/history-of-the-nashua-river-in-pepperell-mural/2025-05-24/
LOCATION:Nashua River Rail Trail – Pepperell Mural\, 142 Main Street\, Pepperell\, 01463\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250524T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250524T120000
DTSTAMP:20250523T152358Z
CREATED:20250410T154332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T152358Z
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SUMMARY:Bunker Hill 250th Commemoration & Veteran Flag Placement
DESCRIPTION:Help us remember our heroes! Take part in observing Memorial Day and commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill! \nDid you know Pepperell provided the commander and about 60 men who fought at Bunker Hill? Eight of them were killed and eight wounded. \nWe honor them today\, as well as the 230 veterans buried in the Park Street cemeteries\, by placing flags and saluting them all by name. \nWho? Children\, scouts\, parents\, adults and patriots of all types \nWhere? Walton Cemetery\, 5 Park Street\, Pepperell\, MA 01463 \nWhen? Saturday\, May 24\, 2025 (Rain or Shine) \n8:00 a.m Doors open at DAR Prudence Wright Chapter House\, the red brick schoolhouse next to the cemetery.\nRefreshments: Enjoy hot cocoa\, coffee\, water\, and pastries from The Bakery. \n9:00 a.m. Program begins\nMaster of Ceremonies: Tony Saboliauskas\, Vietnam Veteran & Purple Heart recipient \n* Patriot Fife and Drum Duo: March with the musicians! \n· 6th Middlesex Regiment discusses uniforms and muskets. Kids practice drilling with wooden muskets! \n· Bunker Hill “Wolcott” Memorial Bench: Wreath placed\, Honor roll of those KIA (Killed In Action)\, wounded\, and musket volley. \n* Local voice students: Sing patriotic songs \n· Colonel Prescott Tomb: Wreath placed\, gold eagle placed\, flag\, chaplain prayer\, musket volley. \n· Flags will be provided for everyone to place on veterans’ graves in the adjoining cemeteries. \nPost Cemetery Activities: Cartridge making\, Quill pen writing\, Colonial games\, musket drilling\, chat with minutemen\, Hands-on candle making\, wool spinning\, butter churning\, spice grinding. Pet the oxen! \n  \nThis program is offered by the Prudence Wright Chapter\, NSDAR and Pepperell 250th Celebration Committee 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/bunker-hill-250th-commemoration-veteran-flag-placement/
LOCATION:Walton Cemetery\, 5 Park Street\, Pepperell\, MA\, 01463
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Revolutionary Stories,Festivals,Living History,Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pepperell 250th Anniversary Committee":MAILTO:Pepperell250th@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250523T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250523T130000
DTSTAMP:20250516T143513Z
CREATED:20250516T143513Z
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SUMMARY:Fells Plant Walk and Wampum Art with Elizabeth James-Perry
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Friday\, May 23rd from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM for a guided Plant Walk and Wampum Art showcase in the Middlesex Fells. Elizabeth James-Perry will lead a 2.5 hour Plant and Tree walk in the Middlesex Fells from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM\, followed by a 30 minute showcase of basketry\, fiber arts\, and wampum. This event is part of the Friends of the Fells Native Land Learning Series honoring the deep knowledge and contributions of our Indigenous community members\, led by Massachusetts-based Tribal artists and educators Brad Lopes\, Elizabeth James-Perry\, and Larry Spotted Crow Mann. See our Eventbrite Calendar here to learn more and register for more events in this series. \nSpeaker: Elizabeth James-Perry \nAbout Elizabeth James-Perry: Elizabeth is an Aquinnah Wampanoag Culture Bearer\, Educator\, and restorative Native gardener who is dedicated to the revival and continuity of valuable Indigenous knowledge. She is a Wampum artist\, guided by community mentors\, who explores themes of Northeastern Woodlands\, maritime traditions\, and Native identity and sovereignty. Jewelry and textile work will be available for purchase for attendees. Learn more about Elizabeth James-Perry at her website: elizabethjamesperry.com. \nLocation: Please meet at the Botume House Visitor Center (Google Maps location here). Parking is available at the Botume House Visitor Center Parking lot