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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230528
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SUMMARY:Renewal at Brookhaven
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the arrival of Spring with a members-only show presented by LexArt at Brookhaven at Lexington. \nOpen to the Public without Appointment: \nApril 8\, 15 (2-4 pm) \nMay 13 & 21 (2-4 pm) \nOther time viewings by appointment\, call 781.863.9660 \n \nBrookhaven at Lexington is located at 1010 Waltham St\, Lexington\, MA 02421
URL:https://freedomsway.org/staging/6553/event/renewal-at-brookhaven/
LOCATION:Brookhaven at Lexington\, 1010 Waltham Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington Arts and Crafts Society":MAILTO:info@lexart.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230601
DTSTAMP:20260517T071847
CREATED:20230419T183218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T183218Z
UID:17639-1682899200-1685577599@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Stroll Through Historic Westford Center with Kate Hamlin & Fred Fisher
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and start your audio tour of historic Westford Center as it was prior to the Civil War. Your tour guides are Kate Hamlin (1847-1937) and Fred Fisher (1855-1941). Enjoy their remembrances of the town they grew up in and your stroll through historic Westford Center. Narrated by: Ellen Harde\, Barbara Seavey and Ralph Hinckley. \nThis walking tour is self-guided and available daily. Click to access the map and audio on the Westford Historical Society & Museum’s website. \nPARKING: There is limited parking in the Museum parking lot. Please park along Lincoln Street\, or in the Police or Library parking lots nearby. \n  \n \nThis program is offered by the Westford Historical Society & 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/staging/6553/event/stroll-through-historic-westford-center-with-kate-hamlin-fred-fisher/
LOCATION:Westford Historical Society & Museum\, 2 Boston Road\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230601
DTSTAMP:20260517T071847
CREATED:20230420T183229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T191926Z
UID:17743-1682899200-1685577599@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Glacial Features Self-Guided Walk
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a self-guided tour of the glacial features at Gray Reservation in Sudbury. This property offers excellent examples of how we can view evidence left behind by the glacier covering our region around 10\,000 years ago. \nUsing your mobile device\, follow the signposts for the Glacial Features Trail. Each stop has a scannable QR code where you can choose to read about the nearby features or listen to a description of the land and processes that affected it. \nThis property is free and open to the public dawn to dusk daily. Enjoy! \nFor more information on other local conservation areas\, visit svtweb.org. \n  \nThis program is offered by Sudbury Valley Trustees 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/staging/6553/event/glacial-features-self-guided-walk/
LOCATION:Gray Reservation\, Hudson Road and Old Lancaster Road\, Sudbury\, MA\, 01776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Walks & Hikes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sudbury Valley Trustees":MAILTO:svt@svtweb.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230601
DTSTAMP:20260517T071847
CREATED:20230421T174016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T191533Z
UID:17843-1682899200-1685577599@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:The Treasured Collections of Herbert H. Hosmer\, Jr.
DESCRIPTION:The Lancaster Historical Society will make tours by appointment available of the collections of “Herbert H. Hosmer Jr.: A Lancastrian Original” through August 31\, 2023. The Exhibit Room is on the second floor of the Prescott Building at 701 Main Street in Lancaster. (Use rear entrance.) \nBorn in Lancaster\, MA\, Hosmer lived the majority of his life in his hometown. In addition to a teaching career in the local public school system\, he was an enthusiastic historian\, a talented folk artist\, “Master Puppeteer” and avid collector of antique juvenile books\, paper dolls\, dollhouses\, games and other items relating to the joys of childhood. Along with presenting puppet shows for many decades\, he also operated a specially designed museum to house his treasures on his George Hill Road property. This exhibit highlights a sampling of his many collections. \nTo schedule a free tour\, or for more information\, call (978) 733-6907. \n \nThis program is offered by the Lancaster Historical Society 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/staging/6553/event/the-treasured-collections-of-herbert-h-hosmer-jr/
LOCATION:Prescott Building\, 701 Main Street\, Lancaster\, 01523
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Exhibits,Tours
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230601
DTSTAMP:20260517T071847
CREATED:20230426T195256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T162647Z
UID:17935-1682899200-1685577599@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Tours of The Frederick Collection of Historical Pianos
DESCRIPTION:Tours of the Frederick Historical Piano Collection\, on which the concerts are based\, are available by appointment\, on non-concert days. The collection focuses on the kinds of pianos owned and played in concert by the great composers\, letting modern musicians and listeners hear the music in its exciting true colors. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED: Call 978-827-6232 or email piano.fred@juno.com to book a tour. \n  \nThis program is offered by Historical Piano Concerts\, Inc. 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/staging/6553/event/tours-of-the-frederick-collection-of-historical-pianos/
