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SUMMARY:Teeing up History
DESCRIPTION:Returning to the museum after his popular 2022 talk on the history of the Delay Memorial\nGolf Tournament\, author and longtime sportswriter Jay Gearan celebrates the 90th\nanniversary of Gardner Municipal Golf Course. Based on his hot-off-the-press book A\nCourse Called Gardner\, Jay will share the story of the course’s beginnings as a 9-hole\nlayout in 1936\, its expansion to 18 holes in 1967\, memorable championships and\nchampions\, and the people who shaped one of the city’s most cherished public assets.\nSigned copies of the book\, featuring more than 100 historic photos\, will be available for\npurchase. As a special complement to the program\, the museum will display from its\ncollection the historic driver used by Mayor Timpany to dedicate the opening of the course\nin 1936 and again by Mayor Landry for the dedication of the second 9 holes in 1967.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/teeing-up-history/
LOCATION:The Gardner Museum\, 27 Pearl Street\, Gardner\, MA\, 01440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Veteran's Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of conversation\, reflection\, and learning. Moderated by Alan\nDernalowicz\, the program features local veterans and representatives from organizations\nserving the veteran community. This year’s special guest is Kara Fossey\, Executive\nDirector of the Fort Devens Museum and the Groton History Center. (Many will remember\nher engaging 2022 presentation at the museum on the many roles American women played\nduring World War II—from military service to civilian and volunteer efforts—with special\nemphasis on Fort Devens and women from MA.) Whether you are a veteran\, have a family\nconnection to military service\, or simply want to learn more\, this annual program offers a\nfresh perspective each year and welcomes everyone.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/veterans-roundtable/
LOCATION:The Gardner Museum\, 27 Pearl Street\, Gardner\, MA\, 01440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260924T190000
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SUMMARY:Great Southern New England Storms of the 20th Century
DESCRIPTION:Join renowned meteorologist Harvey Leonard for a look at three of New England’s most\nmemorable weather disasters: the Hurricane of 1938\, the Worcester Tornado\, and the\nBlizzard of 1978. Through historical accounts\, video remembrances\, and weather analysis\,\nHarvey will explain what made these storms so significant and how the atmospheric\nconditions behind them developed. He will also discuss the likelihood of similar events\noccurring again and examine the potential influence of climate change on future storms.\nHarvey\, WCVB Channel 5’s Chief Meteorologist Emeritus and a longtime leader in New\nEngland weather forecasting\, is widely recognized for his accurate forecasting\, including\nhis early prediction of the historic Blizzard of 1978.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/great-southern-new-england-storms-of-the-20th-century/
LOCATION:The Gardner Museum\, 27 Pearl Street\, Gardner\, MA\, 01440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260917T190000
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SUMMARY:Johnny Appleseed - Man and Myth
DESCRIPTION:Historian\, author\, and returning speaker Mark Bodanza explores the fascinating life of John\nChapman\, better known as Johnny Appleseed\, separating historical fact from enduring legend.\nLearn how this MA native became a frontier pioneer\, environmental visionary\, and religious\nmissionary whose life inspired one of America’s most beloved folk heroes. The presentation will\nlikely include a Johnny Appleseed re-enactor\, and signed copies of Mark’s books will be\navailable for purchase. He previously presented the museum’s popular program on Women in\nAbolition (2023) and returns with another engaging look at an iconic figure from US history.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/johnny-appleseed-man-and-myth/
LOCATION:The Gardner Museum\, 27 Pearl Street\, Gardner\, MA\, 01440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260514T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260514T200000
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SUMMARY:Blooms and Bonnets with Lynn Hartmann
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a program on the art of hat making\, presented by Lynn Hartmann\, hatmaker & owner of Hartman’s Herb Farm in Barre. This engaging talk explores the history of hats and their changing styles over time\, while also highlighting how herbs and flowers have long inspired her designs. Drawing on her deep knowledge of plants and traditional crafts\, Lynn weaves together history\, nature\, and creativity to show how natural elements influence both form and fashion. This program offers a unique blend of cultural history and botanical inspiration\, sure to appeal to anyone interested in design\, craftsmanship\, or the natural world. \nThursday\, May 14 | 7-8 pm after a museum-hosted reception at 6:30 pm \nRESERVATION REQUIRED! Email info@gardnermuseuminc.com
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/blooms-and-bonnets-with-lynn-hartmann/
LOCATION:The Gardner Museum\, 27 Pearl Street\, Gardner\, MA\, 01440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Wachusett Mountain - History & Hiking
DESCRIPTION:Nearby Wachusett Mountain is full of rich history and has been a popular hiking destination for centuries. Westminster nature lover and published author Matt Landry will be back at the museum with his latest book\, a hiking and history guide. Signed copies of his books will be available for purchase (including his Feb 2024 book One Mountain – One Hundred Summits\, a collection of 100 essays). \nThe program is preceded by a museum-hosted reception on May 15\, at 6:30 PM. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED: please reserve your seat(s) by emailing info@gardnermuseuminc.com \nDATE: Thursday\, May 15th \nTIME: 7:00 – 8:00 PM\nThe program is preceded by a museum-hosted reception at 6:30 PM. \nLOCATION: The Gardner Museum\, 28 Pearl Street\, Gardner MA 01440 \nPARKING: The museum features a small parking lot with handicap parking adjacent to the museum building. \nACCESSIBILITY: The museum building is wheelchair accessible. \nImage courtesy of Marion Knoll \n  \nThis program is offered by The Gardner Museum 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/wachusett-mountain-history-hiking/
