Castle Hill Tour: Formal Flowers, A Tour for Gardeners

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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

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

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Flipping the Script: The Women of the Manse

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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

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Family-Friendly Tour of the Old Manse

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Step into the incredible world of The Old Manse, a stunning 254-year-old house that witnessed the dawn of the American Revolutionary War and served as a sanctuary for renowned writers and artists! Join us for a special 30-minute tour designed just for families with young adventurers. Experience history like never… Read More

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Passport to the Past: Stevens-Coolidge Guided House Tour

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Discover the stories behind the walls of one of North Andover’s historic gems. Join us for a guided tour of Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, a Colonial Revival treasure that reflects early 20th-century elegance and global influence. Once the summer home of Helen Stevens Coolidge and John Gardner Coolidge—a diplomat and… Read More

Mohicans, Missionaries and Migrating Colonists: A Guided Tour

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New England’s Colonial history—from the perspective of the colonists as well as the indigenous peoples who preceded them—comes alive inside the home to the first missionary to the Mohicans. This National Historic Landmark was originally built around 1742 by the Rev. John Sergeant, the first missionary to… Read More

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Long Hill House & Garden Tour

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Visit Long Hill’s breathtaking gardens and stately historic house for a guided tour. Enjoy the rich history of this grand country estate, home of the Sedgwick family, as you learn about the elegant lifestyle of wealthy Bostonians on the North Shore, and the artisans who created it. The tour takes… Read More

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Castle Hill Tour: Cupola with a View

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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

Best of all Possible Worlds

August Adventures at deCordova Sculpture Park

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Thanks to the Highland Street Foundation, deCordova is offering FREE admission on Saturday, August 16 as part of August Adventures. deCordova is internationally recognized as a major venue for the exhibition and interpretation of modern and contemporary outdoor sculpture. The Sculpture Park occupies the entire campus: 30 acres of… Read More

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Observational Drawing in the Garden

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Calling all artists – beginners and masters! Rutland Washington (Gazebo) Community Garden is opening its doors from 10am to 11am on August 16th for artists to capture its essence, from its blooming summertime flowers to its historic brick architecture. At 10am we will meet at the central gazebo to do… Read More