Women of ’76
Experience the untold stories of courage and conviction from five remarkable women who witnessed and shaped the American Revolution. Presented by Rita Parisi of Waterfall Productions. Step back in time […]
Townsend Celebrates America’s 250th Birthday
Townsend has always been a community that honors its past while looking toward the future, and now we have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate both. As our nation marks America’s […]
Walking On Native Land: Land use in the 1700s
The land below our feet holds a ton of history, and we are looking forward to talking about some of those parts of our local story. We will learn a […]
Historic Knox Trail Hike, Otis State Forest
Join local historian Tom Ragusa and DCR staff for a FREE guided hike along the Great Road, “Ye Trodden Path”—or the Knox Trail in Otis State Forest. Meet at the […]
Patriots of Color Exhibition
Patriots of Color, a new exhibit in the Family Heritage Experience at American Ancestors, sheds light on the overlooked histories of Black, Native, and multiracial men and women who fought, […]
(Bitter) Sweet History: Exploring 18th Century Chocolate from Bean to Beverage with Michele Gabrielson
Join award winning historian and educator Michele Gabrielson for a delectable journey through taste, tradition, and transformation in the world of 18th-century chocolate. This interactive program explores the fascinating history […]
How to Feed an Army “In search of a bit of gravy” with food historian Stacy Booth
How to Feed an Army “In search of a bit of gravy” with food historian Stacy Booth ~ How was the Continental Army was supplied with food? ~ How was […]
Portrait Project: Honoring 250 Years of Changemakers
Join us for an upcoming exhibition, Portrait Project: Honoring 250 Years of Changemakers, a collection of artwork from AFH teens. In concert with other local organizations celebrating the 250th anniversary […]
Revolution & The Enlightenment Candlelight Concert (Plymouth)
Hundreds of flickering candles will create a serene ambiance, offering a magical, immersive escape for the evening. America’s rise to independence coincided with Europe’s own awakening in an age of […]
Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State
We are proud to introduce our most ambitious exhibit ever, titled “Brewing Massachusetts: How Beer Shaped the Bay State,” made possible by a grant from Massachusetts 250 and the Massachusetts […]
