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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260514T190000
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SUMMARY:Tahattawan's World
DESCRIPTION:Who were the Indians who lived in the Acton area before the English arrived? It is widely understood that this band\, led by their sachem Tahattawan\, transferred Musketaquid/Concord to the English in the 1630s\, adopted Christianity\, settled down nearby at Nashobah/Littleton\, endured rough handling during King Philip’s War in the 1670s\, and then merged into the general diaspora of Christian Indians in the Massachusetts Bay Colony. \nLocal historian Brent Ranalli has undertaken a fresh\, close reading of the source documents from the seventeenth century for a new book project. This talk presents some of his findings\, enhancing our understanding of the band and their story. \nREGISTRATION REQUESTED: https://tinyurl.com/Ranalli-May14 \nDATE: Thursday\, May 14 \nTIME: 7 – 8 PM \nLOCATION: Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA 01720 \n  \nThis program is offered by the Friends of Pine Hawk and Acton Memorial Library 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/tahattawans-world/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260509T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260509T110000
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SUMMARY:A Guided Walk To Acton’s Oldest Archeological Site
DESCRIPTION:Join local archaeologist Kimberley Connors and Town of Acton Conservation Staff Ian Bergemann on a guided walk along the Assabet River Blue & Green Trail focusing on why people have lived here for over 7\,000 years and the wildlife that call this place home. This path is adjacent to the Pink Hawk site which is the oldest known archeological site in Acton. \nThe trail is 1.0 mile long out-and-back starting from Old High Street navigating marsh habitat\, streams\, and forests. The trail will be muddy and slippery so please be prepared with proper footwear and additional hiking tools like trekking poles. All ages are welcome but the path is not stroller friendly \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED\, SPACE IS LIMITED TO 20: https://tinyurl.com/pinehawk-may9 \nDATE: Saturday\, May 9 \nTIME: 9 – 11 AM \nLOCATION: Assabet River Blue & Green Trail\, Acton\, MA 01720. Directions will be provided to registrants. \n  \n  \nThis program is offered by the Friends of Pine Hawk 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/a-guided-walk-to-actons-oldest-archeological-site/
LOCATION:Acton\, MA\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Walks & Hikes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251115T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T235510
CREATED:20250915T172313Z
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SUMMARY:Boxborough Esker Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Boxborough Esker Walk in memory of George Krusen is sponsored by both the Boxborough Conservation Trust (BCTrust) and the Friends of Pinehawk.  The landscape of Boxborough was sculpted over millions of years\, but some of the most dramatic features formed “only” about 15\,000 years ago. The Beaver Brook Valley Preserve protects a beautiful example of an esker – a long\, sinuous ridge of sediment that was formed under the edge of an enormous glacier at the end of the last ice age.  \nTufts geologist Anne Gardulski will guide the walk along the crest of the Boxborough Esker and explain how it formed\, looking at the evidence in the sediments. Rita Grossman\, BCTrust’s president\, will also note how the efforts of George Krusen were key in protecting this significant geological feature from being fully excavated for gravel to build I-495. George also deeply appreciated the Native American imprints on the land in our region. Brian McClain from Friends of Pine Hawk will point out possible Indigenous stone structures including those as described in the book Manitou\, which will be discussed at the Pinehawk event taking place on November 13th. \nNote: this trail walk involves climbing steep terrain. Details\, including preparation\, will be emailed to registrants a few days in advance.  For ages 13 and up and is limited to 40 participants. \nRain Date Sunday\, November 16 1-3 PM \nIn person only. All programs are free but require registration here. \n—\nThe Friends of Pine Hawk 2025 Fall Programs are presented with support from the Acton Memorial Library and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. \nAll programs are free but require registration here \nLink to entire 2025 Friends of Pine Hawk Fall Programs lineup (PDF)
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/boxborough-esker-walk/
LOCATION:Beaver Brook Valley Preserve\, Whitcomb Road\, Boxborough\, 01719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks & Hikes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251113T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251113T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T235510