LOCATION:Historical Piano Study Center\, 30 Main Street\, Ashburnham\, MA\, 01430\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historical Piano Concerts%2C Inc.":MAILTO:piano.fred@juno.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230601
DTSTAMP:20260517T071847
CREATED:20230426T194411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T154622Z
UID:17891-1682899200-1685577599@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:“To Touch and Lift the Heart” - The Exuberant Creativity of May Alcott
DESCRIPTION:The artistic talent of [Abba] May Alcott (later Nieriker) is abundantly on display at Orchard House for visitors to appreciate each year — from her fledgling attempts to create within Orchard House itself\, to serious study in Boston\, and eventuating in diligent practice and notable exhibitions in Europe. In honor of the Concord Free Public Library’s Sesquicentennial\, Orchard House will highlight May Alcott’s presence in and influence on Orchard House\, as well as her greater artistic achievements\, through 15 October 2023. \nThe eclectic variety of May’s artwork typically on display will be enhanced by many rarely-seen items that reflect the boldly experimental style of this young\, energetic artist\, providing a truly visceral treat. Be enlightened by\, impressed with\, and astonished at May’s talent\, and come away with a greater appreciation for this gifted artist whose life\, joie de vivre\, and legacy continue to uplift and enrich us. \nOrchard House is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 5 PM and Sundays from 11 AM to 5 PM. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED: To secure complimentary admission through Orchard House’s timed-entry reservation system\, please visit https://louisamayalcottsorchardhouse.ticketspice.com/orchard-house-timed-entry\, and follow the directions below. Should you need assistance\, please call Orchard House directly at 978.369.4118. \n\nClick the link above to access the Orchard House’s Timed-Entry Reservation System\nSelect the date in May 2023 that you wish to visit Orchard House\nSelect the time that you wish to visit on the date you selected\nScroll to the end of the list of ticket types until you see “Other Discounts & Special Offers”\nClick the white circle with a grey “+” on the right side of the “Other Discounts & Special Offers” block\nScroll to the bottom of the Special Offers list until you see “Hidden Treasures Festival”\nSelect the number of tickets you wish to reserve\nDesignate the admission category for each ticket using the check boxes that appear\nEnter FWHT23 in the field labeled “Coupon Code” and click the “Apply” button. You should now see that the “Total Due” equals $0.\nEnter your name\, email\, and phone number and click the “Submit” button\n\n  \n  \nThis program is offered by Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House 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/staging/6553/event/to-touch-and-lift-the-heart-the-exuberant-creativity-of-may-alcott/
LOCATION:Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House\, 399 Lexington Road\, Concord\, 01742
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Exhibits,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230501T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230501T110000
DTSTAMP:20260517T071847
CREATED:20230420T180945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T180945Z
UID:17735-1682931600-1682938800@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Monday Morning Walks in Dunstable
DESCRIPTION:Join us Monday mornings for a guided walk to explore a different Town of Dunstable Conservation Area or a Dunstable Rural Land Trust property. \nMeet promptly at 9am at the Dunstable Town Hall\, 511 Main Street to caravan in your own vehicle and drive to park at the destination property of the week. Wear proper footwear for a hike and dress for the weather. \nHeavy rain forecast will cancel walks scheduled. \nThis program is offered by the Dunstable Conservation Commission and Dunstable Rural Land Trust 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/staging/6553/event/monday-morning-walks-in-dunstable/2023-05-01/
LOCATION:Town of Dunstable\, 511 Main Street\, Dunstable\, MA\, 01827\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Walks & Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230501T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230625T210000
DTSTAMP:20260517T071847
CREATED:20230512T193508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T193508Z
UID:17925-1682931600-1687726800@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Points of Return
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Visual Arts program\, in collaboration with A La Luz\, presents the revolutionary\, multimedia exhibition\, Points of Return. Featuring the work of 27 international artists\, Points of Return is the first physical exhibition of the acclaimed online exhibition of the same name. \nThis environmental art exhibition sees The Umbrella divided into themed spaces. A journey has been mapped out to allow visitors fresh and engaging insights into wide-ranging aspects of the climate crisis\, its end destination that of resolute optimism. For\, while it may seem that we are racing toward a closing act\, as our planet’s average temperature rises year-on-year\, solutions remain within sight. We have not yet reached that dreaded “point of no return” and artists are in the unique position of being able to offer scientific data in new ways. Through dynamic display and crossing several artistic disciplines\, this show provides commentary\, reflection\, and creative restorative