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Lancaster’s Old Common and the Story of Native Son Horace W. S. Cleveland

Thayer Memorial Library 717 Main St, Lancaster, MA, United States

This colorfully illustrated and highly informative lecture will be presented by Heather Lennon, President of the Lancaster Historical Society incorporating material researched by LHS Executive Board member, Karen Silverthorn. About 375 years ago, the nearby Wattaquadock hills provided a gateway for early settlers of the Nashaway Plantation. The "Bay Path" was a trail used by […]

Free

Monuments, Memorials and Markers Tour at Shirley Meeting House and Shirley Common

The Shirley Meeting House 41 Brown Road, Shirley, MA, United States

Join us for a walking tour of the Civil War and Revolutionary War monuments at Shirley Common and an interior tour of the Shirley Meeting House, including its bronze plaques to its ministers and composer Oliver Holden. There will be special displays in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the building of Shirley's second meeting […]

Free

Historical Piano Concerts from The Frederick Collection: Chaojun Yang

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

Historical Piano Concerts' 37th Spring season presents performances every Sunday in May. The concerts will include piano solo, piano with voice, with violin, and with clarinet, all with restored original pianos by important makers in Paris, Vienna, and Leipzig, ca. 1830 - 1877. On Sunday, May 7th, pianist Chaojun Yang plays a Bach Prelude and […]

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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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Groton Conservation Trust Annual Meeting

The Groton Inn 128 Main Street, Groton, MA, United States

The Groton Conservation Trust welcomes you to a special presentation featuring updates from our last year of land conservation and programming, and special guest speaker Sally Naser. Social media followers might know Sally better as CR Wildlife Cams, a Facebook and Instagram account that features fantastic images and footage of Massachusetts wildlife. We’ve been great […]

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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

Why Do Birds Matter?

Virtual

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED—NEW DATE & TIME TO BE DETERMINED Why do birds matter? Join the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust and Trevor Lloyd-Evans as we explore this question. Birds have always captured people’s imagination and envy – they are beautiful, they sing, they can fly and we can’t. Because there are more than 10,000 […]

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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

MicroAdventures in Central Mass

Bigelow Free Public Library 54 Walnut St, Clinton, United States

Get out and explore with adventurous day trips to islands, waterfalls, abandoned towns/settlements, to spot/track wildlife, and hiking/kayaking opportunities. Hikes with great views Kayak & canoe trips Waterfalls Wildlife tracking/spotting Dunes hikes “Island” adventures Abandoned towns Experienced hiker and outdoorswoman Alison O’Leary provides a tour of a dozen day trip options in MA that are […]

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Spring Bird Walk at Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park 174 Liberty Street, Concord, MA, United States

Join the Friends of Minute Man National Park for a spring bird walk! For many bird watchers, spring migration is the most exciting time of the year. We will observe birds in their colorful breeding plumage, listen to their songs, and learn which are passing through on their way north and which will stay to […]

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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

Fibers of Life; MORE textiles from the Westford Historical Society’s Collection

Westford Historical Society & Museum 2 Boston Road, Westford, MA, United States

Visit the Westford Historical Society & Museum for the show and tell lecture, “Fibers of Life.” Their collection of local artifacts, from clothing and accouterments to linens and household items is typical of many New England towns. However, each one of these objects has its own unique and interesting story to tell. Penny Lacroix, co-chair […]