GREAT MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, CONCORD, MA
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The Road Where It Happened: Revolution Comes to Menotomy Opening Reception: Saturday, December 6, 2:00 to 3:30 pm Exhibit runs through Saturday, March 14, 2026 The Old Schwamb Mill is reopening its Arlington 250 exhibit, The Road Where It Happened: Revolution Comes to Menotomy, which includes an interactive gallery for families. The exhibit examines the landscape […] 
“There is art in the science, and science in the art.” – Marsha Wilcox Ancient Light transforms the Allie Kussin Gallery from Jan 12 - Mar 22 with celestial photography by Marsha Wilcox. Join us for a joint opening reception on Jan 28 at 6 PM celebrating Ancient Light and Carl Ristaino’s Inspirational Jam (RSVPs […] 
Carl Ristaino’s imagination comes alive through dynamic jazz scenes and whimsical cityscapes in Inspirational Jam, on view in the Wedge Gallery from Jan 26 - Mar 29. Join us for the opening reception on Jan 28 at 6 PM celebrating Inspirational Jam and Marsha Wilcox’s Ancient Light (RSVPs appreciated). Working in acrylics, Ristaino builds layers […] |
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Join us for the opening reception of The Umbrella's Winter exhibitions, Ancient Light and Inspirational Jam featuring the works of Marsha Wilcox and Carl Ristaino. RSVP appreciated. About the exhibitions: Ancient Light: Celestial Photography by Marsha Wilcox | The Allie Kussin Gallery | January 12 - March 22, 2026 Celestial photographer Marsha Wilcox has been […]
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In the aftermath of the Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775, numerous civilians found themselves trapped within Boston, encircled by the newly formed Massachusetts Grand Army. The constant fear of an American assault, coupled with outbreaks of disease and the erosion of civil liberties under martial rule fostered an atmosphere of desperation. Civilians found […]
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Join us at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library at 1:00 pm for a screening of the 2024 documentary, Join or Die. In this Emmy-nominated film, follow the half-century story of America’s civic unraveling through the journey of legendary social scientist–and former Lexington resident–Robert Putnam. Putnam’s groundbreaking book Bowling Alone and his research into America’s decades-long decline […]
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Learn about Paine's ideas promoting independence as well as his distinguished career in law and government in Massachusetts. A special topic will be his time spent in the new District of Shirley in 1755 and in neighboring towns. Sunday, February 1, 2026 at 2 pm Shirley Historical Society Museum 182 Center Rd, Shirley, MA https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/REV-STORIES_logo-mark_square.png […] |
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Enjoy the best of classic, independent, and foreign films curated by The Concord Film Project at The Umbrella Arts Center, with pre-show dinner options. This February, join us for TORN CURTAIN (1966, dir. Alfred Hitchcock), a suspenseful Cold War spy thriller starring Paul Newman and Julie Andrews. This film is rated PG and runs 2 […]
$12.50 – $25
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30th Annual Regional High School Exhibit Feb 7, 2025 - Mar 15, 2025 Exhibit hours: 11-5pm Tue-Sun Note: The gallery will be closed from Feb 23 - 27 for artwork exchange Reception: Feb 12 from 4pm-6:30pm -Artwork on view from Feb 7 to Feb 22 Burlington High School, Bedford High School, and Winchester High […]
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Join Rediscover Mapledale at Stow Acres Country Club, 58 Randall Road Stow, MA Saturday, February 7th, 2026 starting at 3pm 3pm Storytelling Event Robert H. Hawkins – For most of the 20th century successful Black businessmen and their families did not have equal access to recreational facilities in the United States of America. This civil […]
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The Littleton Historical Society is opening a new exhibit in commemoration of the 350 year anniversary of the three months the Nashobah Praying Indians spent interred on Deer Island and Long Island during King Philip’s (Metacom’s) War of 1675-76. The exhibit will feature timeline and text, pictures and maps, artifacts, and Native handcrafted items. The […] |
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Join the Lexington Lyceum, Association of Black Citizens of Lexington, and Lexington Historical Society as we host the Lexington contingent for this national event, organized by the Douglass Day Organization and the Library of Congress. The annual Douglass Day program honors Frederick Douglass with an online crowd-sourcing transcription project intended to make primary Black history […]
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CELEBRATING COEXISTENCE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2026 | 7:30PM PRE-CONCERT CONDUCTOR'S TALK AT 6:30pm Sheng | China Dreams: II. Fanfare Anger | Morin Khuur Concerto No. 2 —Monkho, morin khuur McPhee, Colin | Tabuh-Tabuhan Toccata for 2 pianos and orchestra Stravinsky | Petrushka This concert offers a culturally rich and exhilarating evening that you won’t want […]
$15 – $75
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For the past two years, Brian Plumb (Inn historian, author, and member of the Sudbury Ancient Fyfe & Drum Companie) has been gathering historic images of the Wayside Inn from archives and collections across the country. Many of these images have never before been publicly seen and, for the first time ever, have been brought […]
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John Adams was a powerhouse politician long before he became president: trial lawyer for soldiers in the Boston Massacre, delegate to the Massachusetts and Continental Congresses, Commissioner to France - he and his wife Abigail made history every day for decades! Join living historians Steve and Hannah Carlson for an interactive presentation bringing John and […]
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Saturday, February 21, 2026 10:00 am until 4:30 pm Hartwell Tavern In late January 1776, a “Noble Train,” of artillery commanded by Colonel Henry Knox, arrived outside of Boston. These cannon played a key role in breaking the siege and providing the continental army with their first campaign victory in the war. We invite you […]
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Join us for a series of winter lectures at Fruitlands Museum. We’ll be gathering in the Museum cafe to enjoy some hot beverages and lively discussions about the history of the site and its collections. In honor of Black History Month, local historian Jane Sciacca will be giving a talk on the history of enslavement […]
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Join us for an Artist Talk with Marsha Wilcox (Ancient Light) and Carl Ristaino (Inspirational Jam) on February 21 at 2 PM in the Black Box Theater. Through their talks, the artists will speak on their process, inspiration, and artistic journeys. RSVP appreciated. About the exhibitions: Ancient Light: Celestial Photography by Marsha Wilcox | The […]
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While researching her Revolutionary War ancestor, General John Glover, Jane Woolsey Gropp of Lexington learned about the Marbleheaders, a group of fishermen and sailors from the coastal town of Marblehead who played a crucial role in several key military operations during the war. They were a diverse group, including free African Americans and Native Americans, […]
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In early 1776, the young Continental Army colonel Henry Knox moved dozens of heavy cannons and mortars from Lake Champlain to the siege lines around Boston; one of the most famous stories from the Revolutionary War. And like many famous stories, it embodies a fair amount of legend and lore. This talk sorts out what […]
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The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, directed by Scott Edmiston and dramatized by Christopher Sergel based on the book by Harper Lee. Playing in Theater 144 at 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA from Friday, February 27 - Sunday, March 22, 2026 | Previews: Friday, February 27 & Saturday, February 28 | […]
$25 – $63
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The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, directed by Scott Edmiston and dramatized by Christopher Sergel based on the book by Harper Lee. Playing in Theater 144 at 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA from Friday, February 27 - Sunday, March 22, 2026 | Previews: Friday, February 27 & Saturday, February 28 | […]
$25 – $63
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5 events,
The Umbrella Stage Company proudly presents TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, directed by Scott Edmiston and dramatized by Christopher Sergel based on the book by Harper Lee. Playing in Theater 144 at 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA from Friday, February 27 - Sunday, March 22, 2026 | Previews: Friday, February 27 & Saturday, February 28 | […]
$25 – $63
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