strategies. \nThe exhibition will be on display May 1 – June 25\, over two floors of The Umbrella and in The Umbrella Black Box Theater\, supported by the following special events (RSVPs Required): \nSaturday\, May 6\, 5-8pm – Opening reception. Curator remarks and introduction to artists at 6pm. RSVP \nSunday\, May 7\, 12pm – Guided tour followed by Return to Resonance: Restoring Our Connection to Earth Through Sound\, an immersive sound bath experience to reconnect with our environment. \nSaturday\, May 13\, 3-4pm – Guided Tour of the Exhibition \nSaturday\, May 13\, 4-5pm – “American Literature Before\, Through and After the Climate Emergency”. Talk by Dr. Joseph Donica (CUNY) and presented in partnership with The Thoreau Society. \nSaturday\, June 10\, 3pm – Guided Tour of the Exhibition \nSaturday\, June 10\, 6:30-9pm – Into the Oceanic: Double screening event by artist-filmmakers Elizabeth Ogilvie and Robert Page\, focusing on underwater habitats and the importance of educational entry points in environmental artwork. Documentary screening and pre-recorded talk by Dr Gary Husband from 7:30pm in the main theater\, preceded by a creative oceanic projection in the Black Box and exhibition viewing. Refreshments available for purchase. \nSaturday\, June 25\, 3pm – Guided Tour of the Exhibition \nImage: AnthropoScene IV by Adam Sebire \n 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/staging/6553/event/points-of-return/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Umbrella Arts Center":MAILTO:stewart@theumbrellaarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230502T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230502T163000
DTSTAMP:20260517T071847
CREATED:20230419T195555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T155445Z
UID:17659-1683021600-1683045000@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating 100 Years of Concord Art and our founder\, Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts
DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating 100 years of Concord Art! Our founder\, Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts (1871-1927)\, was not only a dedicated philanthropist\, but a talented artist as well. This May\, we invite you to visit Concord Art during gallery hours (Tuesday through Saturday\, 10am to 4:30pm\, and Sunday\, 12pm to 4pm) to see the paintings and etchings of EWR in our newly displayed Permanent Collection. \nElizabeth Wentworth Roberts incorporated Concord Art in 1922 creating a Board of Directors that included Daniel Chester French as the president. She started to install exhibitions in locations around Concord Center in 1915 to raise money for the war effort\, support her fellow artists\, and bring the art and artists of Boston to Concord. In 1922 she purchased\, and hired Lois Lilley Howe to renovate\, the current historic John Ball House at 37 Lexington Road for exhibitions that included her contemporaries John Singer Sargent and Mary Cassatt. \nAn admired painter\, her work is in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum\, the Museum of Fine Arts\, Boston and the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts. She created canvases of beauty\, simplicity and emotion. Vose Gallery in Boston currently carries her work. \nImage credit: Elizabeth Wentworth Roberts\, “Women Sewing for Belgian Refugees\,” 1915\, oil on canvas board\, 10.75 x 13.75 inches\, Permanent Collection \nPARKING & ACCESS: Free street parking is available. This facility is wheelchair accessible. \n  \nThis program is offered by Concord Art 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/staging/6553/event/celebrating-100-years-of-concord-art-and-our-founder-elizabeth-wentworth-roberts/2023-05-02/
LOCATION:Concord Art Association\, 37 Lexington Road\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230504T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230504T190000
DTSTAMP:20260517T071847
CREATED:20230420T185443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T154853Z
UID:17755-1683223200-1683226800@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:A Visit with Ken Gloss
DESCRIPTION:Kenneth Gloss\, proprietor of the internationally known Brattle Book Shop in Boston’s Downtown Crossing section\, will be visiting us at Forbush Memorial Library. Ken will discuss growing up in the book business\, show some of his favorite finds while enjoying “the thrill of the hunt\,” and explain how he appraises books and manuscripts. He has many fascinating anecdotes to share about private and institutional collecting as well as guidelines for building and maintaining a significant collection. There is also a Q&A session at the conclusion of his talk. Following the talk and question-and-answer session\, Ken will give free verbal appraisals of books participants have on hand or will do so at his shop in Boston at a later scheduled date. \n  \nThis program is offered by the Forbush 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!  \n  \n 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/staging/6553/event/a-visit-with-ken-gloss/
LOCATION:Forbush Memorial Library\, 118 Main Street\, Westminster\, MA\, 01473\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230504T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230504T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T071847
CREATED:20230419T161647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T162021Z
UID:17620-1683226800-1683230400@freedomsway.org
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/staging/6553/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:20230506T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260517T071847
CREATED:20230421T193437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T193437Z
