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Monuments and Architectural Treasures on Main Street

Fitchburg Historical Society 781 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA, United States

This walking tour in Fitchburg will explore the Upper Common and nearby Monument Park to see the monuments, buildings and artworks that have stood witness in this central Massachusetts industrial and cultural center, from the late 1700's to today. Discover townhouses, institutional and commercial buildings, some over 200 years old...monuments from the Civil War era, […]

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Free Drop-in Family Day: Local Pollinators!

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

Come to The Umbrella Arts Center for free family fun! Drop by any time during the two-hour time block to partake in a craft about the importance of pollinators led by talented art instructor, Alison Tsoi! Open to all ages and abilities. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Please register online using the form at https://forms.gle/m3xE9UTNns96ZzHLA   This program […]

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Revolutionary War Cannon on Display

Groton History Center 172 Main Street, Groton, MA, United States

The Groton History Center's Open House on May 20 will be accompanied by the display of a Revolutionary War cannon on our grounds. Come chat with our volunteers and Earl Carter, who carefully restored the cannon and rebuilt its carriage, about this important piece and its connection to Boston and Groton.   This program is […]

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Lexington Open Studios

LexArt 130 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA, United States

13th Annual Lexington Open Studios event on May 20 & 21st at LexArt! Visit with 40+ ARTISTS WHO LIVE, WORK, TEACH, CREATE OR ARE AFFILIATED WITH THE ARTS COMMUNITY IN […]

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Ancient Trees of the Mountain

Wachusett Mountain State Reservation 345 Mountain Road, Princeton, MA, United States

Wachusett Mountain, located in central Massachusetts, is known as the highest point in the Commonwealth east of the Berkshires, and is a popular destination for hiking on 17 miles of […]

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Collections and Connoisseurs of the Codman Estate Tour

Codman Estate 34 Codman Road, Lincoln, MA, United States

With a collection of sophisticated European and American works of art, decorative arts, and furnishings, the Codman Estate’s mansion is truly a treasure house. Visitors today see the house and […]

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Reading WWI Panoramic Photos

Fort Devens Museum 94 Jackson Road, 3rd Floor, Devens, MA, United States

Visit the Fort Devens Museum to learn what the details of WWI panoramic photos can tell us! This program is offered by the Fort Devens Museum as part of the […]

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Cruising New Hampshire’s History

Hollis Social Library 2 Monument Square, Hollis, NH, United States

The Hollis Social Library will host author Michael Bruno with “Cruising New Hampshire History,” his talk on highway historical markers. As a young adult riding his motorcycle, Bruno stopped to […]

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Mayday Festival & Open Studios

Munroe Center for the Arts 1403 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, United States

Munroe Center for the Arts is celebrating Mayday with song and dance and lots of art on Saturday, May 20th! From 11 - 5pm ten MCA artists will be opening […]

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Home Work: Domestic Servants at the Codman Estate Tour

Codman Estate 34 Codman Road, Lincoln, MA, United States

Experience the Codman House from the servants’ point of view. Learn about the employees who lived and worked on the grounds and in the house making life on the estate […]

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The Landscape and Gardens of Codman Estate Tour

Codman Estate 34 Codman Road, Lincoln, MA, United States

Enjoy a guided tour of the Codman Estate’s historic landscape learning about its early history, evolution, and preservation. The last two generations of family members to live here between 1862 […]

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Sholan Farms 22nd Apple Blossom Festival

Sholan Farms 1125 Pleasant St, Leominster, MA, United States

The 22nd Sholan Farms Apple Blossom Festival celebrates the advent of spring in the Central Massachusetts region as evidenced by the blooming of the apple trees. The Festival is a […]

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