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SUMMARY:Bedford Springs Walking History Tour
DESCRIPTION:In the late 1800s\, Bedford Springs in Bedford\, MA was the site of an elegant resort hotel and a bustling pharmaceutical business\, both the products of the entrepreneurial spirit of Dr. William R. Hayden. \nCome and take a walking history tour of Bedford Springs and learn about this remarkable man and his many contributions to Bedford’s history. For more information\, call 781-275-3294. \nDATE: Saturday\, May 16 (Rain date: Saturday\, May 23\, same time) \nTIME: 2 – 3 PM \nLOCATION: Bedford Springs area of Bedford\, MA 01730 \nPARKING: Lot for Fawn Lake Conservation Area near the Narrow Gauge Rail Trail at the intersection of Sweetwater Avenue and Sherman Lane. \n  \nThis program is offered by the Bedford Historic Preservation Commission as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/bedford-springs-walking-history-tour/
LOCATION:Bedford Springs\, Sweetwater Avenue\, Bedford\, 01730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Walks & Hikes
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED TO 5/24: History Walking Tour of the Shawsheen Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:The older portion of the Shawsheen Cemetery\, founded in 1849\, is on the National Register of Historic Places and is an example of the Rural Cemetery Movement. A guided walking tour of this beautiful cemetery will relate its history and how it came to be a Bedford treasure. Sponsored by the Bedford Historic Preservation Commission. \nRegistration is not required but those who send an email message to hpc@bedfordma.gov at least a day in advance will receive a notification in the event of delay or cancellation. \nDATE: Saturday\, May 17th Saturday\, May 24th \nTIME: 2:00 – 3:00 PM \nLOCATION: Shawsheen Cemetery\, 1 Shawsheen Road\, Bedford\, MA 01730 \nPARKING: Park in the cemetery but please stay off the grass and do not block the roadway. \nACCESS: The walking tour will take place on paved surfaces. \n  \nThis program is offered by the Bedford Historic Preservation Commission as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/history-walking-tour-of-the-shawsheen-cemetery/
LOCATION:Shawsheen Cemetery\, 1 Shawsheen Road\, Bedford\, MA\, 01730
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Tours
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