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
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
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
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
Annual Seed Swap at Dudley Greenhouse
Spring is Here! Join us for our long awaited annual seed swap Swap seeds, stories, and gardening tips at this free community event hosted by The Trustees Boston Community Gardens and The Food Project’s Dudley Greenhouse. Please bring any stock of native, vegetable, herbal, or more seeds to swap… 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
CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes
CraneExplorer events are designed to appeal to the little ones* while giving their parents a great opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Crane Estate. These hikes cover less ground to accommodate smaller strides and have more frequent stops to look, listen, and learn from our CraneOutdoors guides. Not just… Read More
CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon
Transformed and illuminated by the glow of the full moon, the beach and dunes of Castle Neck are a stunningly beautiful landscape. To experience this special place at this magical time, join us for a unique hiking experience. We’ll start with the beauty of a sunset while taking an evening… Read More
Barnyard Story Hour at Appleton Farms
Bring your little ones to Appleton Farms for our farm-fresh story hour. We will read books about animals and nature, maybe sing a song or two, then head up to the carriage barn to visit our Nubian goats, Angora rabbits and see what other animals are out and about on… Read More
CraneExplorer: Family Full Moon Hike in the Dunes
CraneExplorer events are designed to appeal to the little ones* while giving their parents a great opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Crane Estate. These hikes cover less ground to accommodate smaller strides and have more frequent stops to look, listen, and learn from our CraneOutdoors guides. Not just… Read More
CraneOutdoors: Dunes by the Light of the Full Moon
Transformed and illuminated by the glow of the full moon, the beach and dunes of Castle Neck are a stunningly beautiful landscape. To experience this special place at this magical time, join us for a unique hiking experience. We’ll start with the beauty of a sunset while taking an evening… Read More