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Open Books: Linocut Bookplate Workshop

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190 years ago, while sitting in the upstairs study of the Old Manse, Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote in Nature that “the world shall be to us an open book.” His words set the stage for many literary greats who lived and visited at the Old Manse, and who took inspiration… Read More

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Growing Together: Seed Saving and Collecting Workshop

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Discover the timeless practice of seed saving and learn how gardeners have preserved plant diversity for generations. This workshop explores techniques for collecting, storing, and sharing seeds, with practical guidance for selecting healthy plants, harvesting seeds, and maintaining resilient gardens. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced grower, you’ll… Read More

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The Legacies of Long Hill: House & Garden Tour

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Step inside the beauty and layered history of Long Hill with a guided tour of its breathtaking gardens and historic house. Once the summer home of the Sedgwick family, Long Hill offers a glimpse into the refined lifestyle of Boston’s North Shore elite while also highlighting the many hands that… Read More

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Self-Guided Historic House Tours at Stevens-Coolidge

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Step inside the historic elegance of Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens and explore at your own pace with this self-guided house tour experience. Wander through the beautifully preserved rooms of the early 20th-century home, once the summer residence of Helen Stevens Coolidge and John Gardner Coolidge. As… Read More

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Opening Reception – Seashores and Gardens

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Join us from 1-3PM for an opening reception to “Seashores and Gardens,” a one-woman-exhibit by award winning oil painter and Massachusetts local, Mary Rose O’Connell. Her exhibition at the Wayside Gallery consists of a curated selection of oil paintings of New England’s crashing coastlines, for which Mary Rose is especially… Read More

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Landmarks & Landscapes: Nature Journaling Workshop

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Looking to explore the Fruitlands Trails? Connect with nature? Delve into your creative side? Look no further! Join us for a nature journaling workshop at Fruitlands Museum! Our experienced educators will guide you on a leisurely walk through the Fruitlands Trail System, stopping at certain points to explore the… Read More

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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

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Literary Legacy: A Guided Tour of the William Cullen Bryant Homestead

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Step into the world of 19th-century poet, journalist, and conservationist William Cullen Bryant at his beloved family homestead in Cummington, Massachusetts. This guided tour offers a look inside Bryant’s thoughtfully preserved country estate, where he spent his formative years and later returned for inspiration and retreat. Explore period… Read More

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Old Growth Forest Walk with Adventure East

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Join Adventure East for a guided woodland walk at the William Cullen Bryant Homestead in Cummington, MA. This walk explores one of Western Massachusetts’ most remarkable forest landscapes. Your naturalist guide will introduce the area’s towering white pines, ancient hemlocks, and diverse hardwoods while sharing the natural history, forest ecology,… Read More