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Voices on the Green: Better Together

First Parish Church Lexington Road, Concord, Massachusetts, United States

In Celebration of Lexington 250, Voices on the Green will present 4 special shows of storytelling and music with themes that reflect the events of 250 years ago at First Parish in Lexington, 7 Harrington Road. The First Show—November 22, 2024—will center on the theme “Better Together,” focusing on stories and songs of interdependence. The […]

Daniel O’Donnell Cary Memorial Hall

Lexington’s Cary Memorial Hall 1605 Mass Ave, Lexington, MA, United States

Daniel O’Donnell’s remarkable career has moved on to a new level with his success as a TV presenter, just another facet to his ever-expanding list of entertainment achievements. The Donegal […]

Bullet Strikes from the First Day of the American Revolution

Acton Town Hall 472 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

The Acton 250 Committee presents Joel Bohy, a historic arms & militaria specialist at Blackstone Valley Auctions and Estates. Joel will discuss the arms and ammunition used by both British […]

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A Snapshot of Acton’s Early Black Residents

Acton Town Hall, 472 Main Street, Acton 472 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

Acton Town Hall, Room 204 from 7-8:30 PM. A Snapshot of Acton’s Early Black Residents (1730-1830)Please join local historians Bob Pion, Bill Klauer, and Anne Forbes discussing recent learnings of […]

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A Snapshot of Acton’s Early Black Residents (1730-1830)

Acton Town Hall, 472 Main Street, Acton 472 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

The Acton 250 Committee presents Acton’s celebrated historians Anne Forbes, Bill Klauer and Bob Pion who will discuss recent learnings of Acton’s Black residents in honor African American History Month. […]

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“A Sculptor Speaks for Her Statues” with Meredith Bergmann

Acton Town Hall, 472 Main Street, Acton 472 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

Nationally renowned sculptor Meredith Bergmann, an Acton resident, has created inspiring monuments to great Americans: FDR, Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony, Abigail Adams, and many more. Her artistic process includes […]

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“The Light of Seven Days”: An author event with Mass Book Award-Honoree River Adams

Chelmsford Public Library Chelmsford Public Library, 25 Boston Rd, Chelmsford, MA, United States

Join the Chelmsford Public Library for a special event with Mass Book Award-honoree River Adams! River will share their acclaimed and richly textured novel, The Light of Seven Days. Living with her Babby after her parents’ death, 10-year-old Dinah Ash is invited to train at Leningrad’s legendary Vaganova Ballet School. In the world of elite […]

Gallery Talk with Guest Speaker, Dr. Sabine Stanley

New England Quilt Museum New England Quilt Museum, 18 Shattuck St, Lowell, MA, United States

In conjunction with the Fierce Planets exhibition, the NEQM welcomes special guest speaker Dr. Sabine Stanley, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor in Planetary Science at Johns Hopkins University. The artists featured in Fierce Planets drew inspiration from Dr. Stanley’s work in planetary science at Johns Hopkins University, the Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), and NASA, as well as […]

$9

Gallery Talk with Guest Speaker, Dr. Sabine Stanley

New England Quilt Museum New England Quilt Museum, 18 Shattuck St, Lowell, MA, United States

In conjunction with the Fierce Planets exhibition, the NEQM welcomes special guest speaker Dr. Sabine Stanley, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor in Planetary Science at Johns Hopkins University. The artists featured in Fierce Planets drew inspiration from Dr. Stanley’s work in planetary science at Johns Hopkins University, the Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), and NASA, as well as […]

$9

Wood Type Use, History, and Identification with James Grieshaber

Museum of Printing 15 Thornton Ave, Haverhill, MA, United States

Title: Wood Type Use, History, and Identification lecture and workshop, 1 pm Event leader: James Grieshaber Cost: Free with Museum admission Date: Saturday March 15 Start time: 1 pm This lecture will cover aspects of wood type history, as seen through the lens of the historic Wood Type Pattern Library of Virgin Wood Type. James […]

South Acton Walking Tour with Tour Guide Amy Cole

Faulkner House 5 High Street, Acton, MA, United States

Faulkner House, 5 High Street, Acton starting at 1 PM (Arrival time is 12:55 PM) Join tour guide Amy Cole to visit the Iron Work Farm sites and walk South Acton’s historic Mill Corner. You will learn about Acton’s earliest colonial settlement. Important Details: Registration is required. Details on parking and where to meet will […]

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