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Reflections on the Rivers: William Brewster and Henry Thoreau

Virtual

William Brewster (1851-1919) was the first president of the Massachusetts Audubon Society, which inspired the creation of Audubon Societies across the U.S. Brewster's passion for Concord's land and rivers, and for its flora and fauna, echo the vision of an earlier Concordian, Henry David Thoreau. Concord historian and educator Jayne Gordon will explore similarities and […]

$5.00

André Gregory (“My Dinner with André”) in conversation with Michael Frederick

Virtual

“I WAS THIRTY-THREE and couldn’t get a job as a dogcatcher. As if flaming out of three theaters and provoking Gregory Peck to slug me weren’t bad enough, I had accepted a job to direct a play about bestiality on Broadway. Leda Had a Little Swan was, to my knowledge, the first play in Broadway […]

Free

Walden, a game: A Virtual Experience

Virtual

Join The Walden Woods Project and The Walden EDU Team of USC Game Innovation Lab for a special event about Walden, a game. Developer Tracy Fullerton will discuss the evolution and intention of the classroom computer game as well as provide a brief demonstration of the newest module “Civil Disobedience.” Joining Tracy are educators Jennifer […]

Free

World War Women™: The Unsung Heroines of WWII

Virtual

In a never before seen adventure into the stories of the unknown, History At Play TM embodies the spirit of international women who risked their lives to defeat Fascism in World War II. World War Women is a suspenseful reliving of the terrors and triumphs of some of our greatest heroines. From organizing the resistance, […]

$10

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Sunday Morning Bird Walks

Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary 113 Goodnow Road, Princeton, MA, United States

Join Mass Audubon Birder's Certificate Program graduate Alison O'Hare for a series of Sunday morning bird walks at Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary. These walks will focus on Wachusett Meadow's diverse birdlife, looking for newly arrived spring migrants, birds just passing through, and birds that are local breeders. Our slow pace will give you an opportunity […]

$10 – $14
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Earth Month Art Exhibition

The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, United States

Earth Month Exhibition: April 6 - April 23 Accompanying The Umbrella Arts Center's April 23 Earth Day celebration in partnership with Minute Man National Historical Park and The Old Manse is a free Earth Month community art exhibition on view at The Umbrella Arts Gallery, 40 Stow Street, from April 6 - April 23. This […]

Free

Diversity Is More Than Color

Virtual

Join us for On Belonging In Outdoor Spaces, a free series featuring speakers whose work is advancing efforts to strengthen belonging and connection between communities of color and the outdoors. As a cancer survivor, paraclimber, outdoor enthusiast, and a diversity, equity, and inclusion professional, Kareemah Batts pulls from her lived experience and education to co-create […]

Free

Liberty Pole Capping & Raising Reenactment

Bedford Town Common 75 Great Road, Bedford, MA, United States

The Liberty Pole Capping and Raising is a reenactment of a practice in Colonial America signifying dissatisfaction with varied rulings and conduct of the English government of that date. It is meant to be commemorative of the spirit of liberty exemplified by Bedfordians and other colonials in the early phases of the War for Independence. […]

Free

Paul Revere Capture Ceremony

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

Patriots' Day 2022 at Minute Man National Historical Park The Lincoln Minute Men, joined by other reenactment units, observe the historic capture of Paul Revere with fife and drum music, a theatrical performance and a musket fire salute. Note that this event will take place at the Paul Revere Capture Site within Minute Man National […]

Free
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Boxborough Museum Open House

Boxborough Museum 575 Middle Road, Boxborough, MA, United States

Visit the Boxborough Museum and see Boxborough’s historic treasures, including the 1850s scale, which is sensitive enough to weigh a penny and strong enough to calibrate a 50 pound weight, the “new” hearse built in 1881, and the “old” hearse (come and see how old is old). Admission is free and all are welcome! If […]

Free

Patriots’ Day Town Night and History 1776: A Conversation with Jane Kamensky

Concord Museum 53 Cambridge Turnpike, Concord, MA, United States

Ring in Patriots’ Day with a festive evening at the Concord Museum! Towns across Massachusetts mustered at the North Bridge on April 19, 1775, and we are inviting you back to Concord for a free visit to the Museum and Revolutionary-themed programming. All programs are free and open to the public. Seating is limited for […]

Free

A Reading and Conversation with Billy Collins

Virtual

“Funny but serious, accessible but rich in meaning, consistently surprising – the world looks slightly different after reading a Billy Collins poem. He’s an American treasure” writes Nick Laird.  In this virtual event, Mr. Collins will read some of his poems followed by a conversation about his life’s work. Advanced registration is required.  This program […]

$5