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SUMMARY:Manitou Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join a group discussion of the groundbreaking work Manitou: The Sacred Landscape of New England’s Native Civilization.  This book is now a classic in the archaeology of our region. Several decades ago\, one of the authors\, Boxborough resident Byron Dix\, discovered the first of many areas in New England believed to be ancient Native American sites. Dix and coauthor James Mavor tell the fascinating story of the discovery and exploration of these many stone structures and standing stones\, many of which are believed to play an important role in celestial observation and ritual.  One chapter is devoted primarily to the stone structures of Boxborough and its magnificent esker\, the locale of the November 15 walk. \nIn person only at Acton Memorial Library. All programs are free but require registration here. \n—\nThe Friends of Pine Hawk 2025 Fall Programs are presented with support from the Acton Memorial Library and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. \nAll programs are free but require registration here \nLink to entire 2025 Friends of Pine Hawk Fall Programs lineup (PDF)
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/manitou-book-discussion/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251109T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251109T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T235510
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SUMMARY:Community Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Assist with trail and site maintenance on the Nashoba Brook Conservation Land’s Trail Through Time\, a multicultural heritage trail in North Acton. The focus of this annual effort this year will be on trail and site maintenance. Local Scout troops are also invited to join. There will be an optional brunch beforehand at 11:30 AM. Details will be emailed to registrants a few days in advance. Limited to 25\, ages 13 and up. \nIn person only. All programs are free but require registration here. \n—\nThe Friends of Pine Hawk 2025 Fall Programs are presented with support from the Acton Memorial Library and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. \nAll programs are free but require registration here \nLink to entire 2025 Friends of Pine Hawk Fall Programs lineup (PDF)
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/community-service-day/
LOCATION:Acton\, MA\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251108T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251108T153000
DTSTAMP:20260609T235510
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SUMMARY:Native Stewardship of Mother Earth
DESCRIPTION:Nashoba Praying Indian Grand Chief Quiet Storm will talk about how we as a community can be good stewards of the land in all spaces. She will also highlight how we can better support the pollinators and biodiversity that we rely on to sustain our life on Mother Earth. \nIn person only at Acton Memorial Library. All programs are free but require registration here. \n—\nThe Friends of Pine Hawk 2025 Fall Programs are presented with support from the Acton Memorial Library and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. \nAll programs are free but require registration here \nLink to entire 2025 Friends of Pine Hawk Fall Programs lineup (PDF)
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/native-stewardship-of-mother-earth/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251105T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251105T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T235510
CREATED:20250915T171046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T171046Z
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SUMMARY:Path of Souls: Traces of the Native Death Journey in Nashobah
DESCRIPTION:The book Path of Souls: the Native American Death Journey gives evidence of shamanic soul travel to the Milky Way in mound cultures.  Are there traces of such structures and travel in Nashobah?  Yes. Nashobah historian\, Dan Boudillion\, will explore local structures that mirror the arrangements identified by Gregory Little in the book and which may have been used for similar purposes. \nIn person only at Acton Memorial Library. All programs are free but require registration here. \n—\nThe Friends of Pine Hawk 2025 Fall Programs are presented with support from the Acton Memorial Library and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. \nAll programs are free but require registration here \nLink to entire 2025 Friends of Pine Hawk Fall Programs lineup (PDF)
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/path-of-souls-traces-of-the-native-death-journey-in-nashobah/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260609T235510
CREATED:20250915T170827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T170846Z
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SUMMARY:Hockomock Swamp Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:“Hockomock” in Algonquin means “land where spirits dwell” and is a revered Wampanoag sacred site\, and later a “Devil’s Swamp” for English settlers. Join Dan Boudillion and Bettina Abe for a 2-mile hike at Hockomock Swamp\, a Massachusetts Wildlife Management Area in Raynham\, Mass. There is much lore surrounding the history of Hockomock Swamp\, beginning in the 1600s. The area is the largest freshwater swamp in the state and is known for sightings of floating orbs of light\, ghostly voices\, and phantom drums linked to its past as an ancient burial ground and a natural fortress during King Phillip’s War. We will walk the trail\, while Dan shares the many stories and lore he has collected over the years. We will meet in Acton and carpool down Route 495 for an approximately one hour drive to “the Bridgewater Triangle.” \nWe will leave Acton at 9 AM. \nAll programs are free but require registration here. \n—\nThe Friends of Pine Hawk 2025 Fall Programs are presented with support from the Acton Memorial Library and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. \nAll programs are free but require registration here \nLink to entire 2025 Friends of Pine Hawk Fall Programs lineup (PDF)
