The Umbrella Arts Center of Concord, MA presents its second Ceramics Biennial Exhibition, “Earthworks: Evolution”, a regional show celebrating the depth of history, tradition, and cultural expression in contemporary ceramics, and the ways in which artists continue to expand the field through innovation and reinterpretation. Admission is free and the Allie Kussin Gallery is open […]
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, […]
May 30 to July 3, 2026 Exhibit hours: 11-5pm Tue-Sun Reception: June 7 2-4pm Art of Life, Art for Life a special exhibit honoring LexArt member and life-long Lexingtonian Wilda Ward on the occasion of her 100th birthday. This show celebrates the enduring relationship between art and life, drawing inspiration from themes that embody Wilda’s […]
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 Nashua Historical Society will host back-to-back performances of Declaring Independence: Then & Now at 5:00 and 7:00 PM on Thursday, June 4 at the Society’s Florence H. Speare Memorial Museum (5 Abbott Street). SPACE IS LIMITED, PLEASE REGISTER BY CLICKING YOUR PREFERRED PERFORMANCE TIME BELOW: 5 PM Performance 7 PM Performance Declaring Independence: Then […]
A unique opportunity to sample and learn about the authentic drinks that would have been served at establishments such as Samuel Jones’s longtime tavern in South Acton. Master of Ceremonies Steve Trimble will lead the presentation in the original 1750 Jones taproom and dining room, and serve samples of regional beverages of the times. Topics […]
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Poets will present their works inspired by artist Chris Frost’s “Unseen/Unforgotten: A Remembrance of Menotomy’s Everyday Defenders, 1775,” an art installation that commemorates the 250 anniversary of the American Revolution in Arlington. Attendees will visit the pedestals at the library in Robbins Memorial Garden and hear artist Chris Frost speak about the project. Featured poets […]
Kick off the weekend on Saturday, June 13 at 11:00 AM with the Fitchburg Historical Society and Three Pyramids at the Adrian L. Ford Center for Change (18 Fairmount Street). Presented in collaboration with The Openest Mic and Stratton Players, this performance blends history and contemporary expression. Stay afterward for an open poetry, music, and […]
Celebrate Flag Day in Woburn on Saturday, June 13! Gather at 10:30 AM on Main Street, at the original site of the Fowle Tavern, the meeting place of the Woburn Militia, and enjoy fife and drum music while following the reenactors to Woburn City Hall. Or meet there on the steps, at 11:15 AM, when […]
On Saturday, June 13 at 2:00 PM, the Ashby Historical Society will host Declaring Independence: Then & Now at the Ashby Congregational Church (21 New Ipswich Road) off the historic town common. Experience a thought-provoking performance in an intimate setting that invites reflection on independence, community, and shared responsibility. Declaring Independence: Then & Now brings […]
https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/REV-STORIES_logo-mark_square.png This event explores our region's revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom's Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation's semiquincentennial anniversary.
The Harvard Historical Society will host a compelling performance of Declaring Independence: Then & Now on Sunday, June 14 at 2:00 PM at the 1871 Harvard Town Hall Upper Level (13 Ayer Road). In this historic space, attendees are invited to consider the local dimensions of a national story. Declaring Independence: Then & Now brings […]
On Sunday, June 14 at 2:00 PM, join the Hudson Historical Society and members of the community at the Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson (80 Main Street) for an engaging afternoon program that connects historic ideals with present-day civic life. The Unitarian Church was the site of Hudson’s first Town Meeting in 1866, and […]
Join us at the Sudbury History Center and Museum for a fascinating lecture by Jane H. Sciacca on the Rice Family During the Revolution on the occasion of the 70th Anniversary Annual Meeting of the Sudbury Historical Society (SHS)! The events leading up to and finally culminating in the American Revolution were turbulent ones for […]
Join us at the Sudbury History Center and Museum for a fascinating lecture by Jane H. Sciacca on the Rice Family During the Revolution on the occasion of the 70th Anniversary Annual Meeting of the Sudbury Historical Society (SHS)! The events leading up to and finally culminating in the American Revolution were turbulent ones for […]
Friday, June 19, 2026, 12:00-3:00 PM: Join us for our 4th Annual Juneteenth celebration on The Robbins House front lawn. There will be musical performances from area groups and food trucks. Come join the fun and celebrate this American holiday of freedom, resilience, and community.
The days events begin with an ecumenical devotional service and then a re-enactment of the Townsend Town Meeting in the Methodist Church, the same meetinghouse, where 250 years ago the vote to instruct the town’s representatives in the Continental Congress to vote for Independence, was taken. The Parade steps off at 11:00am, and is followed […]
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Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 27 at 2:00 PM, when the Groton History Center presents Declaring Independence: Then & Now at the Old Groton Meetinghouse (1 Powderhouse Road), built in 1755. This iconic landmark provides a fitting backdrop for an exploration of independence and interdependence. Declaring Independence: Then & Now brings to life the […]
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Visit the 1791 Meeting House Museum (79 Main Street) on Sunday, June 28 at 2:00 PM for a thought-provoking performance hosted by the Ashburnham Historical Society. Built atop historic Meeting House Hill, the town’s second meeting house was relocated to its current location in 1836 and has served as home to the Society since 1964. Declaring Independence: Then […]
Celebrate Independence Day on Saturday, July 4 at 7:00 PM with Lexington History Museums at the Lexington Depot (13 Depot Square). This special event offers a moment of reflection and renewal on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in a community central to the Revolutionary story. The program will conclude […]
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