UID:17882-1683363600-1683374400@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Wapack Centennial Event – Watatic History Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join Ashburnham Historical Society President Chris Gagnon and the Friends of the Wapack on a tour of the colonial roads around the base of Mount Watatic. We will visit the homestead sites and cellar holes of the first settlers and hear the fascinating story of the “Children of the Woods Tavern” and the families who settled at the foot of Mt. Watatic. \nThis is an easy hike of 2.5 miles. Meet at the Wapack Trail /Midstate Trail parking lot on Route 119 in Ashburnham at 9:00 AM. \nContact Rick Blanchette at rick@wapack.org. \n  \nThis program is offered by the Friends of the Wapack and Ashburnham Historical Society 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/staging/6553/event/wapack-centennial-event-watatic-history-hike/
LOCATION:Mount Watatic Reservation\, Route 119\, Ashburnham\, MA\, 01430\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Walks & Hikes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashburnham Historical Society":MAILTO:christravel@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230506T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230506T121500
DTSTAMP:20260517T071847
CREATED:20230419T203334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T203334Z
UID:17689-1683367200-1683375300@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Riverwalk 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a trail walk along the beautiful Nashua River that flows out of Wachusett Reservoir and through the Town of Clinton\, Massachusetts. Enjoy flora and fauna along a trail forged by both animal and human walkers of all kinds. Animals spotted on previous walks include hawks\, herons\, turtles\, garter snakes\, deer\, and fox. You get a nice view of what Clintonians call “High Bridge” which is a railroad bridge we will cross under. \nDress for the season: it can be buggy and especially wear tick-proof long pants (slippery nylon works well\, while sweatpants are easy for ticks to cling to).  There is a shorter loop and a longer\, more difficult loop. Allow 1 to 2 hours for the walk. \nThis conservation area is owned by the Town of Clinton and the Commonwealth and is open to the public. If you miss the walk\, you can go any time. A rough trail map is available on our website at clintongreenway.org. \n  \nThis program is offered by the Clinton Greenway Conservation Trust 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/staging/6553/event/riverwalk-2023/
LOCATION:Nashua River Conservation Area\, 36 Vale Street\, Clinton\, MA\, 01510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Walks & Hikes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clinton Greenway Conservation Trust":MAILTO:info@clintongreenway.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230506T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230506T140000
DTSTAMP:20260517T071847
CREATED:20230420T191719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T155224Z
UID:17760-1683378000-1683381600@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Birds of Prey
DESCRIPTION:Join Tom Ricardi from the Birds of Prey Rehabilitation Center in Conway\, MA to meet owls\, hawks\, and eagles from New England and beyond at Stow’s Randall Library. \n  \nThis program is offered by Randall 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!  \n  \n 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/staging/6553/event/birds-of-prey/
LOCATION:Randall Library\, 19 Crescent Street\, Stow\, MA\, 01775\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230506T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230506T150000
DTSTAMP:20260517T071847
CREATED:20230420T163410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T160120Z
UID:17704-1683378000-1683385200@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Dedication of the Mill Curfew Bell
DESCRIPTION:The Maynard Curfew Bell was cast in the former Paul Revere Foundry in Boston\, MA\, by Henry Northey Hooper in 1856. It was bought for the Assabet Manufacturing Company and used to remind workers in the mill to be at home and in bed when the bell rang. When the mill closed\, the bell was moved to a local church\, and when the church recently closed\, the bell was moved to the Maynard Public Library. This event will celebrate the bell in its new home. There will be speakers\, refreshments\, and a bell-themed storytime for children. \nPhoto courtesy of Jean Maguire \n  \nThis program is offered by Maynard Public Library and the Maynard Historical 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!  \n  \n 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/staging/6553/event/dedication-of-the-mill-curfew-bell/
LOCATION:Maynard Public Library\, 77 Nason Street\, Maynard\, MA\, 01754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Exhibits,Talks,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230506T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230506T153000
DTSTAMP:20260517T071847
CREATED:20230420T174805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T174805Z
UID:17729-1683383400-1683387000@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Nature Talk: Beautiful Butterflies
DESCRIPTION:From the large Eastern tiger swallowtail and colorful monarch to the tiny spring azure\, there is a huge range of size\, color and patterns in New England butterfly species. What makes a good butterfly habitat? How do you attract more of these beautiful animals? Find out more about our local butterflies and what brings them to our neighborhoods. Experience the sights of some of our most beautiful seasonal creatures! Presented by Joy from the Joys of Nature. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED: Please register online at http://wpl.pub/beautifulbutterflies \nThis program is offered by Woburn Public 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!  \n  \n 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/staging/6553/event/nature-talk-beautiful-butterflies/
