American Stories: Rebels and Revolutionaries of the Berkshires
CHOOSE from 11 am or 5:30 pm sessions Every Wednesday in July; A Berkshire History Course This summer when America is celebrating its 250th anniversary, join us for this historical […]
1776 at The Mission House
Join Mark Wilson, Director of Historic Collections, for a special curator’s tour focused on life in Revolutionary Stockbridge and uncover a powerful chapter in the history of The Mission House. […]
Consonare Chamber Players in Concert
August 8 at 7:30 pm, August 9 at 3:30 pm Performing Arts Center, Brewster Join us for an exquisite summer concert celebrating two American compositions: Tobias Picker’s Piano Quintet “Live […]
America 250 Declaration of Independence Reading
Reading of the American Declaration of Independence in commemoration of 250th Anniversary from the comfort of your home. Contact globalpeacesecretariat.com if you need copy of the Declaration.
Colonial Dance
Darlene Wigton, director of the Lexington History Museums Colonial Dancers, will review the history of social dance in the American Colonies. Wednesday, 15th, we will be treated to a demonstration […]
Collecting Wonders: Tomorrow’s Discoveries
When you imagine a museum, you might picture cases of artifacts. But the objects on display at the Harvard Museum of Natural History are a tiny percentage of the total […]
Chasing Liberty: Black Newburyporters and Privateers in Highland Cemetery
Join Ghlee Woodworth for a walking tour focused on the memorials of Newburyport’s Black community and Revolutionary privateers. Wander through Newburyport’s historic Highland Cemetery with a special guide – noted […]
Newburyport’s Revolution: From High Street to the Waterfront
Follow Newburyport’s road to revolution through merchant mansions, taverns, privateering, shipmasters, and Market Square. Join noted author and historian Ghlee Woodworth for a walk from the 1808 Cushing House down […]
Newburyport 250 Declaration of Independence Day: The Die Is Cast
Commemoration of the 250th anniversary of NBPT’s first reading of the Declaration of Independence, with readings, music, reenactors and more Newburyport 250 Declaration of Independence Day: The Die Is Cast […]
Ramble Through the Revolution: Old Hill Burying Ground
Walking tour of the Old Hill Burying Ground focusing on Revolutionary War heroes as well as captains and merchants of Old Newbury. Wander through Newburyport’s historic 1730 Old Hill Burying […]