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/hockomock-swamp-field-trip/
LOCATION:Acton\, MA\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks & Hikes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251022T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251022T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T235510
CREATED:20250915T170443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T170443Z
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SUMMARY:The Historical Archaeology of Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:Some of America’s most significant historic archaeological sites are located in Massachusetts and some of the earliest and most influential archaeologists investigated sites in the Commonwealth. Join archaeologist Holly Herbster for an overview of Massachusetts’ post-1600 archaeological heritage\, its role in the development of historical archaeology\, and the ways in which current research and collaboration are helping to rediscover histories that have long been hidden or ignored. \nIn person only at Acton Memorial Library. All programs are free but require registration here. \n—\nThe Friends of Pine Hawk 2025 Fall Programs are presented with support from the Acton Memorial Library and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. \nAll programs are free but require registration here \nLink to entire 2025 Friends of Pine Hawk Fall Programs lineup (PDF)
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/the-historical-archaeology-of-massachusetts/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251018T120000
DTSTAMP:20260609T235510
CREATED:20250915T164642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T164642Z
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SUMMARY:Adult Archaeology Walk
DESCRIPTION:Bettina Abe\, a retired member of Acton’s Conservation Department and a long-time leader of hikes along Acton’s trails\, will lead a new and brisk hiking route this year\, exploring local archaeology along the Nashoba Brook\, Robbins Mill\, and Spring Hill connector Trails. This year’s hike will begin at the Robbins Mill Conservation Parking lot on Carlisle Road and will include stops at the Roof Slab Quarry\, the Robbins Mill Pond and mill site\, and the Pipsissewa Native American ceremonial sites. Trail conditions can be rocky\, uneven\, and often wet\, and thus participation is limited. Registrants will receive a detailed email several days before the walk. Limited to 20\, ages 17 and up.  \nAll programs are free but require registration here. \n—\nThe Friends of Pine Hawk 2025 Fall Programs are presented with support from the Acton Memorial Library and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. \nAll programs are free but require registration here \nLink to entire 2025 Friends of Pine Hawk Fall Programs lineup (PDF)
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/adult-archaeology-walk-4/
LOCATION:Acton\, MA\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks,Walks & Hikes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251009T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251009T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T235510
CREATED:20250915T164419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T170301Z
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SUMMARY:Discover Ancient Nipmuc Mishoonash at Lake Quinsigamond
DESCRIPTION:Join Cheryl Stedtler of Project Mishoon for an immersive journey into underwater archaeology\, Indigenous heritage\, and 1640s canoe discoveries that are reshaping New England’s historical narrative. History emerges from beneath the surface. In person only at Acton Memorial Library. \nIn person only at the Acton Memorial Library—All programs are free but require registration here. \n—\nThe Friends of Pine Hawk 2025 Fall Programs are presented with support from the Acton Memorial Library and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. \nAll programs are free but require registration here \nLink to entire 2025 Friends of Pine Hawk Fall Programs lineup (PDF)
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/discover-ancient-nipmuc-mishoonash-at-lake-quinsigamond/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250520T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T235510
CREATED:20250408T143301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T143154Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Pine Hawk Archaeology Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Doug Halley describes the discovery of the Pine Hawk archaeological site and its significance. He relates how the project activated an increased interest in historical preservation\, leading to the restoration of the Acton Stone Chamber continuing to work on Acton’s Trail Through Time\, which brings the interface of two different cultures to light. Doug oversaw the original archaeological of the Pine Hawk site for the Town of Acton twenty years ago and also created an award-winning exhibit on this discovery. \nDATE: Tuesday\, May 20th \nTIME: 7:00 PM \nLOCATION: Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA 01720 \nPARKING: On-site parking available. \nACCESSIBILITY: Building is wheel-chair accessible. \n  \nThis program is offered by the Friends of Pine Hawk and Acton Memorial Library 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/introduction-to-the-pine-hawk-archaeology-discovery/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241205T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T235510