LOCATION:Woburn Public Library\, 45 Pleasant Street\, Woburn\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230507T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230507T123000
DTSTAMP:20260517T071847
CREATED:20230421T153313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T183153Z
UID:17817-1683453600-1683462600@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Using Ecosystem Principles to Think About Your Gardens and Property
DESCRIPTION:Want to nurture nature in your own backyard but don’t know where to start? In this free outdoor workshop\, Ecological Landscaper Catherine Rooney will use on-site examples from her restoration plan for Fredonian Park\, providing attendees with the know-how to optimize habitat for birds\, pollinators\, and other wildlife. Learn how to select and combine native plants and use natural landscape features on your property to provide resilient habitat throughout all four seasons\, and how to maximize benefit for species at risk. \nCatherine Rooney began working with the Town of Shirley in 2022 to remove invasives and restore the landscape at Fredonian Park and Nature Center\, one of Shirley’s hidden gems that includes a small pond and nature trail along a charming stretch of Catacunemaug Brook. Areas that highlight ecosystem principles discussed in the workshop will be marked with QR codes linking to descriptions so that attendees and other visitors to the park can learn more and follow these highlighted areas throughout the park’s 2023 restoration effort. \nThis program is offered by the Shirley Greenway Committee and Nashua\, Squannacook\, and Nissitissit Rivers Wild & Scenic Stewardship Council 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/staging/6553/event/using-ecosystem-principles-to-think-about-your-gardens-and-property/
LOCATION:Fredonian Park and Nature Center\, Fredonian Street\, Shirley\, 01464
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230507T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230507T153000
DTSTAMP:20260517T071847
CREATED:20230421T131105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T131105Z
UID:17800-1683468000-1683473400@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Piano Concert: Ekaterina Willewald
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy free admission all day at the Museum of Russian Icons\, courtesy of the Nypro Foundation\, and enjoy a performance by pianist Ekaterina Willewald. Ekaterina will present her program “Ballet Russes” to accompany the exhibition\, Giselle. Suites by Tchaikovsky\, Borodin\, and Prokofiev will be included. Before each piece\, Ekaterina will briefly explain the historical context in which these pieces were created\, including events in the composers’ lives and their countries. The audience will hear what inspired the composers\, their influences\, and the deep connections between music\, literature\, painting\, and architecture of the time. \nSince making her concert debut in Moscow as a featured soloist with the Moscow State Philharmonic Orchestra\, playing Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue”\, Ekaterina Willewald has been invited to play on both sides of the Atlantic. Mrs. Willewald is a founder\, lecturer\, and performer in the piano concert series at Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main. From 2000 to 2005 she presented many concerts featuring great Russian and European composers and their masterworks\, covering an immense part of the piano repertoire. \n  \nThis program is offered by the Museum of Russian Icons 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/staging/6553/event/sunday-piano-concert-ekaterina-willewald/
LOCATION:The Icon Museum and Study Center\, 203 Union Street\, Clinton\, 01510
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230507T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230507T153000
DTSTAMP:20260517T071847
CREATED:20230421T174438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T204257Z
UID:17848-1683468000-1683473400@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Lancaster's Old Common and the Story of Native Son Horace W. S. Cleveland
DESCRIPTION:This colorfully illustrated and highly informative lecture will be presented by Heather Lennon\, President of the Lancaster Historical Society incorporating material researched by LHS Executive Board member\, Karen Silverthorn. \nAbout 375 years ago\, the nearby Wattaquadock hills provided a gateway for early settlers of the Nashaway Plantation. The “Bay Path” was a trail used by Native traders and early settlers to travel from coastal settlements to what was then the western frontier of north central Massachusetts. \nIn the early eighteenth century\, a new generation of Lancastrians settled east of the Nashua River and the “Old Common” area became a lively center of town activity. In the early nineteenth century\, a small colony of residents from Salem\, Massachusetts inhabited the area with Dorcas Cleveland establishing the Lancaster Academy based upon “cutting edge” educational theories of the day. In the 1870s\, her son\, noted landscape designed Horace W. S. Cleveland\, returned to his birthplace to design Lancaster’s Eastwood Cemetery\, demonstrating a respect for nature that he had absorbed early in his education. \nIn 1854\, the Lancaster Industrial School for Girls was established as one of the most progressive correctional institutions for women of its day. After the school shut down in the early 1970s\, the campus was divided and the western portion eventually became a location for the Robert F. Kennedy Action Corps. The eastern portion has been under the Massachusetts Department of Capital Assets Management and Maintenance (DCAMM). Presently the future of this eastern portion remains uncertain. \nThis presentation will be held in the Dexter Room of Thayer Memorial Library (use rear entrance). A brief business meeting will precede the program. \nThis program is offered by the Lancaster Historical Society and Thayer 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/staging/6553/event/lancasters-old-common-and-the-story-of-native-son-horace-w-s-cleveland/
