GREAT MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, CONCORD, MA
Help us remember our heroes! Take part in observing Memorial Day and commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill! Did you know Pepperell provided the commander and about 60 men who fought at Bunker Hill? Eight of them were killed and eight wounded. We honor them today, as well as the 230 […]
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 […]
Historic New England – Gropius House 1938 - Explore a revolution! Walter 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 […]
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 […]
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. DATE: Saturday, May 24th TIME: 10:00 AM - 1:00 […]
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 […]
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? These are some of […]
Historic New England – The Codman Estate c.1740 – Riches to Revolution Historic 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]