2024 Paul J. Cronin Memorial Lecture: John Grade
Join us for the annual Paul J. Cronin Memorial Lecture, featuring artist and sculptor John Grade. Inspired by changing ecosystems in the natural world, John Grade works with his studio team to sculpt immersive large-scale, site-specific installations. Kinetics, impermanence and chance are often central to the work. Read More
Hidden Histories: Black History Month Lecture
Join us as we celebrate Black History Month with “Quietly Hidden: A Story of Architectural Salvage and Discovered Craftsmanship,” a lecture that honors and educates the achievements, resilience and creativity of Black artisans. Senior Curator, Christie Jackson will present her research on Long Hill, with a story of early preservation,… Read More
Winter Solstice Bonfire at Fruitlands
Don’t Miss Our Winter Solstice Bonfire! Join us for an unforgettable evening on Saturday, December 21st, from 5 PM to 7 PM! Celebrate the longest night of the year with us as we light up the darkness and welcome the return of light. This enchanting Winter Solstice Bonfire is the… Read More
Cancelled – Make 'n' Mingle: Holiday Wreaths
Don’t Miss Out: It’s Time to Make ‘n’ Mingle! Gather your besties, your mom, or anyone who loves a good time and head down to Fruitlands for an unforgettable afternoon of wreath making and bubbly fun. This is your chance to transform your home this holiday season with a stunning,… Read More
Cancelled – deCordova Performance Series: Celebrate the Holidays with the Conchords
Join the Conchords, a dynamic six-member a cappella group, for an unforgettable evening filled with festive singing, delicious hot chocolate, and creative ornament making! Sponsored by First Parish in Concord, the Conchords blend decades of vocal experience into harmonious performances across Massachusetts and New Hampshire. From lively jazz to heartfelt… Read More
Pysanky Workshop at deCordova
Explore the art, symbolism, and joy in creating Pysanky. The Ukrainian pysanka egg was believed to possess an enormous power not only in the egg itself, which harbored the beginning of life, but also in the symbolic designs and colors which were written upon the egg. In this workshop, you… Read More
deCordova Performance Series with Eight Feet Tall and Participatory Ceili
Join us for an evening of traditional and old-style Irish dance and music with a performance by the quartet Eight Feet Tall and social céilí dancing for all. This participatory dance practice is a fun and simple group experience. No experience is needed and all dances will be taught –… Read More
Theatre on Castle Hill: Ada and the Engine
What if Jane Austen had met Steve Jobs, and then written a play? Playwright Lauren Gunderson (The Revolutionists, Silent Sky) tells the story of Ada Byron Lovelace in this poignant pre-tech romance heralding the computer age. As the great grandmother of artificial intelligence, “Ada envisions a whole new world where… Read More
Yoga at deCordova
Come enjoy a restorative yoga class and mindful meditation at deCordova. We will meet in the museum to activate your body and mind as a teacher from On The Mat Yoga leads vinyasa yoga surrounded by artwork. Bring your mat and a water bottle and get ready… Read More
Family Yoga in the Museum
Connect with your child and spend the morning as a family. We will meet in the museum for a kiddo-friendly yoga class that weaves a rich balance between the imaginative world of the child with the distinct aspects of yoga practice that support mindfulness, self-regulation and joy. Your instructor comes… Read More
Theatre on Castle Hill: Ada and the Engine
What if Jane Austen had met Steve Jobs, and then written a play? Playwright Lauren Gunderson (The Revolutionists, Silent Sky) tells the story of Ada Byron Lovelace in this poignant pre-tech romance heralding the computer age. As the great grandmother of artificial intelligence, “Ada envisions a whole new world where… Read More
Theatre on Castle Hill: Ada and the Engine
What if Jane Austen had met Steve Jobs, and then written a play? Playwright Lauren Gunderson (The Revolutionists, Silent Sky) tells the story of Ada Byron Lovelace in this poignant pre-tech romance heralding the computer age. As the great grandmother of artificial intelligence, “Ada envisions a whole new world where… Read More