LOCATION:Thayer Memorial Library\, 717 Main St\, Lancaster\, MA\, 01523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230507T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T071847
CREATED:20230420T192934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T192934Z
UID:17766-1683468000-1683475200@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Monuments\, Memorials and Markers Tour at Shirley Meeting House and Shirley Common
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a walking tour of the Civil War and Revolutionary War monuments at Shirley Common and an interior tour of the Shirley Meeting House\, including its bronze plaques to its ministers and composer Oliver Holden. There will be special displays in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the building of Shirley‘s second meeting house 1773-2023. Also shown will be the 1847 Stevens tracker organ and the nineteenth century 600 volume lending library and 900 volume juvenile library. \n  \nThis program is offered by The Shirley Meeting House 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/staging/6553/event/monuments-memorials-and-markers-tour-at-shirley-meeting-house-and-shirley-common/
LOCATION:The Shirley Meeting House\, 41 Brown Road\, Shirley\, MA\, 01464\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230507T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230507T161500
DTSTAMP:20260517T071847
CREATED:20230421T182032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230428T195208Z
UID:17854-1683471600-1683476100@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Historical Piano Concerts from The Frederick Collection: Chaojun Yang
DESCRIPTION:Historical Piano Concerts’ 37th Spring season presents performances every Sunday in May. The concerts will include piano solo\, piano with voice\, with violin\, and with clarinet\, all with restored original pianos by important makers in Paris\, Vienna\, and Leipzig\, ca. 1830 – 1877. \nOn Sunday\, May 7th\, pianist Chaojun Yang plays a Bach Prelude and Fugue\, followed by works of Chopin on a piano by Erard\, Paris\, 1840\, from The Frederick Collection. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED: To reserve your free concert tickets during the month of May\, please call 978-827-6232 or email pianofred@juno.com with the number of adult tickets you’d like—remember to reference Hidden Treasures! Concerts are always free of charge to students and children. \nTours of the Frederick Historical Piano Collection\, on which the concerts are based\, are available by appointment\, on non-concert days. The collection focuses on the kinds of pianos owned and played in concert by the great composers\, letting modern musicians and listeners hear the music in its exciting true colors. Call 978-827-6232 or email pianofred@juno.com to book a tour; there is no set fee for guided tours of the Piano Collection. \n  \nThis program is offered by Historical Piano Concerts\, Inc. 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/staging/6553/event/historical-piano-concerts-from-the-frederick-collection-2023-05-07/
LOCATION:New Dawn Arts Center\, 84 Main Street\, Ashburnham\, MA\, 01430\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Performances,Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Historical Piano Concerts%2C Inc.":MAILTO:piano.fred@juno.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230508T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230508T203000
DTSTAMP:20260517T071847
CREATED:20230420T155008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T155008Z
UID:17696-1683570600-1683577800@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Groton Conservation Trust Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Groton Conservation Trust welcomes you to a special presentation featuring updates from our last year of land conservation and programming\, and special guest speaker Sally Naser. Social media followers might know Sally better as CR Wildlife Cams\, a Facebook and Instagram account that features fantastic images and footage of Massachusetts wildlife. We’ve been great fans of Sally’s work for years and we are thrilled to welcome Sally to learn more about the use of trail cams and wildlife observation. \nThis event is made possible by a grant from the Town of Groton Lecture Fund \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED: This event is free but registration is required. All are welcome! Please register at the following link: https://forms.gle/hxHPisBXvegn8BN37 \n  \nThis program is offered by the Groton Conservation Trust 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/staging/6553/event/groton-conservation-trust-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:The Groton Inn\, 128 Main Street\, Groton\, MA\, 01450\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230509T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230509T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T071847
CREATED:20230420T170834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230504T181344Z
UID:17714-1683658800-1683662400@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Why Do Birds Matter?
