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Birds & Beyond: A Journey through Thoreau’s Landscape with Barry Van Dusen

Thoreau Farm 341 Virginia Road, Concord, MA, United States +1 more

From May 11th to July 24th, visitors to Concord can explore Barry Van Dusen's beautiful nature sketches displayed at both Thoreau Farm and Walden Pond State Reservation Visitor Center. Van Dusen is a Massachusetts-based artist and the author of Finding Sanctuary, in which he describes and illustrates 61 of Mass Audubon’s wildlife sanctuaries, nature centers, […]

Free

Faded Memory: Women and People of Color in the American Revolution and Beyond

Sudbury History Center & Museum 288 Old Sudbury Road, Sudbury, MA, United States

This program offers participants the chance to delve into the local history by embarking on a self-guided exploration of the Sudbury Revolutionary War Cemetery, uncovering the often-overlooked narratives of women and Patriots of Color through presentations, and engaging in facilitated small-group discussions. By examining the consequences of selective documentation and memorialization on collective memory and […]

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Hike Through Mosaic of Glacial Landforms and Ecologies

Northwoods Conservation Area Northwoods Rd, Groton, MA, United States

This event is a guided hike through several conservation parcels that were sculpted by the 2-mile high glacier that covered and then receded from the Northeast tens of thousands of years ago. The resulting kettle ponds, eskers, drumlins, and extensive wetlands in between, created prime conditions for exceptional biodiversity. These features also made development of […]

Free

Tour Of Historic Ashby Common

Ashby Town Common 1 South Road, Ashby, United States

The majority of the buildings around the Ashby Town Common were constructed between 1775 and 1836. 14 historic buildings will be featured. The tour is self-guided with presenters at various locations to provide interesting historical insights and answer questions. Event scheduled Saturday, May 11 from 10 am to 1 pm. Rain date of Saturday, May […]

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Shirley’s Depot Square

Shirley Historical Society Museum 182 Center Road, Shirley, MA, United States

On display is a diorama of Shirley's Depot Square with a working model train and the buildings from 100 years ago. There is also a large collection of photos picturing the railroad and surroundings. The Museum is open for visitors Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. On Saturday, May 11th at […]

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Guided Walk North Dike to Wachusett Dam

Wachusett Reservoir - North Dike Gate 36, Route 110, Sterling, MA, United States

Meet at Wachusett Reservoir Gate 39 – located at the intersection of South Meadow Road and Route 110 in Clinton. Click for directions. This guided walk is about 1 mile along the North Dike to the Wachusett Dam in Clinton. This open hillside walk along the Wachusett Reservoir offers interesting views overlooking the 65 billion […]

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Codman Estate Mansion Open House

Codman Estate 34 Codman Road, Lincoln, MA, United States

Overlooking a prospect of farm and pleasure grounds, this family country home was a powerful force in the lives of five generations of the Codman family. Each generation to live here left their mark while preserving some important historical features still visible today. The interiors, richly furnished with portraits, memorabilia, and art works collected in […]

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Historical Piano Concerts from The Frederick Collection: Jessica Gould & Gail Olszewski

New Dawn Arts Center 84 Main Street, Ashburnham, MA, United States

Historical Piano Concerts' 38th Spring season presents performances every Sunday in May. The six concerts pay homage to the pianist-composers associated with the Collection's historical original pianos. In May, two recitals devoted to Schubert's late compositions focus special attention on this beloved composer. You'll find detailed information on all events and the instruments at FrederickCollection.org. […]

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Shirley’s Depot Square

Shirley Historical Society Museum 182 Center Road, Shirley, MA, United States

On display is a diorama of Shirley's Depot Square with a working model train and the buildings from 100 years ago. There is also a large collection of photos picturing the railroad and surroundings. The Museum is open for visitors Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. On Saturday, May 11th at […]

Free

Quiet the Mind and Open the Heart: An Introduction to Zen Buddhist Meditation

Old Frog Pond Farm & Studio 38 Eldridge Rd, Harvard, MA, United States

Find spaciousness and stillness through meditation. Join Linda Shinji Hoffman for an introduction to Zen Meditation. We will meet in the studio and begin with ‘finding our seat’ whether on a cushion, meditation bench or chair. Then learn about posture, breath, how to hold our awareness, and what to do when thoughts arise. After this […]

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The Pursuit of a Hobby: Model Ship Building

Sawyer House & Barn 676 Main Street, Bolton, MA, United States

On display at the Bolton Historical Society are examples of one Bolton resident's decades-long hobby of model ship building, both scratch and kit built. From the ill-fated Titanic to the Jefferson Davis, an 1853 Baltimore Clipper, these models demonstrate the patience, skills, and eye for detail of the modeler, the late Deborah Kellett. Open every […]

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Shirley’s Depot Square

Shirley Historical Society Museum 182 Center Road, Shirley, MA, United States

On display is a diorama of Shirley's Depot Square with a working model train and the buildings from 100 years ago. There is also a large collection of photos picturing the railroad and surroundings. The Museum is open for visitors Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. On Saturday, May 11th at […]

Free