Wind chime workshop

Sip and String: Whimsical Wind Chimes

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Wind chimes exist at the intersection of sculture and sound, creating lilting melodies from the intermingling of the breeze and the dangling elements of the chimes. Inspired by these connections, and Paul Matisse’s The Musical Fence, on view now outside our Gift Shop and Cafe Building, we’ll be using found… Read More

Old Manse Exterior Summer

Home to Two Revolutions: Tour of the Old Manse

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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

Old Manse Exterior Summer

Home to Two Revolutions: Tour of the Old Manse

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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

Old Manse Exterior Summer

Home to Two Revolutions: Tour of the Old Manse

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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

Flashlight Tour

Attic Tours of The Old Manse

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Uncover the hidden stories of The Old Manse on this thrilling tour that takes you to the historic third-floor attic! While the 254-year-old museum is renowned for its famous writers, philosophers, and Revolutionary War heroes, we’ll dive into the lives of those who stayed in this intriguing space—visiting ministers, enslaved… Read More