LOCATION:The Gardner Museum\, 27 Pearl Street\, Gardner\, MA\, 01440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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SUMMARY:Foraging Edibles at your Doorstep
DESCRIPTION:Local “Modern Pioneer” Lauren Roy will empower\, and educate the audience on living more naturally and in the art of foraging as a way of saving money. More importantly\, they will learn that they are capable of providing for their own and their family’s most basic need: food. No matter what is going on in the world. Signed copies of her book Modern Pioneer – An Almanac of Natural Living will be available for purchase. \nThe program is preceded by a museum-hosted reception on May 23\, at 6:30 pm. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED: Please reserve your seat(s) at info@gardnermuseuminc.com. \nPARKING & ACCESS: The museum features a small parking lot with handicap parking adjacent to the museum building. Ample free public parking is located on Pearl Street (directly in front of the museum building)\, James Street\, and Green Street. Additionally\, a public parking lot is located nearby at the corner of Central and Elm Streets (accessible from Central Street and from Elm Street). The museum building is wheelchair accessible. \n  \nThis program is offered by The Gardner Museum 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!  \n 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/foraging-edibles-at-your-doorstep/
LOCATION:The Gardner Museum\, 27 Pearl Street\, Gardner\, MA\, 01440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230504T190000
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SUMMARY:Living with Nature
DESCRIPTION:Join Athol Bird & Nature Club president and Millers River Environmental Center director Dave Small as he explores the transformation of his yard from a boring suburban lot dominated by lawn to a rich habitat for our native wildlife. Removing invasive species\, planting native plants\, and providing water\, food\, and cover for a variety of wildlife and people. The result is a space that has become a wonderful place to hang out\, enjoying a wide variety of wildlife. \nThe program is preceded by a museum-hosted reception beginning at 6:30 pm. This reception is a good opportunity to meet the presenter and start discussions about that night’s program topic with other attendees. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED: Reserve seat(s) per email (preferred) info@gardnermuseuminc.com\,\nor per phone 978-632-3277 during opening hours Wednesday through Sunday\, 1-4 pm. \nPARKING & ACCESS: The museum features a small parking lot with handicap parking adjacent to the museum building. Ample free public parking is located on Pearl Street (directly in front of the museum building)\, James Street\, and Green Street. Additionally\, a public parking lot is located nearby at the corner of Central and Elm Streets (accessible from Central Street and from Elm Street). The museum building is wheelchair accessible. \n  \nThis program is offered by The Gardner Museum 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!  \n  \n 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/living-with-nature/
LOCATION:The Gardner Museum\, 27 Pearl Street\, Gardner\, MA\, 01440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230427T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230427T193000
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SUMMARY:"Rendezvous with Rachel Revere™"
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, April 27\, History At Play™\, LLC is proud to present “Rendezvous with Rachel Revere”!\n\nIt is May 2\, 1775\, and Rachel Revere has only heard from her beloved husband Paul once since his legendary midnight ride. Isolated from one another due to the Siege of Boston\, Rachel tries to create a plan\, which shall safely take her children: six step-children from Paul’s first marriage and a newborn baby of their own\, from the reach of the Regular British Army. Find out if Rachel is successful amidst the wake of an American Revolution.\n\nThis Immersive Living History Experience was commissioned by the Paul Revere Memorial Association\, is sponsored by Gardner Cultural Council and The Gardner Museum \, and is presented by History At Play™\, LLC. Founded in 2010 by J. Kalaora\, History At Play™\, LLC chronicles the lives of influential and often forgotten figures. Kalaora is a professional actor\, award-winning playwright\, and educator. Kalaora holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Syracuse University and graduated from the Globe Education Program at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre of London.\n\nAfter the program\, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and for more information on where to see History At Play\, LLC portray other influential figures\, follow them on their Socials\, using the handle “History At Play.”\n\nThis is a FREE event\, but registration is requested. Register by emailing info@gardnermuseuminc.com\, or by calling 978-632-3277. Donations are welcome.\n\nRunning Time: Approx. 60 minutes\, followed by Q&A session.\nPHOTO: Claudia Ruiz Gustafson Photography
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/rendezvous-with-rachel-revere/
LOCATION:The Gardner Museum\, 27 Pearl Street\, Gardner\, MA\, 01440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History,Performances
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