CREATED:20240916T203406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T173431Z
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SUMMARY:The Times Are Exceedingly Altered: Native Americans in Southern New England and the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:At the end of the 1780s\, a group of Mohegans bemoaned that “[t]he times are exceedingly altered\, yea the Times have turned everything topside down.” That was certainly true for indigenous peoples between the Appalachians and the Great Lakes\, where a half-century of war and displacement had crested with the U.S. victory and the end of usefully competing European powers. But was also true for those in southern New England who a century earlier had survived the devastations of King Philip’s War.\n\nOver a 30-year career\, Daniel Mandell\, Professor of History Emeritus\, Truman State University\, and author of Tribe\, Race\, History: Native Americans in Southern New England\, 1780-1880\, produced a body of work that tells the story of New England Native Americans from the time of first European contact through the formation of the United States and its expansion. He will discuss the Native American experience during the American Revolutionary period where they remained in distinct communities and sought to secure their rights in diverse ways. \nPlease Note: There is no livestream. This event will be taped and available at Acton TV https://actontv.org/ and on the Acton250 website https://www.actonma.gov/250 where you’ll find all programming information and a link to the Acton 250commemorative store. \n\n\nCo-sponsored with Acton 250.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn person at Acton Memorial Library\, Room 204. All programs are free but require registration here. \n\n\n\n\n—\nThe Friends of Pine Hawk 2024 Fall Programs are presented with support from the Acton Memorial Library and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. \nAll programs are free but require registration here \nLink to 2024 Friends of Pine Hawk Fall Programs Flyer (PDF)
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/native-americans-and-the-revolution-the-times-are-exceedingly-altered/
LOCATION:Acton Town Hall\, 472 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241120T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T235510
CREATED:20240916T203032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T203555Z
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SUMMARY:A Day in the Life of a Local Archaeologist
DESCRIPTION:Archaeologist David Gutbrod will share experiences and discoveries encountered in his professional life. David is a member of a local archaeological firm and serves as Chair of Westford’s Historical Commission. He also did the research for the very first application of Acton’s new Archaeological Protection bylaw\, providing an extensive report on a significant site in North Acton. David will share highlights of this Acton project as well as others around the US\, including recent remote sensing projects conducted in Worcester Cemetery\, Tampa Bay’s lost cemetery\, and the hidden and abandoned remains of the former village of Ethel\, Florida.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn person at Acton Memorial Library and via Zoom.—All programs are free but require registration here. \n\n\n\n\n—\nThe Friends of Pine Hawk 2024 Fall Programs are presented with support from the Acton Memorial Library and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. \nAll programs are free but require registration here \nLink to 2024 Friends of Pine Hawk Fall Programs Flyer (PDF)
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-local-archaeologist/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241116T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260609T235510
CREATED:20240916T202658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T203604Z
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SUMMARY:Acton Arboretum Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join Friends of the Nashobah Praying Indians members Kevin Gallant and Bettina Abe for a walk through the Acton Arboretum to observe what may be Native American Ceremonial Stone Landscapes (CSLs). According to United Southern and Eastern Tribes (USET) Resolution 2003-022\, Acton and nearby towns are designated as having sacred landscapes. Many cultural structures have been destroyed by development\, but some may still exist. The walk will be on and off the trail over uneven ground with mud\, roots\, and rocks. Dress for the weather with appropriate footwear.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn person at the Acton Arboretum. Limited to 12\, adults only.—All programs are free but require registration here. \n\n\n\n\n—\nThe Friends of Pine Hawk 2024 Fall Programs are presented with support from the Acton Memorial Library and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. \nAll programs are free but require registration here \nLink to 2024 Friends of Pine Hawk Fall Programs Flyer (PDF)
