Fall Fun at Powisset Farm
Celebrate all things autumn at historic Powisset Farm! Bring your best flannel, friends, and family for a fantastic fall day on the farm! Join us every Saturday and Sunday in October to enjoy a classic New England fall day at the farm featuring hayrides, live music, a climbing haystack, scenic walking trails, a Story Walk, fall… Read More
Family-Friendly Tour of the Old Manse
The Old Manse is an amazing house! Built 250 years ago, it witnessed the start of the Revolutionary War and was later a home to several famous writers. Join us for this 30-minute tour designed for families with young children. Visitors learn how people lived long ago, see objects that… Read More
Flipping the Script: The Women of the Manse
These are the stories of the women of the Old Manse – vital, complex, and essential – who lived in the Old Manse from the time of the Revolutionary War through 1939. In this tour, we flip the script and explore the history of the Old Manse not from the… 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
Visions of Utopia: Guided Tour of the Fruitlands Farmhouse and Shaker Office
Looking to dig deeper into the stories of the Fruitlands Farmhouse and Shaker Gallery? Join us for a guided “Visions of Utopia Tour,” as we explore the contrasts and overlaps of these two utopian communities. This 1-hour walking tour will take place both outdoors and indoors with facilitated talks… Read More
Fruitlands Fairy Forest
Calling All Woodland Fairies and Gnomes! The Fruitlands Fairy Forest is back! While living at Fruitlands, 10-year-old Louisa May Alcott wrote in her diary that she “had a lovely time in the woods with Anna and Lizzie. We were fairies, and made gowns and paper wings. I ‘flied’ the highest… Read More
Drawing from Nature: A Sketching Series
Develop your observation skills and embark on an immersive and mindful journey through nature with Drawing from Nature: A Sketching Series. This course, led by accomplished artist Will Close, will engage your senses and connect you more deeply with nature through the use of nature journaling and field sketching. With… Read More
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 Sculpture… Read More
Gather with Goats at Powisset Farm
Spend some quality time in the Powisset Barnyard with one or more of our friendly goats! Goats are naturally playful and curious creatures. Spend some time hanging out with them, accompanied by a Powisset barnyard staff member, and it won’t be long before you’ve made some new cuddly goat friends. Read More
Family Farm Chores at Powisset Farm
It’s morning at Powisset Farm and we have work to do! Come help us with morning farm chores in the barnyard, working side by side with our staff. This is an immersive, hands-on experience, limited to 5 helpers per morning and is perfect for… 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
Fruitlands Fairy Forest
Calling All Woodland Fairies and Gnomes! The Fruitlands Fairy Forest is back! While living at Fruitlands, 10-year-old Louisa May Alcott wrote in her diary that she “had a lovely time in the woods with Anna and Lizzie. We were fairies, and made gowns and paper wings. I ‘flied’ the highest… Read More