GREAT MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, CONCORD, MA
Did you know that Wachusett Mountain is home to the only old-growth forest east of the Berkshires? On this walk you will see ancient trees, many over 300 years old and some nearly 400 years old. Meet at the Visitor Center. This program involves a walk of about 3 miles, some of it on steep […]
May is Preservation Month! Learn about the importance of historic preservation to Fitchburg's urban revitalization and celebrate ongoing preservation work in the City. Reinvestment in historic resources creates resilient neighborhoods that promote the reuse of existing infrastructure, support areas that are walkable and energy efficient, and enhance community livability. This program is offered by […]
Art and history enthusiasts of all ages are welcome to join us for a one hour guided walking tour of Arlington Center on Thursday, May 23 at 6:00 p.m. Experience the masterful public works created by the celebrated American sculptor, Cyrus Dallin, for his adopted hometown. Learn the stories behind notable memorials and historic buildings, […]
Local “Modern Pioneer” Lauren Roy will empower, and educate the audience on living more naturally and in the art of foraging as a way of saving money. More importantly, they will learn that they are capable of providing for their own and their family’s most basic need: food. No matter what is going on in […]
This talk will focus on a selection of historic reproduction frames that have been made at the Old Schwamb Mill for the Harvard Art Museums over the past decade. Allison Jackson is a second-generation gilding conservator and was appointed the Straus Center’s first frame conservator. In 2012, she began preparing the frame collection for the […]
Slavery in Westford?! It may be surprising, but there were at least 24 confirmed enslaved individuals in the town of Westford from 1730 to 1780. There is little in the historical record of these individuals and their lives, however some information has been compiled in an attempt to present what their life may have been […]
Explore the wonders of water through fun interactive activity stations! Journey through the water cycle and collect beads to create your own unique bracelet. Discover a healthy freshwater stream through an accessible touch tank designed to allow observers to see freshwater macroinvertebrates move in a simulated river environment. Participants use tools such as petri dishes […]
On display is a diorama of Shirley's Depot Square with a working model train and the buildings from 100 years ago. There is also a large collection of photos picturing the railroad and surroundings. The Museum is open for visitors Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. On Saturday, May 11th at […]
Join us for a slow and easy, comfortable and extraordinarily scenic, two mile walk to the summit of Rollstone Hill. The story and history of the Rollstone Boulder, the quarries, and several other interesting sites along the way will be explored, and the historical and cultural influence these landmarks had on the cities character will […]
Freedom Denied/Freedom Insisted Upon: Selected Documents & Life Stories from the Struggles for Racial and Gender Equality in Medford. We will display material related to the Atlantic slave trade, Abolitionism, the struggle for Suffrage, Civil Rights and more, including Native American people and immigrants. For an activity, we will have a multi-question "game show quiz" […]
Historical Piano Concerts' 38th Spring season presents performances every Sunday in May. The six concerts pay homage to the pianist-composers associated with the Collection's historical original pianos. In May, two recitals devoted to Schubert's late compositions focus special attention on this beloved composer. You'll find detailed information on all events and the instruments at FrederickCollection.org. […]
The Jones-Faulkner Mills mural is a new wall display by Steven Renaccio of MR Associates of Acton, based on a 1979 exhibit created by architectural historian Robert Nylander. Richly illustrated with maps, photos, and historic images, it chronicles the development of "Mill Corner", the earliest village in Acton, and the heart of the town's industries […]