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/acton-arboretum-walk/
LOCATION:Acton Arboretum\, 2 Taylor Road\, Acton\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks & Hikes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241110T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T235510
CREATED:20240916T191446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T203653Z
UID:23215-1731243600-1731250800@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Trail Through Time Community Service Day
DESCRIPTION:Assist with trail and site maintenance on the Nashoba Brook Conservation Land’s Trail Through Time\, a multicultural heritage trail in North Acton. The focus of this annual effort will be trail and site maintenance as well as cleaning trail kiosks. Local Scout troops are also invited to join. There will be an optional brunch beforehand at 11:30 AM. \n\n\n\n\nDetails will be emailed to registrants a few days in advance. \nLimited to 25\, ages 13 and up—All programs are free but require registration here. \n—\nThe Friends of Pine Hawk 2024 Fall Programs are presented with support from the Acton Memorial Library and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. \nAll programs are free but require registration here \nLink to 2024 Friends of Pine Hawk Fall Programs Flyer (PDF)
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/trail-through-time-community-service-day-3/
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241029T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241029T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T235510
CREATED:20240916T202253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T203612Z
UID:23230-1730228400-1730233800@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Changes in the Land Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join a group discussion of this landmark environmental history by William Cronon\, which offers an original and profound explanation of the effects European colonists’ sense of property and their pursuit of capitalism had upon the ecosystems of New England. Updated with John Demos\, this ethno-ecological history provides a brilliant inter-disciplinary interpretation of how land and people influence one another.a group discussion of this landmark environmental history by William Cronon\, which offers an original and profound explanation of the effects European colonists’ sense of property and their pursuit of capitalism had upon the ecosystems of New England.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn person at Acton Memorial Library only—All programs are free but require registration here. \n\n\n\n\n—\nThe Friends of Pine Hawk 2024 Fall Programs are presented with support from the Acton Memorial Library and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. \nAll programs are free but require registration here \nLink to 2024 Friends of Pine Hawk Fall Programs Flyer (PDF)
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/changes-in-the-land-book-discussion/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241022T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241022T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T235510
CREATED:20240916T194738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T203621Z
UID:23226-1729623600-1729629000@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Burying the Trowel: A History of Controversy and Innovation in New England’s Cultural Stone Features Debate
DESCRIPTION:Unusual stone features dot the woodlands and hillsides of New England\, and their provenance has been subject to many theories and debate. Kitty O’Riordan is a cultural anthropologist who has been studying the people\, methods\, and literature surrounding the cultural stone features debate in New England for nearly a decade. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut\, where she currently teaches. This talk gives an overview of the changing ways stone features have been understood over time\, the friction this has caused between avocational researchers and professional archaeologists\, and the benefits and limitations of new techniques in their study. O’Riordan will discuss the ways some are working to repair collaborative relationships to build new networks of communication that provide promise for future investigations of these culturally important places.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn person at Acton Memorial Library and via Zoom—All programs are free but require registration here. \n\n\n\n\n—\nThe Friends of Pine Hawk 2024 Fall Programs are presented with support from the Acton Memorial Library and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. \nAll programs are free but require registration here \nLink to 2024 Friends of Pine Hawk Fall Programs Flyer (PDF)
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/burying-the-trowel-a-history-of-controversy-and-innovation-in-new-englands-cultural-stone-features-debate/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241019T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260609T235510
CREATED:20240916T194441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T124400Z
UID:23224-1729332000-1729339200@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Adult Archaeology Walk
