Tea and Talk: Exhibit Previews with Curator Tess Lukey
Join us for a series of winter lectures at Fruitlands Museum. We’ll be gathering in the Museum cafe to enjoy some hot beverages and lively discussions about the history of the site and its collections. The 2026 Main Season at Fruitlands Museum begins on April 30! To celebrate, we’ll… Read More
Full Moon Hike at Fruitlands
Experience the Fruitlands landscape and discover the fascinating layers of history that cover the hillside, all by the light of the full moon. Join us for a guided hike through the Fruitlands trail system, visiting sites such as the Pergolas Foundation and the old Willard Farm. We’ll be exploring… Read More
Family-Friendly Tour of the Old Manse
Step into the incredible world of The Old Manse, a stunning 254 year-old house that witnessed the dawn of the American Revolutionary War and served as a sanctuary for renowned writers and artists! Join us for a special 30-minute tour designed just for families with young adventurers. Experience history like… Read More
CraneOutdoors: The Castle Hill Hike
Come explore the lesser-visited corners of Castle Hill and its surroundings with us. This hike is a CraneOutdoors guide favorite because it’s got a little bit of all the things that make the Crane Estate such a special place… A stroll along the spine of Castle Hill, starting at the… Read More
Family-Friendly Tour of the Old Manse
Step into the incredible world of The Old Manse, a stunning 254 year-old house that witnessed the dawn of the American Revolutionary War and served as a sanctuary for renowned writers and artists! Join us for a special 30-minute tour designed just for families with young adventurers. Experience history like… Read More
Pysanky Workshop
Discover the Art, Symbolism, and Joy of Pysanky! Step into the rich tradition of Ukrainian pysanky—intricately decorated eggs that symbolize life, protection, and renewal. More than just beautiful objects, pysanky are steeped in ancient beliefs: the egg itself represents the origin of life, while every symbol… Read More
2026 Paul J. Cronin Memorial Lecture: Ella Mahoney, May Babcock, and Posey Moulton
Join us for the 2026 Paul J. Cronin Memorial Lecture, featuring the three artists behind the original commissions for Art & the Landscape: The Land Tells Our Stories, opening across multiple Trustees properties in June 2026. This special program introduces the artists and the distinct landscapes that will host their… Read More
Cancelled – Crane Lecture: Native American Art & Exhibitions at The Trustees
Join us for a lecture celebrating local Native American heritage with Tess Lukey, The Trustees Associate Curator of Native American Arts. Learn about The Trustees efforts to center Indigenous voices and culture via our exhibits and programming, to recognize the important contributions of Indigenous peoples to the lands now stewarded… Read More
Indigenous Inspired Bark Baskets at Notchview with Adventure East
The culture of the Indigenous people of the Northeast Woodlands is a culture influenced by bark (much like the culture of Indigenous people of the Western Plains is a culture influenced by the bison). In the Northeast Woodlands region, bark was used to make a diverse range of items such… Read More
Family-Friendly Tour of the Old Manse
Step into the incredible world of The Old Manse, a stunning 254 year-old house that witnessed the dawn of the American Revolutionary War and served as a sanctuary for renowned writers and artists! Join us for a special 30-minute tour designed just for families with young adventurers. Experience history like… Read More
Theatre at Castle Hill: Sense & Sensibility by Kate Hamill
This event has sold out. Enter into the gossipy world of 18th century England with the Dashwood sisters in Kate Hamill’s cleverly inventive stage play. By turns hilarious and poignant, Sense & Sensibility continues to intrigue audiences with questions as timeless as society itself. What are social rules really worth?… Read More
Tea and Talk: Women's History Month Spotlight Talks
Join us for a series of winter lectures at Fruitlands Museum. We’ll be gathering in the Museum cafe to enjoy some hot beverages and lively discussions about the history of the site and its collections. For Women’s History Month, two of our very own Cultural Site Interpreters will be… Read More