Native Plant Walk & Milkweed Fiber Spinning
Join Native Nature Educator & Artist Elizabeth James-Perry on a plant walk on the trails at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, followed by a milkweed fiber processing demonstration. Participants will learn about culturally-important Indigenous woodland and coastal plants in the northeast. Autumn is a great time to use colorful… Read More
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
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
Wisdom Keeping: Abenaki Stories and Storytelling Traditions
Traditional Native American storyteller and historian of European and Abenaki heritage, Anne Jennison will give a performance of Traditional Abenaki stories at Appleton Farms in Ipswich, MA. Appleton Farms sits on part of the land also known as Agawam, within the traditional lands of the Pennacook Abenaki confederacy. The Abenaki… Read More
Oktoberfest at Minton
An Oktoberfest biergarten in the community garden! Enjoy local brews, live music, and Halloween activities for the whole family in the Minton Stable garden in JP. Drinks: Roundhead Brewery, a Hyde Park based Latino owned brewery, will be pour local brews with their mobile beer garden! Food: Dominican style empanadas… 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
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
CraneExplorer: Corn Husk Creations
Celebrate Indigenous People’s Day by learning about Native American culture and crafting with us at The Crane Estate. Crane educators will share Indigenous stories and a fun craft learned from our collaborator Anne Jennison, an Abenaki storyteller and traditional performer. Learn about wampum, turtle island, the three sisters, and the… 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
Language of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community
Join Jeremy Mohawk, Language Teacher for the Stockbridge-Munsee Community for an engaging exploration of the Mohican and Munsee languages and the worldviews they carry. This interactive session invites participants to experience the language through their senses and connect deeply with the cultural knowledge and values embedded in each word. 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
Cancelled – 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