DESCRIPTION:Bettina Abe\, a long-time Acton trail volunteer and retired member of Acton’s Conservation Division\, will lead a brisk hike along the Nashoba Brook Trail\, with stops at the stone chamber and Native American ceremonial sites. Trail conditions can be rocky\, uneven\, and often wet\, and thus participation is limited. Registrants will receive a detailed email several days before the walk. \nLimited to 20\, ages 17 and up. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn person only—All programs are free but require registration here. \n\n\n\n\n—\nThe Friends of Pine Hawk 2024 Fall Programs are presented with support from the Acton Memorial Library and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. \nAll programs are free but require registration here \nLink to 2024 Friends of Pine Hawk Fall Programs Flyer (PDF)
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/adult-archaeology-walk-3/
LOCATION:Acton\, MA\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walks & Hikes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241015T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T235510
CREATED:20240916T194153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T203638Z
UID:23221-1729018800-1729024200@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Ancient Winters at the Flagg Swamp Rockshelter
DESCRIPTION:Eric Johnson\, Lecturer in the University of Massachusetts – Amherst Anthropology Department will provide a retrospective on the 1980 laboratory analysis and results from the excavation of this remarkable site in Marlborough\, Massachusetts. He will discuss the identification of animals now or recently extinct in Massachusetts\, how the site was used as a winter home 4\,000 years ago\, and how people lived through New England winters without the modern conveniences we know. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn person at the Acton Memorial Library and via Zoom—All programs are free but require registration here. \n\n\n\n\n—\nThe Friends of Pine Hawk 2024 Fall Programs are presented with support from the Acton Memorial Library and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. \nAll programs are free but require registration here \nLink to 2024 Friends of Pine Hawk Fall Programs Flyer (PDF)
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/ancient-winters-at-the-flagg-swamp-rockshelter/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Flagg-Swamp.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241009T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241009T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T235510
CREATED:20240916T193617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T203645Z
UID:23218-1728500400-1728505800@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Archaeological Discoveries in New England
DESCRIPTION:Peabody award winning Smithsonian filmmaker Ted Timreck will share documentary footage from two little known discoveries that show the potential of what might be found anywhere in the New England countryside. After the viewing Ted will explain how the controversial “diffusion” discoveries of the 1970’s made by amateurs in local communities evolved into the discovery and recognition of an unknown chapter in Eastern Maritime Native history going back to the Ice Age. That led to research that extends out onto the submerged continental shelf in the Atlantic. Ted has been a regular speaker at Friends of Pine Hawk events and is best known for his thirty-year exploration of the Northeast’s antiquarian past\, with the Hidden Landscape film series. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn person at the Acton Memorial Library and via Zoom—All programs are free but require registration here. \n\n\n\n\n—\nThe Friends of Pine Hawk 2024 Fall Programs are presented with support from the Acton Memorial Library and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. \nAll programs are free but require registration here \nLink to 2024 Friends of Pine Hawk Fall Programs Flyer (PDF)
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/archaeological-discoveries-in-new-england/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240518T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260609T235510
CREATED:20240424T190042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T195420Z
UID:21157-1716033600-1716040800@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Spring Archaeology Walk
DESCRIPTION:Local archaeologist Kimberley Connors will lead a two-mile hike focusing on Native American features along the Trail Though Time in North Acton. Registrants will receive an email with details a few days before the walk. Limited to first 20 people to sign up\, ages 15 and up. (Rain Date\, Sunday\, May 19\, noon-2PM). \nRegistration is required. \nTerrain/Trail Conditions: Variable\, from fairly smooth and wide to narrow and stony or crisscrossed by tree roots; minor hilliness on southeasterly section of loop trail; occasional wet areas\, even in upland sections \n  \nThis program is offered by the Friends of Pine Hawk 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/spring-archaeology-walk/
LOCATION:Acton\, MA\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Walks & Hikes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240509T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240509T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T235510
