American Contradictions: Slavery 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 it… Read More
Honoring our Traditional Seed Relatives
Accompany Lucy Grignon, a successful traditional seed gardener in the Ancient Roots Homestead on the Stockbridge-Munsee Reservation in Wisconsin, as she helps us to recognize and identify the traditional seed relatives of the Mohican Homelands. This workshop is free, but registration is required as space is limited. The workshop… Read More
Spotlight Talks with the Curator
Join The Trustees Associate Curator of Native American Art, Tess Lukey, member of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head Aquinnah, for Spotlight Talks in the Wayside Gallery. Tess will share pieces from the Fruitlands Museum Native American collection, explain their significance and her research as work is underway to… Read More
Bonsai Basics
Join us at Mytoi garden for a hands-on workshop learning about the meditative art of bonsai pruning. Bonsai, lit. translated from Japanese as “planted in a container,” describes a small tree or shrub that has been carefully shaped to encourage limited growth. In this class, Oliver Valdez, Trustees Island Steward,… Read More
American Contradictions: Slavery 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 it… Read More
CraneOutdoors: Celebrating Indigenous Culture Dune Hike
Celebrate Native American Heritage Day by hiking to Wigwam Hill in the Castle Neck Dunes and learning about the history and culture of the Pawtucket people. The Crane Estate is home to dozens of archaeological sites and we are excited to be collaborating with MA state archaeologists to continue learning… Read More
Healing Within the Community
Come with Kim Hoffman as she explores staying connected to creation through compassion and Tribal modalities used with the Stockbridge-Munsee, Menominee, and Oneida. Trained in massage therapy and Asian body work, as well as being the proprietor of Ol’ Way Healing and Gifts, she will use hands-on group activities and… Read More
Wisdom Keeping: Abenaki Stories and Storytelling Traditions
In celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day 2023, storyteller Anne Jennison will give a performance of Traditional Abenaki stories at the Crane Estate in Ipswich, MA at 1PM. The Crane Estate sits on part of the land also known as Agawam, within the traditional lands of the Pennacook Abenaki confederacy. The… Read More
American Contradictions: Slavery 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 it… Read More
American Contradictions: Slavery 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 it… Read More
Choate Island Day – Self Guided Experience
Spend a day with us in celebration of Choate Island – the crown jewel of the Crane Wildlife Refuge. Here deer and foxes roam through fields that once housed herds of sheep, and osprey fly over breathtaking views of Essex Bay. The island was first home to indigenous farmers and… Read More
Choate Island Day – Guided Experience (afternoon)
Spend a day with us in celebration of Choate Island – the crown jewel of the Crane Wildlife Refuge. Here deer and foxes roam through fields that once housed herds of sheep, and osprey fly over breathtaking views of Essex Bay. The island was first home to indigenous farmers and… Read More