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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:20260419T063000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260419T093000
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SUMMARY:Isaac Davis Trail March
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, on the Monday of Patriots’ Day weekend\, the Acton Minutemen recreate the famous march to Concord over the remnants of the original trail that Captain Isaac Davis and his men traveled on that fateful day\, referred to by stone markers labeled “Line of March\, April 19\, 1775”. Click here to learn more about this story. \nWe start off at the Isaac Davis homestead at 39 Hayward Rd. in Acton at 5:50am\, where we hold a short ceremony of remembrance. From there\, we head to Acton Center\, arriving about 6:20am at the monument where Isaac Davis\, Abner Hosmer\, and James Hayward are buried\, and have another short remembrance ceremony. From there we march to Concord over the original route (as closely as possible)\, arriving at the Old North Bridge about 9:00\, where we will reenact the original battle that took place there\, along with British reenactor units. \nThe public is encouraged to join us as we march the trail from Acton to Concord. It is an experience that you and your family will never forget. Join in the history\, in the fun\, and in the tradition. Make this event a regular tradition in your family and keep the “life” in living history!! \nImage courtesy of jrcovert via Wikimedia Commons \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/isaac-davis-trail-march-3/
LOCATION:Acton\, MA\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History,Walks & Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T183000
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SUMMARY:Robbins' Ride Reenactment
DESCRIPTION:Join the Acton Minutemen as they commemorate the heroic ride of the thirteen year old son of Captain Joseph Robbins\, one of Acton’s militia leaders\, in the early morning hours of April 19th\, 1775. Click here to learn more about this story! \nCeremonies and fire musket vollies are held at each of the four stops\, and at the Faulkner Homestead in South Acton\, Faulkner himself stumbles out in his nightclothes and manages (hopefully) to fire his musket 3 times to spread the alarm to his troops\, whereupon the volley is echoed by another musket some distance away\, followed by yet another even further off\, demonstrating how the alarm was spread across town. \nPlease  join us for this annual event held on the Saturday of Patriots’ Day weekend! Here is the preliminary schedule of the stops the rider makes: \n5:00 pm at the Robbins’ Homesite – soccer fields at bottom of Concord Road \n5:20 at the Isaac Davis Homestead – 39 Hayward Road \n5:40 at the Faulkner Homestead – 5 High Street in So. Acton (corner of Rte. 27) \n5:55 at the Liberty Tree Farm – 24 Liberty Street\, also in So. Acton \nClick here to view a map of the route. \nImage courtesy of Anne Forbes\, Iron Work Farm
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/robbins-ride-reenactment-4/
LOCATION:Acton\, MA\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251109T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251109T150000
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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:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251101T120000
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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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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:20250418T063000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250418T093000
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SUMMARY:Isaac Davis Trail March
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, on the Monday of Patriots’ Day weekend\, the Acton Minutemen recreate the famous march to Concord over the remnants of the original trail that Captain Isaac Davis and his men traveled on that fateful day\, referred to by stone markers labeled “Line of March\, April 19\, 1775”. Click here to learn more about this story. \nWe start off at the Isaac Davis homestead at 39 Hayward Rd. in Acton at 5:50am\, where we hold a short ceremony of remembrance. From there\, we head to Acton Center\, arriving about 6:20am at the monument where Isaac Davis\, Abner Hosmer\, and James Hayward are buried\, and have another short remembrance ceremony. From there we march to Concord over the original route (as closely as possible)\, arriving at the Old North Bridge about 9:00\, where we will reenact the original battle that took place there\, along with British reenactor units. \nThe public is encouraged to join us as we march the trail from Acton to Concord. It is an experience that you and your family will never forget. Join in the history\, in the fun\, and in the tradition. Make this event a regular tradition in your family and keep the “life” in living history!! \nImage courtesy of jrcovert via Wikimedia Commons \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/isaac-davis-trail-march-2/
