Join Wendy Essery as she delves into pre-Worcester colonial settlements at the Gardner Museum, October 26 6:30-8:00pm. As Worcester celebrates its 300th this year, Wendy Essery, Library Archives Manager at the Worcester Historical Museum, asks what came before. In this informative presentation, Essery covers the early colonial settlements that cropped up before Worcester became a […]
Come see a presentation on the 1947 cross-country car trip taken by Philip and Dorothy Bjurling given by Bryant LeBlanc at the Gardner Museum, October 19, 6:30-8:00pm. Bryant LeBlanc, Chairperson of the Gardner Museum Cllections Committee, presents an account of the 35-day car trip taken by Philip and Dorothy Bjurling, along with David and Marie […]
The Gardner Museum hosts Jon Waterman for a performance of his show, A Journey Through the Roots of American Popular Music, October 12, 6:30-8:00pm. Musician and songwriter Jon Waterman combines music history, storytelling, and original songs inspired by his research in this entertaining and informative show. Registration is required. To register, email info@gardnermuseuminc.com. This event […]
The Gardner Museum will host its annual Veterans' Roundtable panel discussion on October 5 from 6:30-8:00pm. This year's panel discussion will be moderated by Alan Dernalowicz. Panelists include Executive Director of the Montachusett Veterans' Outreach Center Stephanie Marchetti, Director of Veterans Services (Central North District) Lynette Gabrilla, and several Women Veterans. Registration is required. To […]
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 […]
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 […]
Singer and storyteller Davis Bates presents an evening of folk songs and oral history narratives at the Gardner Museum 6:30-8p Sept 14. Davis Bates educates, entertains, and creates feelings of community with shanties and farming songs, ocean ballads, traditional tales, oral history narratives and stories! Reservations required. Registration can be done through info@gardnermuseuminc.com. Davis Bates' […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Forward, Upward, Onward is presented by the Gardner Museum on June 1 Westminster nature-lover Matt Landry will present 10 life changing lessons from hiking the 48 4,000-foot mountains of New Hampshire. He will share his surprising discoveries and the stepping stones to re-evaluate and assess his life: the gained self-respect, confidence, discipline, and healthy habits […]
