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Scavenger Hunt at Sholan Farms Apple Blossom Festival & Craft Show

Sholan Farms 1125 Pleasant St, Leominster, MA, United States

Visit historic Sholan Farms in Leominster, Massachusetts for our 21st Apple Blossom Festival celebration! There’s fun for the whole family—food trucks, crafters, a butterfly release, scavenger hunt, entertainment, and giant basket silent auction. Walk the trails, take in the views, and experience this special time of year in North Central Massachusetts.   This program is […]

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Woburn’s Road to Revolution

Woburn Public Library 45 Pleasant Street, Woburn, MA, United States

Through short scenes acted out by costumed living history interpreters and narrators, "Woburn's Road to Revolution" will tell the history of Woburn's Battle March Road and some of the stories of Woburn residents and events that took place in or were related to Woburn leading up to, on, or shortly after April 19, 1775, the […]

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B is for Birds: ‘Breakfast or Brunch’

Heald Orchard Heald St, Pepperell, MA, United States

For the 'early birds', Breakfast with the Birds will start at 6:30 AM and run until about 10:30 AM. Meet at Heald Street Orchard where 52 species have been seen and/or heard. Next drop by the Lawrence Library from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM to enjoy coffee and pastries while viewing the Shattuck Bird Collection. […]

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An Afternoon with Henry David Thoreau

Thoreau Farm 341 Virginia Road, Concord, MA, United States

Step back in time to 1858 and spend some time with the famed 19th-Century writer and naturalist Henry David Thoreau! Mr. Thoreau (portrayed by Historian Richard Smith) will read selections from his essay, “Walking.” Afterward he will take questions (in character) for an entertaining and educational look into Thoreau’s life in 19th Century Concord, Massachusetts. […]

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Tour the New Town Center

Boxborough Town Hall 29 Middle Road, Boxborough, MA, United States

Visit the exteriors of eight historic buildings, collectively the "New Town Center" of the town of Boxborough, Massachusetts on a guided walking tour. The structures represent the period from ca.1790 to ca.1930 and display Federal, Colonial/Greek Revival, Victorian Eclectic and Craftsman architectural styles. We will honor the birth of the town, carved out of three […]

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Central Mass Railroad to Central Mass Rail Trail

Holder Memorial 210 Church Street, Clinton, MA, United States

This is a two part program including the history of the short-lived Central Mass Railroad that ran from North Station in Boston to Northampton and also about how communities all along the way are converting their sections of the 104-mile railroad into a connected rail trail. This program will focus on the Clinton section that […]

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Lexington Fairy Homes & Gardens Tour

Munroe Center for the Arts 1403 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, United States

In preparation for the Lexington Fairy Homes and Gardens Tour, you’re invited to a rock and blues band concert in the back field at the Munroe Center for the Arts where families can participate in a fairy house-making workshop. Fairy homes will be scattered across town during the weekend of May 28-29. Visitors will be […]

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Biodiversity Thriving Amidst Glacial Remnants

Wharton Plantation Martins Pond Rd, Groton

Groton comprises an exuberance of glacier-created geologic features as well as an extraordinary biodiversity. This 4-mile hike will lead you to outcrops, eskers, kames, kettle holes and ponds, beaver ponds, a great blue heron rookery, and beautiful woodland scenery. You will learn about the on-the-ground impacts of a 1-2 mile sheet of ice that existed […]

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America at War: Ashby’s Contribution

Old Engine House 846 Main Street, Ashby, MA, United States

Visit the Old Engine House and view an exhibit of photos, ephemera and objects documenting Ashby's men and women who went to war from the Revolution to the Cold War. The exhibit will be self-guided with docents on hand to answer questions. This program is offered by Ashby Historical Society as part of the Hidden […]

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Painted WWI Helmets Exhibit

Fort Devens Museum 94 Jackson Road, 3rd Floor, Devens, MA, United States

Visit the Fort Devens Museum for the opening of its Painted WWI Helmets Exhibit featuring three dozen helmets and other WWI artifacts and memorabilia. Primarily comprised of helmets on loan from a private collector, most of which were painted by soldiers following their service in the war, the exhibit also includes helmets with local ties […]

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The Art & Architecture of the Afterlife

Woodlawn Cemetery 26 Harvard Road, Ayer, MA, United States

Some of the finest historic world-class sculpture and architectural design can be discovered and appreciated here in Ayer. Join Ayer Director of Community & Economic Development, Alan S. Manoian, for a first-time historic walking Tour of Ayer’s Woodlawn Cemetery titled “The Art & Architecture of the Afterlife.”   This program is offered by the Ayer […]

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Tools of the Time: 19th-Century Farm & Woodworking Tools

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

Step back in time for a carpentry demonstration of tools of the 19th century, including the tools of Amos Evans, a joiner who lived and worked in Bolton. On display are 19th-century farming and woodworking tools from the Bolton Historical Society’s collection.   This program is offered by Bolton Historical Society as part of the […]

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