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED—NEW DATE & TIME TO BE DETERMINED\nWhy do birds matter? Join the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust and Trevor Lloyd-Evans as we explore this question. \nBirds have always captured people’s imagination and envy – they are beautiful\, they sing\, they can fly and we can’t. Because there are more than 10\,000 species found in most habitats all over the globe\, they have long been recognized as indicators of environmental change\, the malign effects of pollution and habitat degradation\, or used to assess the beneficial effectiveness of conservation and habitat restoration. \nTrevor Lloyd-Evans was born in Oxford\, England and educated at the University of Wales and Boston University\, recruited to Manomet Bird Observatory in 1972\, retired as a Vice President and continues today as a Senior Fellow. Over the years he has worked at conservation research and education in avian biology\, ecology\, evolution and habitat analysis. He has enjoyed teaching at school\, college and adult levels\, traveled extensively on bird research projects\, and published extensively in bird and conservation publications. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED: Register for this webinar online at lincolnconservation.org \nTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED—NEW DATE & TIME TO BE DETERMINED\nThis program is offered by the Lincoln Land Conservation Trust 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/staging/6553/event/why-do-birds-matter/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lincoln Land Conservation Trust":MAILTO:llct@lincolnconservation.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230510T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230510T193000
DTSTAMP:20260517T071847
CREATED:20230421T165721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T165721Z
UID:17651-1683743400-1683747000@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:MicroAdventures in Central Mass
DESCRIPTION:Get out and explore with adventurous day trips to islands\, waterfalls\, abandoned towns/settlements\, to spot/track wildlife\, and hiking/kayaking opportunities. \n\nHikes with great views\nKayak & canoe trips\nWaterfalls\nWildlife tracking/spotting\nDunes hikes\n“Island” adventures\nAbandoned towns\n\nExperienced hiker and outdoorswoman Alison O’Leary provides a tour of a dozen day trip options in MA that are sure to excite your family and provide memories for years to come. \nAlison is an outdoors authors and adventurer familiar with many parks and trails in Massachusetts. She is coauthor of the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Best Day Hikes Near Boston and Inns and Adventures\, as well as several nonfiction history books. \n  \nThis program is offered by Bigelow Free Public Library and Clinton Parks & Recreation 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/staging/6553/event/microadventures-in-central-mass/
LOCATION:Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut St\, Clinton\, 01510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230603
DTSTAMP:20260517T071847
CREATED:20230421T191613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T191613Z
UID:17880-1683763200-1685750399@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Nashua International Sculpture Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Visit Nashua\, New Hampshire during the 2023 Nashua International Sculpture Symposium to observe five sculptors create their works of art\, which will be installed in public places throughout the city\, inspired by this year’s theme\, “Voices to the Future.” While here\, explore the city and discover over 40 sculptures created during past symposiums. \nBegun in 2008\, Nashua is the only city in the US that hosts an annual international sculpture symposium. Artists are invited from around the world to spend three weeks in Nashua creating public art. Residents host the artists in their homes\, bring meals as they work\, provide transportation\, and interact with the artists as they create.\n \nThe Opening will be held May 11th at 5:30 PM and Closing Ceremony will be June 2nd at 1:00 PM. \n  \nThis program is offered by the Nashua International Sculpture Symposium 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/staging/6553/event/nashua-international-sculpture-symposium-2/
LOCATION:Picker Artists\, 3 Pine Street\, Nashua\, NH\, 03060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230511T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230511T100000
DTSTAMP:20260517T071847
CREATED:20230419T164230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T164230Z
UID:17626-1683792000-1683799200@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Spring Bird Walk at Minute Man National Historical Park
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Minute Man National Park for a spring bird walk! For many bird watchers\, spring migration is the most exciting time of the year. We will observe birds in their colorful breeding plumage\, listen to their songs\, and learn which are passing through on their way north and which will stay to nest right at Minute Man National Historical Park. We’ll take a one-mile stroll through the park with Kathy Dia to see and hear some of these beautiful visitors as they court and fuel up for their journey north. \nKathy Dia leads bird programs for Mass Audubon and the Brookline Bird Club. She is a volunteer monitor for Northeast Temperate Network’s breeding bird survey at Minute Man National Historical Park. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED: Space is limited to 20. Please register at https://friendsofminuteman.org/events/#spring-bird-2023. For more information\, please contact us at info@friendsofminuteman.org.\n \nSPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Registered participants will be sent directions to our starting location within Minute Man National Historical Park. Please wear appropriate footwear as we will walk along paved paths and unpaved trails\, which may be muddy. Bring water and binoculars if you have them; we will have a few pairs of binoculars to loan. \n  \nThis program is offered by the Friends of Minute Man National Park and Minute Man National Historical Park 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/staging/6553/event/spring-bird-walk-at-minute-man-national-historical-park-2/
LOCATION:Minute Man National Historical Park\, 174 Liberty Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Walks & Hikes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Minute Man National Park":MAILTO:info@friendsofminuteman.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230511T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230511T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T071847
CREATED:20230419T182444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T153425Z
