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Waterfall Hike: Bullitt Reservation to Chapel Brook with Adventure East

Come explore the local forests and waterfalls with our expert senior naturalist guide. On this Adventure you will have the opportunity to explore two astounding Trustees properties! Chapel Brook—a tributary of the South River— meanders through a dense hardwood forest before cascading over three bedrock ledges. In times of high… Read More

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Full Moon Hike at Notchview with Adventure East

Join us for an exciting evening under the stars as we enjoy a hike lit by the full moon. Located in the Berkshires, our hike at Notchview offers mostly flat terrain with beautifully groomed trails nestled among red spruce and northern hardwood forest land. Perfect for woodland wanderers, this is… Read More

ashley house

Elizabeth Freeman Day Celebration

Gather for a joyful day of reflection, learning, and community at this annual celebration honoring the life and legacy of Elizabeth Freeman, whose landmark 1781 case contributed to the abolition of slavery in Massachusetts. Bring this powerful history to life as you explore the historic home where Freeman’s courageous… Read More

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Elizabeth Freeman and New Research into Enslavement at The Ashley House

Join Livy Scott, our Decorative Arts Trust Curatorial Fellow, for a special guided tour of The Ashley House focusing on her new research and discoveries about the lives of those enslaved in the Ashley household, including Elizabeth Freeman and at least eight other individuals (Betsey, Brom, Harry, Ceaser, Mary, Adam Mullen,… Read More

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Mohicans, Missionaries and Migrating Colonists: A Guided Tour

New England’s Colonial history—from the perspective of the colonists as well as the indigenous peoples who preceded them—comes alive inside the home to the first missionary to the Mohicans. This National Historic Landmark was originally built around 1742 by the Rev. John Sergeant, the first missionary to… Read More

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Cancelled – Naumkeag Backstairs Tour

Step behind the blue velvet curtain that hid the servants’ staircase and discover the secrets of running a Gilded Age country estate. Beginning in the work yard, guests will visit rarely seen areas of Naumkeag as they ascend from the basement kitchens to the third-floor maid’s quarters, stopping along the… Read More

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Scenic Songs with Matt the Electrician, Erin McKeown, and Natalia Zukerman

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts and music lovers! Join us in scenic locations across the state with some of your favorite performing artists for a special, unplugged live music experience like no other. These acoustic shows are unique opportunities to enjoy live music in community and nature.  On Sunday, July… Read More