GREAT MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, CONCORD, MA
You’re invited to the official launch party for our biggest book of the year! Have you ever wondered… Did Christopher Columbus REALLY discover America? What REALLY happened at the first Thanksgiving? Did Paul Revere REALLY shout “The British are coming!”? It’s time to pull the curtain back on these well-known myths to find out what […]
Who were the Indians who lived in the Acton area before the English arrived? It is widely understood that this band, led by their sachem Tahattawan, transferred Musketaquid/Concord to the English in the 1630s, adopted Christianity, settled down nearby at Nashobah/Littleton, endured rough handling during King Philip’s War in the 1670s, and then merged into […]
Join the Caterpillar Lab for this eye-opening, dynamic virtual event, and discover the extraordinary, vibrant and fascinating native caterpillars that surround us. Using founder Sam Jaffe’s acclaimed macro photography and video, the Caterpillar Lab will introduce you to the astonishing diversity of caterpillar species found in New England. Learn about the physical and behavioral adaptations, […]
Blacksmithing Demonstration at KeeneMetaling Forge The Village Blacksmith in a Colonial Town Experience Fire, Steel, and Craftsmanship — Up Close Step into the world of traditional blacksmithing at the KeeneMetaling forge in Lexington, where raw steel is heated, hammered, and transformed before your eyes. This live demonstration offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the tools, […]
The Guitar Museum of New England this spring will preview artisanal instruments from its collection and plans for its construction in West Concord during a series of Open House events with founding curator Wilson Schunemann. At the Museum’s temporary pop-up space at 129 Commonwealth Ave, visitors will have the opportunity to view a ‘sneak peek’ exhibit of […]
The Battle of Bunker Hill was the second major battle to take place in Massachusetts at the beginning of the American Revolution, just a few short months after Lexington and Concord. While technically a loss for the Americans, it was a costly victory for the British, and it proved that the militiamen of New England […]
Explore a revolution in modern architecture. Walter Gropius, founder of the German design school the Bauhaus, was one of the most influential architects of the twentieth century. His 1938 family home in Lincoln highlights the clean lines of Modernist design. Light refreshments will be served. This event is suitable for families with kids ages 7 […]
The second annual West Concord Art Loop is a temporary public art initiative that transforms sidewalks in West Concord village into an accessible, outdoor gallery featuring 130 original artworks by local artists of all ages and experience levels. Using custom, weather-resistant pavement decals installed throughout the retail district, the project encourages pedestrian exploration across downtown […]
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, […]
Blacksmithing Demonstration at KeeneMetaling Forge The Village Blacksmith in a Colonial Town Experience Fire, Steel, and Craftsmanship — Up Close Step into the world of traditional blacksmithing at the KeeneMetaling forge in Lexington, where raw steel is heated, hammered, and transformed before your eyes. This live demonstration offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the tools, […]
The Pepperell Conservation Commission and the Nashoba Conservation Trust welcome you to the Annual Breakfast with the Birds with local bird expert Michael Veit. Start the event with coffee and light refreshments provided by Dunkin Donuts. Bring your binoculars to enjoy a guided walk as we witness the annual migration of many bird species, including […]
As part of Lexington’s 250th anniversary celebration, the Lex250 Commission launched the Witness to 1775 Houses project to identify and honor these structures and the town’s unique heritage. Join us for the inaugural walking tours of these “celebrities in our midst.” Participants will: Learn about these special homes, their original names, estimated construction dates, and […]