and Spot Pond Boating lot (Google Maps location here). \nAppropriate for: All are welcome! \nContact: Please reach out to niti.seereeram@fells.org with questions/inquiries about this event. \nDogs: While we love experiencing the outdoors with our dogs\, this program is not suitable for dogs. We ask that you please leave your furry friends home while attending this program. \nCheck out our calendar for dog-friendly events! \nImage: Tim Pich\, elizabethjamesperry.com \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThis program is offered by the Friends of the Middlesex Fells 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/fells-plant-walk-and-wampum-art-with-elizabeth-james-perry/
LOCATION:Botume House Visitor Center\, 4 Woodland Rd\, Stoneham\, MA\, MA\, 02180
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Exhibits,Walks & Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250522T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250522T203000
DTSTAMP:20250422T153039Z
CREATED:20250422T153039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T153039Z
UID:28173-1747940400-1747945800@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Clang\, clang\, clang went the Trolley through Westford
DESCRIPTION:The History of Trolley Service in Westford \nIn the early 1900s\, the Lowell & Fitchburg Street Railway operated a trolley line connecting Lowell to Ayer. This line passed through North Chelmsford and extended to Forge Village. In 1907\, a branch line of the Lowell & Fitchburg ran along Brookside Road\, around Whidden’s Corner\, and terminated at the Stony Brook railroad tracks at Moore’s Mill in Brookside. Passengers would then cross the railroad tracks to board another trolley car that took them to Westford Center. \nAlthough this branch line closed in 1919\, the central Lowell and Fitchburg trolley system remained in service until it was sold for scrap in 1929. \nJoin Marilyn Day for an engaging presentation based on historical documents\, newspaper articles\, photographs\, and personal stories related to the Westford Trolley system. \nAbout the Speaker: Marilyn (Green) Day\, Westford Town Historian\, Former Director the Westford Museum\, and Board Member of the Westford Historical Society \nDATE: Thursday\, May 22nd \nTIME: 7 – 8:30 PM \nLOCATION: Westford Museum\, 2 Boston Road\, Westford\, MA\, 01886 \nThis program is offered by the Westford Historical Society & Museum 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/clang-clang-clang-went-the-trolley-through-westford/
LOCATION:Westford Historical Society & Museum\, 2 Boston Road\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Tribes and Peoples of the Fells and New England with Brad Lopes
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, May 22nd from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM for an evening educational workshop regarding Indigenous Tribal Territories in Greater Boston and New England. This event is part of the Friends of the Fells Native Land Learning Series honoring the deep knowledge and contributions of our Indigenous community members\, led by Massachusetts-based Tribal artists and educators Brad Lopes\, Elizabeth James-Perry\, and Larry Spotted Crow Mann. See our Eventbrite Calendar here to learn more and register for more events in this series. \nSpeaker: Brad Lopes \nAbout Brad Lopes: Brad is citizen of the Aquinnah Wôpanâak Tribe on Noepe and a certified educator for grades 5 – 12 in the Wabanaki homelands. He also serves as the Native American Teacher Retention (NATRI) Program Manager at the Mashpee Wampanoag Education Department. Brad enjoys working with both Native and non-Native peoples to teach Wampanoag culture and history in addition to New England Indigenous studies and cultural literacy. Learn more about Brad Lopes here: https://www.aquinnah.org/team/brad-lopes. \nLocation: Please meet at the Botume House Visitor Center (Google Maps location here). Parking is available at the Botume House Visitor Center Parking lot and Spot Pond Boating lot (Google Maps location here). \nAppropriate for: All are welcome! \nContact: Please reach out to niti.seereeram@fells.org with questions/inquiries about this event. \nDogs: While we love experiencing the outdoors with our dogs\, this program is not suitable for dogs. We ask that you please leave your furry friends home while attending this program. Check out our calendar for dog-friendly events! \nImage: Brad Lopes \n  \nThis program is offered by the Friends of the Middlesex Fells 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/indigenous-tribes-and-peoples-of-the-fells-and-new-england-with-brad-lopes/
