30th Annual South End Garden Tour

2026 South End Garden Tour

The South End Garden Tour is on its 31st year of supporting community gardening across Boston and showcasing the beauty of the South End neighborhood. Discover the beauty of secret spots in the South End on this map-guided tour through the neighborhood, stopping in private back yards, roof-top gardens,… Read More

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Chinese Classics – Adult Cooking Class

Join us in celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with a cooking class series focused on regional Asian cuisines and their culinary traditions. Each class will highlight a different region and introduce new flavors and techniques. Explore the bold flavors of Chinese cuisine in this hands-on cooking class using simple, pantry-friendly… Read More

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A Trip to Thailand – Adult Cooking Class

Join us in celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with a cooking class series focused on regional Asian cuisines and their culinary traditions. Each class will highlight a different region and introduce new flavors and techniques. Experience the vibrant flavors and bold contrasts that make Thai cuisine a worldwide favorite. In… Read More

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Korean Cuisine – Adult Cooking Class

Join us in celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with a cooking class series focused on regional Asian cuisines and their culinary traditions. Each class will highlight a different region and introduce new flavors and techniques. In this hands-on cooking class, we’ll explore the unique flavors of Korean cuisine. You’ll learn… Read More

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Vietnamese Cuisine – Adult Cooking Class

Join us in celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with a cooking class series focused on regional Asian cuisines and their culinary traditions. Each class will highlight a different region and introduce new flavors and techniques. Step into the vibrant world of Vietnamese cuisine in this immersive, hands-on cooking class. You’ll… Read More

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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 see… Read More

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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

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Crane Lecture: Native American & Environmental Art at The Trustees

Celebrate Earth Day with a lecture at the Crane Estate, focused on art inspired by nature and Native American Heritage. Join us for a lecture with Tess Lukey, The Trustees Associate Curator of Native American Arts. Learn about The Trustees efforts to center Indigenous voices and culture via our exhibits… Read More

Old Manse Books

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 see… Read More

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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