The Conant Public Library is pleased to present Sheryl Faye on May 10. She will portray Sally Ride: America’s first female astronaut. This historical theater presentation is great for adults and older children as we learn more about Sally Ride and her passionate journey to space. This program is supported in part by a grant […]
Learn about The Language of Icons: Art as Revelation on May 18 Dennis Sardella, docent at the Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton, will give an illustrated lecture about Byzantine and Russian icons, their history, symbolic language, and role in the liturgical and spiritual life of the Eastern Church. Signed copies of his book Visible Image of the […]
Railroad buff, artist, and co-owner of Frames/Ink in Petersham Ken Levine will talk about the Swift River Valley, the 4 towns lost during the creation of the Quabbin Reservoir (North Dana, Enfield, Greenwich and Prescott), the development of railroads in New England, and the Rabbit Run Railroad on May 25. This “stoppingest railroad” (with 19 […]
The presentation “Going for the Gold: Art and Trade in Medieval West Africa” will give an overview of some of the major traditions of West African sculpture from the 10th century CE to the 16th century, with beautiful examples of art from Nigeria (Igbo-Ukwu, Ife, and Benin Kingdom) and Mali (Djenne). Dr. Jean M. Borgatti, Fulbright Scholar (2002-2003, […]
Winchendon-born US Army Veteran Paul D. Houle talks about the worst plane crash in New England history 6:30p-8:00p at the Gardner Museum. Paul D. Houle is a former traffic accident investigator with the US Army and spent 25 years in the transportation industry, and will be discussing the crash of Delta flight 723 at Boston's […]
Gather some friends and head to Winchendon on October 14 at 7:00pm for Haunted Toy Town’s first-ever Fright Night event at the First Congregational Church in Old Centre Join us for some spooky fun, featuring a screening of “The Nun.” The creepy cinematic event in a historic church (built in 1850) will be followed by […]
Join Us For The Rollstone Hill "Rock Walk" in Downtown Fitchburg on October 21st from 10:00am-1:00pm. The Rollstone Hill "Rock Walk" an extraordinarily scenic, two mile narrated and historical walk from Fitchburg's Upper Common, to the summit of Rollstone Hill. The story and history of the Rollstone Boulder, the quarries, and several other interesting sites […]
The Lancaster Historical Society is proud to present a talk about taverns in early New England society at the First Church in Sterling, November 12, 2:00-3:00pm. Tom Kelleher, curator at Old Sturbridge Village, will lead this fascination presentation on the role and significance of taverns in early New England Society. They were as numerous as […]
The Fitchburg Cultural Alliance hosts Shakespeare Sundays at Main Street Studios on the first Sunday of every month, 5:00-8:00pm! Everyone is welcome to join, no acting experience required. This fun reading and discussion of Shakespeare's plays is a great opportunity to hear the plays aloud, and to explore the language, at times hilarious, at times […]
Come immerse yourself in local history at the regal Revival Wheeler Mansion with these guided tours, December 18, 19, 20 and 21, 6:00-8:00pm. These open-house ground-floor-only guided tours are a great opportunity to get an up-close look at an astounding piece of local history. Learn about the mansion, its history, and the restoration process being […]
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Camp Wanocksett on January 13 from 11:30am to 4:00pm at the Billiards Cafe in Ayer. Tickets are $10 and includes a patch and light food. Alumni can contribute memorabilia to be added to the digital archive of Wanocksett history.
Join Us For The Cabin Fever Collectors Show sponsored by the Narragansett Historical Society on February 25 from 11:00am-4:00pm at the Baldwinville Legion. Locals show off their collections, from toy cars and trucks to historic collectibles, and the share the stories behind them. It’s always a fascinating time: Think “Antiques Roadshow” meets “American Pickers.” Parking […]