Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Doris Kearns Goodwin will be at the Bull Run Restaurant on Sunday, June 9 at 9:30am presenting her new book "An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s." One of America’s most beloved historians, Doris artfully weaves together biography, memoir, and history. She takes us along on the emotional journey […]
Stone wall expert Kevin Gardner will give a presentation on one of New England's most iconic features at the Gardner Museum, June 13, 6:30-8:00. Kevin Gardner is a stone wall builder who's worked in the family business for over 45 years. His presentation will include discussions of why New England came to have its thousands […]
Don't forget about the Butch Heroes exhibit by Ria Brodell, currently on display at the Fitchburg Art Museum during regular museum hours through July 14! Boston-based artist, educator, and author Ria Brodell draws on descriptive accounts and primary sources to create portraits of real women who lived their lives outside of heterosexual and gender norms […]
Author talk at the Gardner Museum With Author Harry Bartlett on His Book Ponzi’d on Thursday, September 12 at 6:30 - 8:00pm. Writer Bob Ainsworth, author of the Harry Bartlett mystery series, will be back at the museum for another engaging talk, this time about Charles Ponzi who, in 1920 Boston, became a millionaire by […]
Railroad in Song at the Gardner Museum on Thursday, September 26 from 6:30 - 8:00pm with Jon Waterman. Tonight’s program celebrates and explores the railroad in America with songs - and the stories of songs - about trains, railroad workers, the building of the railroad, train wrecks, heroes and hobos, and songs where the train […]
Challenges to the International Order at the Gardner Museum on Thursday, October 10 from 6:30 - 8:00pm. Join in for a discussion with Ryan McNutt, a U.S. Army veteran (served in Iraq from 2003-2004) who holds a master's degree in history from Fitchburg State University, about the rules-based system of order put in place largely […]
Greg Barnhisel will give an Author Talk about his book Code Name Puritan about Gardner's Norman Holmes Pearson will be at the Levi Heywood Memorial Library in Gardner on Thursday, Nov 7 at 6:30pm after a museum-hosted reception at 6:00pm. The son of the founder of Good Now Pearson's, Norman Pearson might have looked like […]
The Concord Chamber Music Society presents members of the Amerigo Trio at The Groton Hill Music Center Sunday, January 5 at 3:00pm. The Concord Chamber Music Society presents members of the Amerigo Trio—including former Concertmaster of the New York Philharmonic Glenn Dicterow, violist Karen Dreyfus, and cellist Inbal Segev—joined by CCMS Director and violinist Wendy […]
Meet John Adams at the Forbush Library in Westminster on Saturday, January 18 from 12:00-1:00pm. George Baker portrays the second president of the United States in this one-man performance. Learn about Adams' views on the nation, his family, and history in this humorous and inspiring presentation. No registration required. This event is free.
Learn more about Fitchburg's Black history at the historical society on Saturday, February 8 from 7:00 - 8:30pm. Local stories of Fitchburg's African American history, from the early 1800's to the 21st century. Come cheer for the local contestants as they try to guess the answers. It's just for fun, and a great way to […]
See this one-woman performance about Eliza Hamilton at the Athol Public Library on March Thursday, 27 from 6-7 PM. Alexander Hamilton might have his own musical, but his wife is just as deserving. Anne Barrett portrays Mrs. Hamilton in this unique performance showcasing her life and achievements. This program is free, but registration is required.
Challenger: Soaring with Christa McAuliffe at the Gardner Museum on Friday, April 11 from 6:00 - 7:00pm. This program will pay homage to the President Reagan’s administration’s Teacher in Space Program and the crew of the NASA space shuttle. In an exciting multi-media immersive living history performance, Living Historian, Playwright, Producer, and Actress Judith Kalaora […]