Spotlight Talk with a Curator
Join The Trustees Associate Curator of Native American Art, Tess Lukey, member of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head Aquinnah, for a Spotlight Talk in the Wayside Gallery. Tess will share an artwork from the Fruitlands Museum Native American collection, explain its significance and her research as work is underway… Read More
Haunted Fables from the Gables
Join Salem’s master storyteller, Nathaniel Hawthorne, for a frightful evening of thrills and chills in the gloomy shadow of his Concord haunts! The famous author performs his most frightening tales, as well as the terrifying works of fellow writer, Edgar Allan Poe. Stories include The House of the Seven Gables,… Read More
Curator's Tour: Across Boundaries Across Barriers and Place of Intersection
Join Tess Lukey, Associate Curator of Native American Art and Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribal Member, for a walk-through of Across Boundaries Across Barriers and Place of Intersection: Survivance in the American West. Featuring historic and contemporary works of art from several Native American communities, these exhibitions are the first phase… Read More
Curator's Tour: Across Boundaries Across Barriers and Place of Intersection
Join Tess Lukey, Associate Curator of Native American Art and Aquinnah Wampanoag Tribal Member, for a walk-through of Across Boundaries Across Barriers and Place of Intersection: Survivance in the American West. Featuring historic and contemporary works of art from several Native American communities, these exhibitions are the first phase… Read More
deCordova by Moonlight – Cold Moon
Bring your family and friends to see deCordova’s famous sculptures transformed by the moonlight in this special after-hours tour. December’s full moon signifies winter’s chill, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac. Small group tours with deCordova’s experienced Museum Guides last 60-75 minutes. Please dress for the weather with sturdy… Read More
Make and Mingle: Collaged Ornaments
Kick off the holiday season by enjoying time with family and friends as you create your own historically inspired ornaments while enjoying some festive, bubbly refreshments! Using the Victorian art of decoupage, create your own unique ornament decorated with winter motifs, perfect for hanging on the tree, giving as… Read More
Attic Tours of The Old Manse
Uncover the hidden stories of The Old Manse on this thrilling tour that takes you to the historic third-floor attic! While the 254-year-old museum is renowned for its famous writers, philosophers, and Revolutionary War heroes, we’ll dive into the lives of those who stayed in this intriguing space—visiting ministers, enslaved… Read More
American Contradictions: Enslavement and the American Revolution at The Old Manse
Many who fought for liberty and independence from Great Britain also enslaved other people – a contradiction that is at the heart of the American Revolution. At the Old Manse, we see this contradiction embodied in the life of William Emerson, “Patriot Preacher” and slave holder. We also… Read More
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
Flipping the Script: The Women of the Manse
Join us for a captivating tour where we flip the script and delve into the untold stories of the remarkable women who lived in The Old Manse! Rather than focusing solely on the famous men, we’ll shine a light on the inspiring voices and experiences of the women whose lives… 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 never… Read More
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