Presidential History Comes Alive at the Walden Pond Visitor Center

915 Walden Street, Concord, MA 915 Walden Street Unit 2 Unit 2, Concord, MA, United States

Friday, Feb. 20 11am-12:30pm at the Walden Pond Visitor Center In honor of President’s Day, North Shore & NECC History Professor Rich Padova will share some of his favorite presidential memorabilia from his personal collection. A native Lawrencian, now living in Andover, Padova’s historical expertise has been featured in numerous articles for The Eagle Tribune, […]

Free

The Barzillai Lew Project: A Concert of Modern Revolutionary Music

Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council 240 Central Street, lowell, MA, United States

This February, history and music come together in The Barzillai Lew Project: A Concert of Modern Revolutionary Music, a powerful evening honoring one of the region’s most remarkable — and often overlooked — Revolutionary-era figures. Presented by the Karayorgis Ensemble, the concert reimagines the legacy of Barzillai Lew (1743–1822) through modern jazz and improvised music, […]

$10
Historic tour & kids scavenger hunt

Historic tour & kids scavenger hunt

Public Health Museum East Street, Tewksbury, MA, United States

The Public Health Museum is a non-profit educational and cultural museum. The Museum strives to preserve records and artifacts from our nation’s public health history; educate the public about the achievements and contributions of public health, and inspire people to build upon the past and continue to advance the future of public health.

Poetry Corner featuring North Andover Poet Laureate Christa Lamb

The Purple Couch Bookshop 350 Winthrop Ave unit 9b, North Andover, United States

Poetry Corner is back, featuring the return of our newest North Andover Poet Laureate Christa Lamb. Christa April Lamb is a Massachusetts-based poet and writer whose work moves from close, intimate observation into embodied protest and participatory poems that invite shared responsibility. Shaped by neurodivergent perception, her poetry examines how language behaves under pressure — […]

free

Winter Tree Walk with Jeff Adams at Walden Pond State Reservation

915 Walden Street, Concord, MA 915 Walden Street Unit 2 Unit 2, Concord, MA, United States

Saturday, Feb. 21, 1-3:15pmREGISTRATION REQUIRED (Max. 25) email: walden.programs@mass.gov, phone: 978-405-2082 Join naturalist and avid outdoor enthusiast Jeff Adams for a winter walk featuring identification tips and natural history facts for some of Walden shore’s trees and shrubs. We’ll discuss different techniques for identification of bare trees/shrubs like branching, buds, bark, galls, and persistent leaves […]

Free

Proppa – Rave in the Ring

Lowell Memorial Auditorium Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 50 E Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, United States

Tickets start at $25! Presented by AM:PM Entertainment, Proppa: Rave in the Ring transforms a boxing ring into a DJ booth at the center of the dance floor. Blending the raw intensity of a fight night with the pulse of a full-scale rave. Support from Breakbones, Different Font, Jogo B2B Chelon and Tuck B2B Cuz. […]

A Journey to Find an Ancestor and Honor His Faith in Diversity

Bedford Old Town Hall, Great Room (3rd floor) 16 South Road, Bedford, United States

While researching her Revolutionary War ancestor, General John Glover, Jane Woolsey Gropp of Lexington learned about the Marbleheaders, a group of fishermen and sailors from the coastal town of Marblehead who played a crucial role in several key military operations during the war. They were a diverse group, including free African Americans and Native Americans, […]

Free
Historic tour & kids scavenger hunt

Historic tour & kids scavenger hunt

Public Health Museum East Street, Tewksbury, MA, United States

The Public Health Museum is a non-profit educational and cultural museum. The Museum strives to preserve records and artifacts from our nation’s public health history; educate the public about the achievements and contributions of public health, and inspire people to build upon the past and continue to advance the future of public health.

Asobouyo! Play and Learn about Japan! at Discovery Museum

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

How do I write my name in Japanese? Do Japanese children play with the same toys as me? Join visiting student teachers from Showa University in Tokyo to explore classic Japanese children’s toys and games. We'll learn some simple Japanese words as we play together!

Free with admission

Asobouyo! Play and Learn about Japan! at Discovery Museum

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

How do I write my name in Japanese? Do Japanese children play with the same toys as me? Join visiting student teachers from Showa University in Tokyo to explore classic Japanese children’s toys and games. We'll learn some simple Japanese words as we play together!

Free with admission
Historic tour & kids scavenger hunt

Historic tour & kids scavenger hunt

Public Health Museum East Street, Tewksbury, MA, United States

The Public Health Museum is a non-profit educational and cultural museum. The Museum strives to preserve records and artifacts from our nation’s public health history; educate the public about the achievements and contributions of public health, and inspire people to build upon the past and continue to advance the future of public health.