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Black Women in Science: Ecology at a Glance

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Join us for an exciting new program series that honors the contributions of Black women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. In this program, meet Ellice Patterson and learn about her ecology work, both on land and at sea. From 1:00pm to 1:30pm, hear Ellice share her personal journey as a young […]

Free with admission

A Conversation with Philip Deloria, Native American Scholar

Concord Museum Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, United States

The Concord Museum welcomes Philip J. Deloria, Professor of History at Harvard University, for an illuminating and fascinating discussion on Native American history and current trends in the field today. Deloria is the author of Playing Indian (1998), Indians in Unexpected Places (2004), and Becoming Mary Sully (2019). Attend in-person (free for members, $10 non-members) […]

Decorative Arts Workshop: Quilts

Concord Museum Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, United States

Visit the Concord Museum for a workshop focused on the history and construction of quilts. Participants will look closely at examples of historic quilts from the Museum’s collection in the Lisa H. Foote History Learning Center, where we will examine the techniques, patterns, and fabrics used to make these objects. This discussion will be followed […]

$20

Trinity of Terror

Tsongas Center Tsongas Center, 300 Arcand Dr, Lowell, MA, United States

Gallery Tour: Rosamond Purcell: Nature Stands Aside

Join Curator Gordon Wilkins for a walk-through and discussion of the exhibition. This event, organized with Andover's Memorial Hall Library, is free, but space is limited; register online or call 978.623.8430.

Free

UML Hockey vs. UCONN

Tsongas Center Tsongas Center, 300 Arcand Dr, Lowell, MA, United States

A Celebration of Light: Lantern Light-up

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Have you noticed the days are getting shorter? The sun is starting to set earlier, nights are getting darker, and we even turned our clocks back to make our mornings brighter. Around this time of year, many cultures even celebrate holidays by including lights in their festivities. Join us as we make one-of-a-kind lanterns and […]

Free with admission

Making Motion with Motors and Markers

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Make a unique piece of art with a motorized contraption to take home! In this 90-minute session we’ll create and decorate a simple DIY robotic friend made of spinning and wiggling motors, markers, tape, and a variety of recycled and repurposed materials. Then we’ll set the machines in motion and watch them leave behind trails […]

$10

UML Open House #2

Tsongas Center Tsongas Center, 300 Arcand Dr, Lowell, MA, United States

Brush Studio Artists’ Holiday Marketplace

Brush Art Gallery & Studios Brush Art Gallery & Studios, 256 Market St, Lowell, MA, United States

DEC 9, 17 & 18, 2022 Location: Brush Art Gallery & Studio Phone Number: (978) 459-7819 Address: 256 Market St, Lowell, Massachusetts 01826 (GPS 304 Dutton St) Website: https://www.thebrush.org/ The Brush Studio Artists' Holiday Marketplace takes place at the Brush Art Gallery & Studios, 256 Market St, Lowell, MA. The Brush offers a quaint and […]

Free
Everyday Engineering: Cup Towers

Everyday Engineering: Cup Towers

Discovery Museum Discovery Museum, 177 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Engage in some everyday engineering as you construct and create with repurposed and recycled materials. Challenge yourself to build a one-of-a-kind tower made entirely out of cups. How high can you stack ‘em? The sky's the limit!

Free with admission
African-American History of Concord Walking Tour

African-American History of Concord Walking Tour

Concord Visitor Center Concord Visitor Center, 58 Main St, Concord, MA, United States

Learn about Concord’s African-American history on this 90 minute walking tour (about 2 miles). The tour will visit sites highlighting Concord’s history around enslavement, the first generation of self emancipated African-Americans and the growth of Abolitionism. Guests will visit sites that tell the story of John Jack, Brister Freeman and Concord’s heroic native son Pvt. […]