Afternoon Tea and Tour in the Gardens
We’re delighted to welcome you back for our new Afternoon Tea and Tour experience at Long Hill! In this new and improved experience, visitors will get a brief tour of the Long Hill gardens to experience the season and then indulge in a charming assortment of tea sandwiches, freshly baked… Read More
Elizabeth Freeman Day Guided Tours
In celebration of Elizabeth Freeman Day, join us as we kick off a day of events with free “Revolutions of the Ashley House” guided tours. Discover how the ideals of liberty and justice played out in complex ways within this 18th-century homestead on a thought-provoking guided tour. Ashley House… Read More
Summer Garden and Landscape Tour
Experience Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens at the height of the summer season on this guided garden and landscape tour celebrating the beauty, history, and design of one of New England’s most beloved public gardens. Led by one of our knowledgeable guides, you’ll explore the property’s vibrant horticultural displays,… Read More
Moakley Park Bioblitz with Boston Harbor Now
Join Boston Harbor Now and The Trustees Resiliency Initiative at Moakley Park for a Summer Bioblitz and help document the changing season. Together, we’ll explore the park and look for new plant growth, returning birds, insects, and other wildlife. By observing and recording what we see,… Read More
deCordova Performance Series: Midtown Horns
deCordova is pleased to welcome the Midtown Horns as part of the deCordova Performance Series. The Midtown Horns are one of the Boston area’s premier show bands, described as “powerful and polished” with “every song feeling like a showstopper,” they have a wide variety of decades and genres under their… Read More
Sip and String: Whimsical Wind Chimes
Wind chimes exist at the intersection of sculpture 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
Creatures of the Night Hike in Whitney and Thayer Woods
Join us for a magical Creatures of the Night Hike as we explore the fascinating world of nocturnal wildlife! We’ll discover how mammals, owls, frogs, and more survive so well at nighttime. As we wander the trails, we’ll talk about the unique adaptations that allow these creatures to thrive in… Read More
Guided Tour: Portals with Silvia López Chavez
Join us for a guided tour celebrating the work of Boston-based artist Silvia López Chavez. This tour explores her vibrant new outdoor commission, Chromatic Portals, alongside her immersive indoor mural, Touching the Portal. Chromatic Portals transforms the South Lawn into a luminous landscape of movement and light. Three immersive doorways… Read More
Hypertufa Trough Making Workshop
Join Senior Horticulturist Dan Bouchard to create your own hypertufa planter! In this hands-on workshop, learn how to make a trough planter for alpines and other small plants out of hypertufa (a mixture of cement, water, and lighter materials). All materials will be provided. Appropriate clothing for being outside… Read More
Summer Send-Off at World's End
Join us as we celebrate the end of an amazing summer with an outdoor concert featuring the Matt Koelsch Trio! Matt Koelsch is a passionate New England singer-songwriter whose stirring lyrics, soaring vocals, and energetic blend of pop, rock, folk, and indie music resonate with audiences. He’s been a supporting… Read More
Spotlight Pop-Up Talks: Prohibition at Home – New England Hard Cider
Discover something new with your visit through our free pop-up Spotlight Talk Series at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens. Offered throughout the season, these 15 minute engaging talks explore a variety of rotating themes to highlight the rich history and collections found throughout the property. Led by… Read More
Elizabeth Freeman Day Celebration
Gather for a joyful day of reflection, learning, and community at the return of this annual celebration honoring the life and legacy of Elizabeth Freeman, whose landmark 1781 case contributed to the abolition of slavery in Massachusetts. Bring this powerful history to life as you explore the historic home… Read More