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 Revival Society will host a Great Gatsby-themed party to celebrate the 120th birthday of the Revival Wheeler Mansion on September 2, 7:00-11:00pm. With music by DJ Dee Kimble and drag queen extraordinaire Miss Boxxa Vine acting as Master of Ceremonies, this Great Gatsby-themed party is sure to be a roaring good time. All proceeds […]
The Gardner Museum hosts a reception to open an exhibit looking at the Gardner's prominent Bjurling family starting Sept 6 5-7p. The Bjurling family has a rich history of military careers and community involvement, which you can learn about in depth from the photos, documents, and other artifacts which this exhibit will feature. The exhibit […]
Jan Drake presents A Worcester County Civil War Story in Letters, based on her own family history, at the Gardner Museum 6:30-8pm Sept 7. Retired librarian and hobby genealogist Jan Drake shares the letters of her great grandfather's cousin, George H. Hardwood of North Brookfield, who enlisted in MA 36th Regiment of Volunteers, which served […]
Cynthia Butler invites the public on a tour of the Revival Wheeler Mansion to learn about the history and renovation progress of the property on September 16 and 17. The historic Revival Wheeler Mansion, built in 1903 as a private residence for John W. Wheeler and his wife Almira, had sat abandoned and neglected for […]
Cynthia Butler invites the public on a tour of the Revival Wheeler Mansion to learn about the history and renovation progress of the property on September 16 and 17. The historic Revival Wheeler Mansion, built in 1903 as a private residence for John W. Wheeler and his wife Almira, had sat abandoned and neglected for […]
Cynthia Butler invites the public on a tour of the Revival Wheeler Mansion to learn about the history and renovation progress of the property on September 16 and 17. The historic Revival Wheeler Mansion, built in 1903 as a private residence for John W. Wheeler and his wife Almira, had sat abandoned and neglected for […]
Cynthia Butler invites the public on a tour of the Revival Wheeler Mansion to learn about the history and renovation progress of the property on September 16 and 17. The historic Revival Wheeler Mansion, built in 1903 as a private residence for John W. Wheeler and his wife Almira, had sat abandoned and neglected for […]
Local author Mark Bodanza presents a talk on the Role of Woman in the Abolition Movement at the Gardner Museum on September 21 6:30-8p. The event will start with a museum-hosted reception, and Bodanza's lecture will begin at 7:00. Registration is required. To register, email info@gardnermuseuminc.com. Mark Bodanza is a published writer, lecturer, historian, and […]
Stop by the Johnny Appleseed Visitor Center right off of Route 2 to enjoy a slice of birthday cake from 10:00am until it's gone! Also check out the 30th Annual Johnny Appleseed Festival happening in Downtown Leominster from 9:00-5:00pm https://www.montachusett.tv/event/johnny-appleseed-festival/
The Shirley Meeting House on the common is proud to present their historic organ as part of the NH AGO's annual Fall Crawl, September 23, 1:00-3:00pm. Shirley Meeting House's historic Stevens' Tracker Organ will be used to play a number of pieces that demonstrated some of the best qualities of the organ. The public is […]
The Gardner Museum hosts a fast-moving visual history of Mount Wachusett Community College, as seen through the eyes of a 49-year employee, September 28 6:30-8p. Dr. Vin Ialenti served as a falculty member, dean, and administrator over the course of his career at Mount Wachusett Community College, which spanned from 1970 to 2018. Join him […]
