GREAT MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, CONCORD, MA
Rail history author William Deen will lead a two-hour tour of Bedford Depot Park. Preserved by the town are a depot and freight house dating from the 1870s and a passenger car built in the 1950s for the Boston & Maine. Displays include a detailed diorama that depicts the Bedford rail yard ca. 1955 plus […]
On Saturday May 16th from 1am - 3pm, come to Spring into West Concord! Enjoy sidewalk sales, plant sales, art exhibits, crafts, music and more. This is the last day to complete the Hidden Treasures game. Pick up a sheet at a local business and get it into Fowler Library by 3:00 to be entered […]
Come join us for a tour of Ayer's historic Sandy Pond Schoolhouse. A National Register property and Ayer's oldest public building, Sandy Pond Schoolhouse celebrates its 158th year in 2026. This free community-wide event will provide visitors with an opportunity to tour the restored schoolhouse, to hear talks on local history, take a sample 19th […]
Stop by our free, family-friendly event in partnership with Discover West Concord Day. Enjoy kid-friendly crafts & activities, shop from our collection of award-winning books for ages 0-12, and enjoy story times throughout the day. PLUS! Don't miss GRAMMY® award-winning and 3x EMMY® award-nominated singer-songwriter and author of Barefoot book "Breathe Deep" Joanie Leeds performing […]
Capitalizing on Sudbury's unique zip code of 01776, Sudbury Town Center will be host to militia reenactments, tours of historic town center buildings and the Revolutionary War Cemetery, fife & drum music, colonial dancing, the Knox cannon firing, awards for essay & play writing contests, and a quilt show, among other events both indoors and […]
Special spring special pop-up exhibition and events series previewing the design, approach and exhibitions of the future Guitar Museum of New England in West Concord, the first and only permanently installed museum in the Americas exclusively dedicated to the guitar and find luthier craft. Events range from master luthier and curator talks, musical performances, examples […]
Dedication of a headstone for John Fitch founder of Fitchburg and Ashby who died penniless and was buried in the paupers section of the old burial ground in Ashby without a marker. Ashby Historical raised funds to obtain a headstone. DATE: Saturday, May 16th TIME: 11 AM - 1 PM LOCATION: Dedication: Old Burial Ground, […]
Follow a longer or a shorter loop along the Nashua River following paths that have been used by fishermen, animals, and kids for many years. In past years, we have spotted wildlife including beaver, birds, garter snakes, turtles, and other small wildlife. Dogs on leashes are welcome. Wear comfortable hiking boots or waterproof boots, long […]
Program and Open House at historic Parker family mansion plus a visit to James Parker Sr's nearby Valley Farm. The program includes the history of the house and excerpts from James Parker's Revolutionary War diary. Parking will be in the field across the street. REGISTRATION REQUESTED: Please register ahead of time so we can plan […]
In the late 1800s, Bedford Springs in Bedford, MA was the site of an elegant resort hotel and a bustling pharmaceutical business, both the products of the entrepreneurial spirit of Dr. William R. Hayden. Come and take a walking history tour of Bedford Springs and learn about this remarkable man and his many contributions to […]
The Littleton Conversation Trust is partnering with the Friends of the Nashobah Praying Indians (NPI) to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Nashobah’s survival of Deer Island. This event held on the ancestral land of the NPI will honor and recognize the resilience and enduring legacy of the Nashobah Praying Indians. This event will also […]
Discover Arlington’s Cultural District at the Visitor Center on the Minuteman Bikeway, site of the birthplace of the real “Uncle Sam,” with pop-up music, exhibits, workshops, table chats and self-guided audio tours. Planned programs include: Sunday, May 3: ArtsArlington Public Art Table with live jazz Saturday, May 9: Arlington Cultural District Self-Guided Audio Tour Sunday, […]