CREATED:20240424T185519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T202114Z
UID:21154-1715281200-1715286600@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Acton: 4000 to 7000 Years Ago
DESCRIPTION:Extending a popular talk archaeologist Kimberley Connors gave last year\, 4000 to 7000 Years Ago focuses specifically on Acton’s archaeological sites from the Middle Archaic period (4000-7000 years before present). The most well-known of these is the Pine Hawk site in South Acton\, but there are several other sites along the Assabet River and its tributaries. \nThis program brings our local landscape alive by looking at why indigenous people were so attracted to this region. Through the artifacts and excavations of local archaeological sites\, people can look beyond the glare of the modern to the contours of the land and understand more about Indigenous people and how they thrived here for millennia. \nMs. Connors will also lead a walk through the Trail through Time a short time later on May 18\, so people can see firsthand some of the landscape and sites described in this lecture. \nThis program is offered in person at the Acton Memorial Library and via Zoom. Registration is required. \n  \nThis program is offered by the Friends of Pine Hawk and Acton Memorial Library 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/acton-4000-to-7000-years-ago/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231101T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231101T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T235510
CREATED:20230929T184027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T184027Z
UID:19594-1698865200-1698870600@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Reading Between the Lines: Contextualizing New England's Indigenous Rock Art
DESCRIPTION:New England’s rock art\, imagery carved or painted on stone\, provides a tantalizing\, if often opaque\, window into the region’s deep indigenous history. Drawing primarily from examples in Maine\, Peter Anick\, vice president of ARARA (American Rock Art Research Association)\, reviews various attempts to date\, contextualize\, and interpret figures using geology\, ethnography\, and comparisons with other sites. He relates how his experience researching difficult-to-see abstract art in Arizona contributed to the recent discovery of an unusual style of art here in New England. \nIn person at Acton Memorial Library and via Zoom. This program is free but registration is required here. \n—\nThe Friends of Pine Hawk 2023 Fall Programs are presented with support from the Acton Memorial Library and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area\, and the Littleton Historical Society. \nMost programs are free but all require registration here \nLink to 2023 Fall Programs flyer (pdf)
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/reading-between-the-lines-contextualizing-new-englands-indigenous-rock-art/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231026T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231026T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T235510
CREATED:20230929T183823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T183823Z
UID:19592-1698346800-1698352200@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:The Sand Hill Site in Wayland
DESCRIPTION:Duncan Ritchie\, Senior Archaeologist at The Public Archaeology Laboratory will talk about Sand Hill\, a large multicomponent Middle Archaic to Late Woodland Period site on the Sudbury River in Wayland\, MA. The large assemblage of chipped\, ground and rough stone tools\, ceramic sherds and radiocarbon dated features document pre-contact Native American activities over a 7\,000-year span. The Wayland Archaeology Group (WARG) carried out the excavation. \nIn person only at Acton Memorial Library. This program is free but registration is required here. \n—\nThe Friends of Pine Hawk 2023 Fall Programs are presented with support from the Acton Memorial Library and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area\, and the Littleton Historical Society. \nMost programs are free but all require registration here \nLink to 2023 Fall Programs flyer (pdf)
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/the-sand-hill-site-in-wayland/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231021T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260609T235510
CREATED:20230929T181041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T182721Z
UID:19574-1697882400-1697889600@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Adult Archaeology Walk
DESCRIPTION:Bettina Abe\, a long-time Acton trail volunteer and just retired member of Acton’s Conservation Division\, will lead a brisk hike along the Nashoba Brook trail\, with stops at the stone chamber and Native American ceremonial sites. Trail conditions can be rocky\, uneven\, and often wet\, and thus participation is limited. Registrants will receive a detailed email several days before the walk. \nLimited to 20\, ages 17 and up—Program is free but requires registration here. \n—\nThe Friends of Pine Hawk 2023 Fall Programs are presented with support from the Acton Memorial Library and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area\, and the Littleton Historical Society. \nMost programs are free but all require registration here \nLink to 2023 Fall Programs flyer (pdf)
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/adult-archaeology-walk-2/
