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A Walk in the Park: Guided Tour of deCordova Sculpture Park

Join a deCordova Guide for a tour through the park.  Each tour is a lively conversation about artists, art-making processes, materials, and deCordova’s rich history. Ask about your favorite sculpture, new acquisition, or the history of campus – from the glaciers cutting the landscape to how Julien and Lizzie de Cordova’s home became a… Read More

Mushrooms

Fabulous Fungi: Mushroom Foraging, Cultivation and Cuisine

At this fascinating workshop, you’ll walk Powisset’s woodlands and meadows, guided by Powisset’s mycologist, Amanda, who will provide tips for locating and identifying fungi. Amanda will discuss the role of fungi in the ecosystem, how sustenance foraging can be utilized to diversify our diets and combat food insecurity, as well… Read More

Accordion Books

Colorful Accordion Books

Taking inspiration from the colorful world around us, and artist Brece Honeycutt’s new accordion book installation “anything but drab,” stop by the Family Learning Center in the Fruitlands Farmhouse to make your own accordion booklet! Using a template, create your own rainbow of words and images inspired by the… Read More

Old Manse Parlor

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 never… Read More

Old Manse Exterior Summer

Home to Two Revolutions: Tour of the Old Manse

Home to Two Revolutions – From the American Revolution of 1775 through the literary revolution of the mid-19th century, on this house tour we share the stories of Manse residents, both the famous and the lesser-known, who influenced and responded to the 19th century social, political and cultural changes that… Read More

Accordion Books

Colorful Accordion Books

Taking inspiration from the colorful world around us, and artist Brece Honeycutt’s new accordion book installation “anything but drab,” stop by the Family Learning Center in the Fruitlands Farmhouse to make your own accordion booklet! Using a template, create your own rainbow of words and images inspired by the… Read More

Old Manse Exterior Summer

Home to Two Revolutions: Tour of the Old Manse

Home to Two Revolutions – From the American Revolution of 1775 through the literary revolution of the mid-19th century, on this house tour we share the stories of Manse residents, both the famous and the lesser-known, who influenced and responded to the 19th century social, political and cultural changes that… Read More

Accordion Books

Colorful Accordion Books

Taking inspiration from the colorful world around us, and artist Brece Honeycutt’s new accordion book installation “anything but drab,” stop by the Family Learning Center in the Fruitlands Farmhouse to make your own accordion booklet! Using a template, create your own rainbow of words and images inspired by the… Read More

Old Manse Exterior Summer

Home to Two Revolutions: Tour of the Old Manse

Home to Two Revolutions – From the American Revolution of 1775 through the literary revolution of the mid-19th century, on this house tour we share the stories of Manse residents, both the famous and the lesser-known, who influenced and responded to the 19th century social, political and cultural changes that… Read More

Old Manse Exterior Summer

Home to Two Revolutions: Tour of the Old Manse

Home to Two Revolutions – From the American Revolution of 1775 through the literary revolution of the mid-19th century, on this house tour we share the stories of Manse residents, both the famous and the lesser-known, who influenced and responded to the 19th century social, political and cultural changes that… Read More

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Autumnal Equinox Stargazing with the Aldrich Astronomical Society

Watch the last rays of a summer sunset disappear into the night sky as you explore the Sculpture Park and learn about the season’s celestial bodies with Aldrich Astronomical Society. Take part in self-guided activities for all ages or join one of our Tour Guides for a Lantern Tour. Gather… Read More