An Afternoon of Poetry
Join the New England Poetry Club under the open-air tent at the Old Manse for an afternoon of poetry sharing their work in a setting steeped in literary history. Founded in 1915, the New England Poetry Club has long championed poets with ties to… Read More
Passport to the Past: Stevens-Coolidge Guided House Tour
Discover the stories behind the walls of one of North Andover’s historic gems. Join us for a guided tour of Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, a Colonial Revival treasure that reflects early 20th-century elegance and global influence. Once the summer home of Helen Stevens Coolidge and John Gardner Coolidge—a diplomat and… Read More
Elizabeth Freeman StoryWalk®
Celebrate Elizabeth Freeman Day with a special Storybook Walk featuring the book, “Mumbet’s Declaration of Independence” by Gretchen Woelfle, honoring the life and legacy of Elizabeth Freeman, the first enslaved woman in Massachusetts to successfully sue for her freedom. As you stroll along the Garden-to-Garden trail, families and… Read More
Afternoon Tea and Tour in the Gardens
We’re delighted to welcome you back for our new Afternoon Tea and Tour experience at Long Hill! In this new and improved experience, visitors will get a brief tour of the Long Hill gardens to experience the season and then indulge in a charming assortment of tea sandwiches, freshly baked… Read More
Growing Together: Flower Pressing Workshop
Discover the art of preserving nature’s beauty in this hands-on Flower Pressing Workshop. Participants will learn techniques for selecting, pressing, and preserving flowers while exploring creative ways to use pressed botanicals in art, journaling, and seasonal decor. Together, we’ll work with fresh blooms, discuss proper drying methods, and create a… Read More
Elizabeth Freeman Day Guided Tours
In celebration of Elizabeth Freeman Day, join us as we kick off a day of events with free “Revolutions of the Ashley House” guided tours. Discover how the ideals of liberty and justice played out in complex ways within this 18th-century homestead on a thought-provoking guided tour. Ashley House… Read More
Summer Garden and Landscape Tour
Experience Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens at the height of the summer season on this guided garden and landscape tour celebrating the beauty, history, and design of one of New England’s most beloved public gardens. Led by one of our knowledgeable guides, you’ll explore the property’s vibrant horticultural displays,… Read More
Moakley Park Bioblitz with Boston Harbor Now
Join Boston Harbor Now and The Trustees Resiliency Initiative at Moakley Park for a Summer Bioblitz and help document the changing season. Together, we’ll explore the park and look for new plant growth, returning birds, insects, and other wildlife. By observing and recording what we see,… Read More
deCordova Performance Series: Midtown Horns
deCordova is pleased to welcome the Midtown Horns as part of the deCordova Performance Series. The Midtown Horns are one of the Boston area’s premier show bands, described as “powerful and polished” with “every song feeling like a showstopper,” they have a wide variety of decades and genres under their… Read More
Barnyard Buddies at Powisset Farm
Morning has arrived at Powisset Farm, and our barnyard buddies are ready to welcome you! Join our livestock staff each Saturday morning in the barnyard for a fun, interactive barnyard experience. Roll up your sleeves and meet the animals who call Powisset Farm home. Along the way, you’ll learn how… Read More
Sip and String: Whimsical Wind Chimes
Wind chimes exist at the intersection of sculpture and sound, creating lilting melodies from the intermingling of the breeze and the dangling elements of the chimes. Inspired by these connections, and Paul Matisse’s The Musical Fence, on view now outside our Gift Shop and Cafe Building, we’ll be using found… Read More
Inside Naumkeag: A Guided House Tour
Step into the Gilded Age at Naumkeag, the Choate family’s summer estate in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. This guided house tour invites you through richly appointed rooms filled with original furnishings and art, offering a window into the lives of Joseph Hodges Choate—a distinguished lawyer and U.S. Ambassador—his wife Caroline, an artist… Read More