CATEGORIES:Talks,Walks & Hikes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231016T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231016T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T235510
CREATED:20230929T183513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T183513Z
UID:19590-1697482800-1697488200@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:History of the Nashobah Praying Indians Book Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join a book group discussion of the History of the Nashobah Praying Indians\, published earlier this year by Littleton historian Dan Boudillion\, who will be on hand to sign copies before the discussion. Books will be available for purchase that day. \nIn person only at Acton Memorial Library. This program is free but registration is required here. \n—\nThe Friends of Pine Hawk 2023 Fall Programs are presented with support from the Acton Memorial Library and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area\, and the Littleton Historical Society. \nMost programs are free but all require registration here \nLink to 2023 Fall Programs flyer (pdf)
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/history-of-the-nashobah-praying-indians-book-discussion/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231014T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T235510
CREATED:20230929T183249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T183249Z
UID:19588-1697292000-1697302800@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Robbins Museum Field Trip
DESCRIPTION:This after-public-hours visit to the Robbins Museum in Middleboro\, MA will include a viewing of a number of the museum’s special Indigenous artifacts and conversations with museum educators. \nCost is $10 per person. Registration limited to 15. Car pools leaving from the Acton Memorial Library will be arranged a few days before the visit. Registration required here. \n—\nThe Friends of Pine Hawk 2023 Fall Programs are presented with support from the Acton Memorial Library and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area\, and the Littleton Historical Society. \nMost programs are free but all require registration here \nLink to 2023 Fall Programs flyer (pdf)
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/robbins-museum-field-trip/
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Talks,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231011T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231011T203000
DTSTAMP:20260609T235510
CREATED:20230929T183020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T183020Z
UID:19586-1697050800-1697056200@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Connecticut's Indigenous Communities: An Introduction
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Lucianne Lavin\, director of research emeritus at the Institute of American Indian Studies. Over thousands of years\, Native Americans in Eastern North America became experts of their natural environments\, managing the plant\, animal\, and human communities for the benefit and survival of all. Indigenous folklore and sacred stories promoted this ecological balance and spiritual obligation. \nRemote via Zoom. A link will be sent a few days in advance.—Program is free but requires registration here. \n—\nThe Friends of Pine Hawk 2023 Fall Programs are presented with support from the Acton Memorial Library and Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area\, and the Littleton Historical Society. \nMost programs are free but all require registration here \nLink to 2023 Fall Programs flyer (pdf)
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/connecticuts-indigenous-communities-an-introduction/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/friends-of-pine-hawk_logo.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231010T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231010T130000
DTSTAMP:20260609T235510
CREATED:20230929T182320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230929T182544Z
UID:19581-1696935600-1696942800@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Indigenous People of Concord Walk
DESCRIPTION:For over 10\,000 years the indigenous people of the land knew this area as Musketaquid\, the land between the grassy rivers. This tour explores the history of the first people and how they lived in a land of abundance seeking to keep and foster balance with the natural world\, their mother\, who sustained them always. What happened when cultures collided after European fur traders came and then English settlers in the 17th century will be discussed as we examine how those events shape the world of the indigenous people of Massachusetts today. \nThis event will take place in Concord and be guided by Amy Cole. Cost is $10 per person. Registration limited to 20. Directions will be emailed to registrants. Register here. \n—\nThe Friends of Pine Hawk 2023 Fall Programs are presented with support from the Acton Memorial Library\, Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area\, and the Littleton Historical Society. \nOnline registration required. \nLink to 2023 Fall Programs flyer (pdf)
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/indigenous-people-of-concord-walk/
CATEGORIES:Talks,Walks & Hikes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Pine Hawk":MAILTO:friends.of.pinehawk@gmail.com
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