LOCATION:Botume House Visitor Center\, 4 Woodland Rd\, Stoneham\, MA\, MA\, 02180
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Screening of ABCL's Black Patriots of Lexington Episode on Stow & Boxborough with Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of an episode of the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington (ABCL)’s Black Patriots of Lexington (Stow & Boxborough) with a Question and Answer session to follow. Commemorate the significant role that Black men and women played in the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19\, 1775. \nEconomic Patriots Prince and Cate Chester – explore the often overlooked role of Black men and women\, like the husband and wife team of Cate and Prince Chester\, in the production of domestic linen. Domestic linen was favored by the Reverend Jonas Clarke and other colonists who were boycotting British goods in response to the Stamp Act of 1765. \nAn inspirational story of manumission\, entrepreneurship\, and community building in Lexington\, Stow and Boxborough. \nPresenters: Margaret Micholet\, public historian\, retired from the National Park Service and Sean D. Osborne\, public historian and producer of the Black Patriots of Lexington YouTube series. \nFor more information on the Black Patriots of Lexington video series visit abclex.org. \nFREE—Click here to reserve tickets on Eventbrite! \nDATE: Wednesday\, May 21st \nTIME: 7 – 9 PM \nLOCATION: Stow Town Hall\, 375 Great Road\, Stow\, MA 01775 \nThis program is offered by the Stow Historical Society\, Boxborough Historical Society\, Association of Black Citizens of Lexington\, Rediscover Mapledale\, and Tricons 2 Red Tails 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/screening-of-abcls-black-patriots-of-lexington-episode-on-stow-boxborough-with-qa/
LOCATION:Stow Town Hall\, 375 Great Road\, Stow\, MA\, 01775\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Lancaster History Month: Lancaster Town Green Through the Ages
DESCRIPTION:Have the buildings around Town Green always been the same? Which one was built first? What sort of things has the Green been used for over the years? Come celebrate Lancaster History Month with Special Collections Librarian Victoria Hatchell as she discusses the history of Town Green and the structures surrounding it. \nREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. \nDATE: Wednesday\, May 21st \nTIME: 6:30 – 7:30 PM \nLOCATION: Thayer Memorial Library\, 717 Main Street\, Lancaster\, MA\, 01523 \nPARKING: Library patrons are encouraged to park in the large lot behind the building. \nACCESSIBILITY: Patrons are welcome to use the handicap parking spaces both in front of and behind the library. Each room of the building is ADA compliant; we have an elevator and automatic doors. \n  \nThis program is offered by Thayer Memorial Library 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/lancaster-history-month-lancaster-town-green-through-the-ages-2/
LOCATION:Thayer Memorial Library\, 717 Main St\, Lancaster\, MA\, 01523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Pine Hawk Archaeology Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Doug Halley describes the discovery of the Pine Hawk archaeological site and its significance. He relates how the project activated an increased interest in historical preservation\, leading to the restoration of the Acton Stone Chamber continuing to work on Acton’s Trail Through Time\, which brings the interface of two different cultures to light. Doug oversaw the original archaeological of the Pine Hawk site for the Town of Acton twenty years ago and also created an award-winning exhibit on this discovery. \nDATE: Tuesday\, May 20th \nTIME: 7:00 PM \nLOCATION: Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA 01720 \nPARKING: On-site parking available. \nACCESSIBILITY: Building is wheel-chair accessible. \n  \nThis program is offered by the Friends of Pine Hawk and Acton Memorial Library 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!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/introduction-to-the-pine-hawk-archaeology-discovery/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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