Castle Hill Tour: Cupola with a View
This is our most Instagram-able tour experience and a particular treat for those interested in the architecture of the Great House and its surrounding property. You’ll gain insight into the architectural choices made by David Adler as he designed and built the Great House, the second home the Cranes built… Read More
Castle Hill Tour: Guest of the Cranes
It’s 1929 and you’ve just arrived after a long journey to see the Great House at Castle Hill and to visit your friends, the Crane family, of Crane plumbing fame. You are greeted at the door by household staff and your adventure as a “Guest of the Cranes” begins. A… Read More
Long Hill Garden & House Tour
Join our expert guides for a tour around Long Hill’s stunning Sedgwick Gardens and learn more about the special plants it’s most known for. In addition to learning about what plants are in bloom as well as the rare and unique species in our collection, you’ll hear how the gardens… Read More
Attic Tours of the Old Manse
Discover the stories hidden in the attic of the Old Manse. While the Old Manse is famous for the writers who lived there, many others called the house home. In this 25 minute tour, we explore the attic and learn about the people who stayed there – visiting ministers, enslaved… Read More
Home to Two Revolutions: Tour of the Old Manse
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
Visions of Utopia: Guided Tour of the Fruitlands Farmhouse and Shaker Office
Looking to dig deeper into the stories of the Fruitlands Farmhouse and Shaker Gallery? Join us for a guided “Visions of Utopia Tour,” as we explore the contrasts and overlaps of these two utopian communities. This 1-hour walking tour will take place both outdoors and indoors with facilitated talks… Read More
Cancelled – Garden Tour at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens
Enter a world of early 20th-century country elegance and contemporary garden design all in bloom at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens. These expansive manicured gardens boast both plentiful European-inspired flower beds as designed in the 1920s, as well as newly installed gardens featuring current-day trends and varieties. Discover the intricate 300-year-old… Read More
House Tour at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens
Join our expert guides as you learn about the history of our property and tour Helen & John Stevens-Coolidge historic home. You’ll begin with a short walk from our Garden Gateway Center and explore the first floor of the house. Every item in the home is a historic collection piece… Read More
Castle Hill Tour: Formal Flowers, A Tour for Gardeners
Calling all gardeners! Are you interested in how the formal gardens at Castle Hill have grown and changed over the years? Are you looking for inspiration for your own garden? Formal Flowers will take you on a detailed journey into the way the Italian and Rose Gardens were designed and… Read More
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 way… Read More
Castle Hill Tour: The Cat's Meow
Our imagination is one of our greatest assets. Imagine living in 1929 and visiting the Crane family at their summer home in Ipswich. The house is so big and Mrs. Crane’s kitty, Ptolemy, has gone missing just before the party! Can you help a family servant find our mischievous Siamese?… Read More
Summer Evening Hours at deCordova Museum & Sculpture Park
Love a good summer sunset? From July 8 through the end of August, the deCordova Sculpture Park will be open three nights a week (Wednesday, Friday & Sunday) until 7pm, except on evenings with concerts. Pack a picnic, watch the sun set, and relish in spending your summer evenings surrounded… Read More