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The Treasured Collections of Herbert H. Hosmer, Jr.

Prescott Building 701 Main Street, Lancaster

The Lancaster Historical Society will make tours by appointment available of the collections of “Herbert H. Hosmer Jr.: A Lancastrian Original” through August 31, 2023. The Exhibit Room is on the second floor of the Prescott Building at 701 Main Street in Lancaster. (Use rear entrance.) Born in Lancaster, MA, Hosmer lived the majority of […]

Free

Tours of The Frederick Collection of Historical Pianos

Historical Piano Study Center 30 Main Street, Ashburnham, MA, United States

Tours 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. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call 978-827-6232 or […]

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“To Touch and Lift the Heart” – The Exuberant Creativity of May Alcott

Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House 399 Lexington Road, Concord

The artistic talent of May Alcott (later Nieriker) is abundantly on display at Orchard House for visitors to appreciate each year -- from her fledgling attempts to create within Orchard House itself, to serious study in Boston, and eventuating in diligent practice and notable exhibitions in Europe. In honor of the Concord Free Public Library’s […]

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Monday Morning Walks in Dunstable

Town of Dunstable 511 Main Street, Dunstable, MA, United States

Join us Monday mornings for a guided walk to explore a different Town of Dunstable Conservation Area or a Dunstable Rural Land Trust property. Meet promptly at 9am at the Dunstable Town Hall, 511 Main Street to caravan in your own vehicle and drive to park at the destination property of the week. Wear proper […]

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Celebrating 100 Years of Concord Art and our founder, Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts

Concord Art Association 37 Lexington Road, Concord, MA, United States

We're celebrating 100 years of Concord Art! Our founder, Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts (1871-1927), was not only a dedicated philanthropist, but a talented artist as well. This May, we invite you to visit Concord Art during gallery hours (Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 4:30pm, and Sunday, 12pm to 4pm) to see the paintings and etchings of […]

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Celebrating 100 Years of Concord Art and our founder, Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts

Concord Art Association 37 Lexington Road, Concord, MA, United States

We're celebrating 100 years of Concord Art! Our founder, Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts (1871-1927), was not only a dedicated philanthropist, but a talented artist as well. This May, we invite you to visit Concord Art during gallery hours (Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 4:30pm, and Sunday, 12pm to 4pm) to see the paintings and etchings of […]

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Celebrating 100 Years of Concord Art and our founder, Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts

Concord Art Association 37 Lexington Road, Concord, MA, United States

We're celebrating 100 years of Concord Art! Our founder, Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts (1871-1927), was not only a dedicated philanthropist, but a talented artist as well. This May, we invite you to visit Concord Art during gallery hours (Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 4:30pm, and Sunday, 12pm to 4pm) to see the paintings and etchings of […]

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A Visit with Ken Gloss

Forbush Memorial Library 118 Main Street, Westminster, MA, United States

Kenneth Gloss, proprietor of the internationally known Brattle Book Shop in Boston’s Downtown Crossing section, will be visiting us at Forbush Memorial Library. Ken will discuss growing up in the book business, show some of his favorite finds while enjoying “the thrill of the hunt,” and explain how he appraises books and manuscripts. He has […]

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Living with Nature

The Gardner Museum 27 Pearl Street, Gardner, MA, United States

Join Athol Bird & Nature Club president and Millers River Environmental Center director Dave Small as he explores the transformation of his yard from a boring suburban lot dominated by lawn to a rich habitat for our native wildlife. Removing invasive species, planting native plants, and providing water, food, and cover for a variety of […]

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Celebrating 100 Years of Concord Art and our founder, Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts

Concord Art Association 37 Lexington Road, Concord, MA, United States

We're celebrating 100 years of Concord Art! Our founder, Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts (1871-1927), was not only a dedicated philanthropist, but a talented artist as well. This May, we invite you to visit Concord Art during gallery hours (Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 4:30pm, and Sunday, 12pm to 4pm) to see the paintings and etchings of […]

Free

Wapack Centennial Event – Watatic History Hike

Mount Watatic Reservation Route 119, Ashburnham, MA, United States

Join Ashburnham Historical Society President Chris Gagnon and the Friends of the Wapack on a tour of the colonial roads around the base of Mount Watatic. We will visit the homestead sites and cellar holes of the first settlers and hear the fascinating story of the “Children of the Woods Tavern” and the families who […]

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Riverwalk 2023

Nashua River Conservation Area 36 Vale Street, Clinton, MA, United States

Join us for a trail walk along the beautiful Nashua River that flows out of Wachusett Reservoir and through the Town of Clinton, Massachusetts. Enjoy flora and fauna along a trail forged by both animal and human walkers of all kinds. Animals spotted on previous walks include hawks, herons, turtles, garter snakes, deer, and fox. […]

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