UID:17637-1683831600-1683835200@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Fibers of Life; MORE textiles from the Westford Historical Society’s Collection
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Westford Historical Society & Museum for the show and tell lecture\, “Fibers of Life.” Their collection of local artifacts\, from clothing and accouterments to linens and household items is typical of many New England towns. However\, each one of these objects has its own unique and interesting story to tell. Penny Lacroix\, co-chair of the Nashoba Valley Weavers’ Guild\, will highlight eight textile objects from the Museum’s collections. Attendees will be able to look at the objects up close and in-person while hearing the stories about their provenance here in Westford and how they were made. \nDue to the popularity of last year’s program\, we are researching and exploring additional items in our textile collection\, and sharing the historical value of the artifact and and history of the person or family that originally owned it. Join us for a dive into these Fibers of Life! \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED: Space is limited to 15. Reservations required\, visit museum.westford.org/events. \nPARKING & ACCESS: There is limited parking in the Museum parking lot. Please park along Lincoln Street\, or in the Police or Library parking lots nearby. The Museum is wheelchair accessible. \n  \n \nThis program is offered by the Westford Historical Society & 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/staging/6553/event/fibers-of-life-2/
LOCATION:Westford Historical Society & Museum\, 2 Boston Road\, Westford\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230511T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230511T203000
DTSTAMP:20260517T071847
CREATED:20230421T130248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T130248Z
UID:17797-1683831600-1683837000@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:The History of the Nashobah Praying Indians: Doings\, Sufferings\, Tragedy\, and Triumph by Daniel V. Boudillion
DESCRIPTION:Author Dan Boudillion will discuss his just-published book on the history of the Nashobah Praying Indians from the 1654 establishment of the Praying Indian Plantation to their sufferings during King Philip’s War and exile on Deer Island\, to the loss of their lands in 1736. \nThe Nashobah village was one is the 16 “Praying Villages” established in Massachusetts in colonial times and included essentially all of modern Littleton\, Massachusetts. However\, part of Acton was\, and still is\, on Nashobah Praying Plantation land! Dan will share how the book came to be\, and fascinating stories of the Nashobah Praying Indians who are still alive and a presence more than 350 years later. \nBooks will be available for purchase and signing at this event\, as well as on Amazon. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED: Space is limited to 50\, click here to register. \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!  \n 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/staging/6553/event/the-history-of-the-nashobah-praying-indians-doings-sufferings-tragedy-and-triumph-by-daniel-v-boudillion/
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:20230512T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230512T180000
DTSTAMP:20260517T071847
CREATED:20220802T225728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T191829Z
UID:15052-1683903600-1683914400@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Westminster Farmers' Market
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Westminster Farmers’ Market\, bringing you the best local farmers\, producers\, artisans\, and musicians! Every Friday afternoon the Westminster Farmers’ Market brings you live entertainment\, from bagpipes to big band or blues\, so you’ll be able to shop\, sit and sip at the market. \nJoin us August 25th for our very special “Peak of the Harvest” event and September 22nd for our Art in Agriculture Fall Festival!!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/staging/6553/event/westminster-farmers-market/2023-05-12/
LOCATION:Academy Hill\, Academy Hill Road\, Westminster\, 01473
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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SUMMARY:The Color Purple
DESCRIPTION:The Umbrella Stage Company presents the musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer-winning classic novel\, The Color Purple\, and the 1985 film by Steven Spielberg.  The inspirational story set in the early 1900s follows a young woman\, Celie\, as she journeys through her childhood experiencing joy\, despair\, anguish\, sisterhood and self-realization to find her voice and power. \nA story of hope and a testament to the healing power of love\, the adaptation features Tony Award-winning score ranging in styles from jazz\, ragtime\, gospel\, African music and blues. \nThis production is directed BW Gonzalez\, who appeared at The Umbrella in last season’s The Colored Museum. Ms. Gonzalez has worked at theaters around the country including American Repertory Theater\, American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco\, The Huntington Theatre Company\, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts\, Berkeley Repertory Theatre\, and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. She appeared in the recurring role of Lupe in the Netflix series\, Arrested Development. \nOpening May 12 and running through June 4\, 2023 (press opening May 13\, 3PM)\, this production features Shy’Kira Allen\, Kai Clifton\, Schanaya Barrows\, Randell Benford\, Yasmeen Duncan\, Fatima Elmi\, Crystin Gilmore*\, Aaron Graham\, Jordan Aaron Hall*\, Sydney Jackson\, Brian Demar Jones*\, Nicole Franklin Kelley\, Kayla Leacock*\, Dashawn McClinton\, Zachary McConnell*\, Hanifa Nelson-Kamau\, Aloura “Aeon” Smith and Treshor Webster. \nShows run Thursday-Saturday at 8PM and Sundays at 3PM\, with a number of planned special community engagements. \nABOUT THE UMBRELLA \nThe Umbrella Arts Center is located at 40 Stow Street\, in the heart of the historic Concord Center Cultural District. Shows are staged in the newly renovated 344-seat\, state-of-the-art mainstage theater with easy on-site parking\, or a short walk from the Fitchburg Line commuter rail.  The Umbrella is ADA accessible\, a proud partner in the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s EBT Card-to-Culture program\, and provides free free admission to its visual arts galleries\, currently hosting the international climate change art exhibition\, Points of Return. \nThe Umbrella partners with several excellent restaurants and hotels to provide day-of-show special offers on meals and overnight stays. \nSee https://theumbrellaarts.org/TCP
URL:https://freedomsway.org/staging/6553/event/the-color-purple/2023-05-12/
LOCATION:The Umbrella Arts Center\, 40 Stow Street\, Concord\, MA\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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