GREAT MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, CONCORD, MA
Did my Ancestor Serve in the American Revolution? Boys as young as 16 were allowed to serve, so any male ancestors who were between the ages of 16 and 50 between 1776 and 1783 were potential candidates. Those who didn’t serve directly in a military capacity may have helped in other ways – by providing […]
Come join us at the Sudbury Historical Society for an exciting in-person event! The Ammo Dump, A Taking of Heritage is and insightful book about the history of eminent domain of families in Maynard, Stow, Sudbury, and Hudson. Join the authors for a presentation about the book, a Q&A session, and a book signing. The […]
This year's Tavern Night experience takes you on a journey to an 18th century Irish pub, as we recreate a historic tavern experience. Grab your beer from the historic bar, ingle with costumed reenactors, play games, listen to live Irish music, and sample delicious and whiskey from GrandTen Distillery. $20 members, $25 nonmembers. Ticket includes […]
Emily Monosson’s book Blight: Fungi and the Coming Pandemic is a prescient warning about the mysterious and deadly world of fungi—and how to avert further loss across species, including our own. Fungi are everywhere. Most are harmless; some are helpful. A few are killers. Collectively, infectious fungi are the most devastating agents of disease on earth, and a […]
Join us for the 2024 Spring Session of On Belonging! March 13th at 7 PM via Zoom | Erika Rumbley, Co-Founder and Director of The New Garden Society Erika Rumbley is a Co-Founder and Director of The New Garden Society (TNGS), an organization dedicated to training incarcerated students in the art and science of plants. […]
For 2024, we're delighted to welcome you back to our studios and beautifully renovated galleries! Our annual Open Studios is an incredible opportunity to meet our artists, learn about their process, and share in celebrating their work. FEATURING Kaleidoscope: Changing as We Change exhibition in the Allie Kussin Main Gallery February 28 - March 20 […]
For 2024, we're delighted to welcome you back to our studios and beautifully renovated galleries! Our annual Open Studios is an incredible opportunity to meet our artists, learn about their process, and share in celebrating their work. FEATURING Kaleidoscope: Changing as We Change exhibition in the Allie Kussin Main Gallery February 28 - March 20 […]
Ida B. Wells committed herself to the needs of those who did not have power. In the eyes of the FBI, this made her a “dangerous negro agitator.” In the annals of history, it makes her an icon. Ida B. the Queen tells the awe-inspiring story of an pioneering woman who was often overlooked and […]
Speaker Glenn A. Knoblock will share a story of New Hampshire women throughout our history from all walks of life from the perspective of historic burial grounds and cemeteries located throughout the state. The silent gravestones and monuments within their confines which mark the final resting places of women of many demographics, speak volumes. By […]
LexSeeHer presents its 2024 Women's History Month Speaker Series! March 6th | 7:00-8:00 PM | Cary Library's Large Meeting Room: Celebrate Interionational Women's Day with LexSeeHer and author Leta Hong Fincher. We will be discussing the 10th anniversary edition of Leta's widely acclaimed book, Leftover Women – The Resurgence of Gender Inequality in China. This talk will […]
Mar 23 - Apr 21, 2024 11am-5pm Tue-Sun Opening Reception: Sun, Mar 24, 2024; 2 - 4 pm Curatorial Statement: The environmental crisis is multifactorial: consumerism, pollution, extreme weather, loss of biodiversity, and other catastrophes - too complex, too intertwined, but above all, too urgent. A collective problem that requires collective solutions. As individuals, we wonder, “How […]
March 23, 2-4 PM The Groton (Senior) Center, 163 West Main Street Groton History Center’s Executive Director Kara Fossey will give an illustrated presentation on the life and legacy of Georgianna Adelia Boutwell, daughter of Gov. George S. Boutwell. This program is free and open to the public thanks to the Commissioners of Trust Funds. […]
