Book Chat on American Midnight with Adam Hochschild

The Depot

America in the World War I era was a tinderbox: a time of fierce debate over labor rights, free speech, and racial equality. In an era marked by vigilanteism spurred on by the government, citizen turned against citizen in the war over what it means to be American. Lynchings, suppression of the press, and violence […]

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American Bloods: The Untamed Dynasty that Shaped a Nation

Concord Museum Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, United States

Inspired by the discovery of a mysterious manuscript in an old farmhouse just north of Concord, historian John Kaag takes us on a multi-generational exploration of one of America’s first and most expansive pioneer families. The Bloods explored and laid claim to the frontiers—geographic, political, intellectual, and spiritual—that would become the very core of the […]

Exhibit Opening: The Portuguese In Lowell: The Familiar And The New

Lowell National Historical Park – Boott Cotton Mills Gallery 115 John Street, Lowell, United States

Join Lowell National Historical Park and the Saab Center for Portugues Studies at UMass Lowell for the opening of a new exhibit "The Portuguese In Lowell: The Familiar And The New" at the Boott Cotton Mill Museum (115 John St.) The event will begin at Boarding House Park with a performance by the Holy Ghost […]

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Backyard and Beyond: Outdoor Yoga

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

Join us to move your body and connect with nature while doing outdoor yoga! Yoga improves physical and mental strength, like self-awareness and focus. Kelly Western, professional yoga instructor, will lead a fun yoga class for children and adults that incorporates balance, strength, stretching, and mindfulness in the context of connecting with nature. Yoga mats […]

Free with admission

Concord Museum’s 35th Annual Garden Tour

Concord Museum Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, United States

Join us for a day of beauty, nature, and discovery as you visit private gardens throughout Concord. This year’s Tour features six stunning private gardens in Concord – from a manicured garden with cultivated flower beds, to a Japanese-inspired garden, to a unique jewel of a low-maintenance garden (with no grass(!), with many rare plants […]

Celebration of Military Service

Shedd Park Pavilion 433 Rogers Street (Rt. 38), Lowell, MA, United States

In partnership with the Hidden Battles Foundation, the City of Lowell will host a Celebration of Military Service 5K and Festival. The event will start off with a 5K cross country run/ruck/walk through the scenic Shedd Park woods, followed by a festive celebration featuring free food, live music, and over 25 military support vendors. Participants […]

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Summer Garage Sale & Book Sale

Museum of Printing 15 Thornton Ave, Haverhill, MA, United States

The Printer's Garage Sale is full of treasures for the admirer, amateur, enthusiast, and professional alike. We have printing presses of all sizes, ancillary equipment, cabinets, ink, sooooo much paper, and, of course, type cases (with type) along with books on typography, graphic arts, and printing. All this and more Saturday, June 8th from 10am […]

Chelmsford Market on the Common

Chelmsford Market on the Common

Chelmsford Common North Road, Chelmsford, Massachusetts, United States

Farmers and artisans market of local vendors offering fresh local food, handmade crafts, and more. Each week during the season brings a different assortment of vendors so check the social media pages for more specific details!

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Still Here: Houses of Our Patriots

Acton Memorial Library 486 Main Street, Acton, MA

The second event in the Acton 250 series “Still Here: Houses of Our Patriots” will be a presentation about the Nathaniel Edwards House, 328 Pope Road, on Monday, June 10 at 7PM. at the Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St Acton, MA 01720. The speaker will be the house’s co-owner, David Hardt, who has done […]

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Wine-INN Wednesday

Wine-INN Wednesday

The Inn at Hastings Park 2027 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, United States

Lexington's Inn at Hastings Park, Boston area's ONLY Relais & Châteaux property, is hosting a complimentary wine tasting of the world's best wines every second Wednesday of the month throughout 2024 at Town Meeting Bistro's beautiful bar beginning on March 13, 2024. Meet and learn from the industry's top experts, leaders, distributors, and winemakers as […]

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Chelmsford Municipal Open House

Chelmsford Public Library Chelmsford Public Library, 25 Boston Rd, Chelmsford, MA, United States

Become more engaged in your community! Interested in getting involved, but not sure where to start? Drop in to this open house at the library. Meet different board members and learn about these municipal groups foster change and growth for our community. Meet new people and get your questions answered! Check back here for a […]

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