LOCATION:Acton\, MA\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History,Walks & Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241109T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241109T143000
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SUMMARY:Acton 250: (New) South Acton Walking Tour with Amy Cole
DESCRIPTION:Acton 250 Committee presents: (New) South Acton Walking Tour with Amy Cole  –  Saturday\, November 9th 1:00 – 2:30 PM  \nThe walk is free\, but registration is needed and capped at 20 attendees per walk. Details on parking\, and where to meet will be sent closer to November 9. Registration opens October 27th at 9:00 AM at: https://tinyurl.com/ASATW1109 \nProfessional tour leader Amy Cole grew up near Acton Center and has a wide ranging-interest in Acton’s unique history. Walking in and around South Acton’s historic Mill Corner\, you will learn about Acton’s earliest colonial settlement and its development into a hub of industry and commerce. You will learn about the people\, places and practices that shaped the town’s history. Topics include: the use of natural resources\, the importance of Colonel Francis Faulkner and Acton’s West Militia Company\, the impact of the railroad\, nearby historic buildings\, including those owned by the Iron Work Farm\, Native American history and more. \nPlease see https://www.actonma.gov/250 for more programming information and don’t forget our Acton250 store at https://tinyurl.com/ACTON250STORE.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/acton-250-new-south-acton-walking-tour-with-amy-cole/
LOCATION:Acton\, MA\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks,Walks & Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241019T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241019T120000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240518T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240518T140000
DTSTAMP:20240424T195420Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240415T053000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240415T083000
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SUMMARY:Isaac Davis Trail March
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, on the Monday of Patriots’ Day weekend\, the Acton Minutemen recreate the famous march to Concord over the remnants of the original trail that Captain Isaac Davis and his men traveled on that fateful day\, referred to by stone markers labeled “Line of March\, April 19\, 1775”. Click here to learn more about this story. \nWe start off at the Isaac Davis homestead at 39 Hayward Rd. in Acton at 5:50am\, where we hold a short ceremony of remembrance. From there\, we head to Acton Center\, arriving about 6:20am at the monument where Isaac Davis\, Abner Hosmer\, and James Hayward are buried\, and have another short remembrance ceremony. From there we march to Concord over the original route (as closely as possible)\, arriving at the Old North Bridge about 9:00\, where we will reenact the original battle that took place there\, along with British reenactor units. \nThe public is encouraged to join us as we march the trail from Acton to Concord. It is an experience that you and your family will never forget. Join in the history\, in the fun\, and in the tradition. Make this event a regular tradition in your family and keep the “life” in living history!! \nImage courtesy of jrcovert via Wikimedia Commons
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/isaac-davis-trail-march/
LOCATION:Acton\, MA\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History,Walks & Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240414T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240414T183000
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SUMMARY:Robbins' Ride Reenactment
DESCRIPTION:Join the Acton Minutemen as they commemorate the heroic ride of the thirteen year old son of Captain Joseph Robbins\, one of Acton’s militia leaders\, in the early morning hours of April 19th\, 1775. Click here to learn more about this story! \nCeremonies and fire musket vollies are held at each of the four stops\, and at the Faulkner Homestead in South Acton\, Faulkner himself stumbles out in his nightclothes and manages (hopefully) to fire his musket 3 times to spread the alarm to his troops\, whereupon the volley is echoed by another musket some distance away\, followed by yet another even further off\, demonstrating how the alarm was spread across town. \nPlease  join us for this annual event held on the Sunday of Patriots’ Day weekend! Here is the preliminary schedule of the stops the rider makes: \n5:00 pm at the Robbins’ Homesite – soccer fields at bottom of Concord Road \n5:20 at the Isaac Davis Homestead – 39 Hayward Road \n5:40 at the Faulkner Homestead – 5 High Street in So. Acton (corner of Rte. 27) \n5:55 at the Liberty Tree Farm – 24 Liberty Street\, also in So. Acton \nClick here to view a map of the route. \nImage courtesy of Anne Forbes\, Iron Work Farm
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/robbins-ride-reenactment-3/
LOCATION:Acton\, MA\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History
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