GREAT MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, CONCORD, MA
April 19, 2024 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Hartwell Tavern is a restored 18th century home located along the Battle Road in Minute Man National Historical Park. On the 249th Anniversary of the battle you will have an opportunity to explore the interior of Hartwell Tavern and talk with interpreters dressed in eighteenth century attire. […]
Families of the past worked hard, but they did find some time to play! Taverns in particular were a place where people of all ages could play. Explore the world of simple handmade toys along with authentic historical board games to find out how families entertained themselves in the past. We’ll also be making a […]
In this unique self-guided stroll, you can access the service records of Westford’s Revolutionary War Patriots on your phone or tablet. There will be interpreters to answer your questions stationed throughout the beautifully illuminated cemetery. One of the most distinguished citizens buried here is Capt. Joseph Reed. Capt. Read became a prominent man in Westford, […]
The Littleton Historical Commission invites you to the celebration of Patriot’s Day on April 19 at 7 p.m. at Liberty Square. Rain or shine. The Boxborough Minutemen will join us if they are victorious in their early morning battle with the British in Concord. They can tell us personally about the heated bloody battle and […]
Apr 27 - May 12, 2024 11am-5pm Tue-Sun Opening Reception: Sun, Apr 28 2-4 pm The Lexington High School Senior Art Show is an annual student-curated event, showcasing graduating seniors’ artistic accomplishments. The exhibition features a broad selection of media, reflecting the students' exploration of ideas and materials in a wide range of art courses, […]
Eleven Lincoln Patriots of the Revolution and five British soldiers are buried in the oldest of Lincoln’s three burial grounds. An annual commemorative ceremony by the Lincoln Minute Men has been conducted at their graves for more than fifty years. The Company assembles with a contingent of British soldiers and invited dignitaries at Pierce House, […]
Please join us in celebrating National Poetry Month with a special visit from Worcester Poet Laureate, Oliver de la Paz. Oliver de la Paz is the Poet Laureate of Worcester, MA for 2023-2025. De la Paz has earned degrees in Biology and English Literature from Loyola Marymount University and received his Master of Fine Arts in creative […]
The Umbrella Stage Company presents the beloved, raucous, pop-rock-musical send-up of gender expectations and stereotypes... that takes it all off! April 26-May 19 Based on the cult hit film of the same name, The Full Monty is a ten-time Tony-nominated Americanized adaptation that’s filled with honest affection, engaging melodies, a ton of humor…and the most […]
Each year at the time of the Massachusetts Patriots’ Day holiday, the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library is proud to display the Lexington Alarm letter—one of the documents used to notify the colonies south of Massachusetts that war had begun. The letter will be on view April 9 through April 27, 2024. The museum […]
A Revolutionary Fundraiser! Enjoy three stories about Sam Adams while sampling a variety of Samuel Adams Beers paired with savory appetizers Colonial interpreter, Mike Lepage will share three accounts of the life of Sam Adams, two accounts will be historically accurate, one is a fabrication! Can you ferret out the fable from fact. Join us […]
Many of us will recall that special Christmas when Santa brought a model train and left it under the tree. Where did that tradition come from? Hear the history of model railroading, from its 19th century origins in Southern Germany through the transition from “tinplate” toys to “scale models” in the 1920s and 1930s, to […]
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 […]
