Another summer weekend is here to enjoy! This weekend, find your next adventure by joining us. You won’t want to miss what’s in store! 

Learn something new with us. At the Ashley House in Sheffield, join Livy Scott, our Decorative Arts Trust Curatorial Fellow, for a special guided tour focusing on her new research and discoveries about the lives of those enslaved in the Ashley household, including Elizabeth Freeman and at least eight other individuals (Betsey, Brom, Harry, Ceaser, Mary, Adam Mullen, Zach Mullen, and John Sheldon.)  

At the Mission House in Stockbridge, attend Mohicans, Missionaries and Migrating Colonists: A Guided Tour, and learn more about the house, its unique collection, and the layered stories it holds—from early colonial encounters to 20th-century restoration efforts. Also at the Mission House, join Mohican author and Tribal Elder Rick Church as he shares how his writing offers a deeper, more authentic view of Native identity in today’s world while confronting and correcting Hollywood myths about the “Mohican warrior.” A former combat Marine and law enforcement officer with over 26 years of service, Rick brings a unique perspective shaped by a lifetime of dedication, duty, and cultural pride. 

Explore the outdoors. Join volunteers from the Arunah Hill Natural Science Center for an unforgettable evening under the stars at Notchview in Windsor. Thanks to its high elevation and minimal light pollution, Notchview offers some of the best stargazing conditions in the region. Venture into the heart of nature with our immersive Wildlife Identification & Tracking Workshop, where you’ll develop keen observational skills and uncover the hidden lives of wild animals. Participants will learn to interpret the subtle signs animals leave behind and gain a deeper connection to the ecosystems around them. The Explore! North Shore hiking series will get you outside and moving at some lesser explored Trustees properties across the Northeast Region, this weekend, at Moraine Farm in Beverly. Learn the rich natural and human history of this special place. This easy/moderate hike will last about two hours and cover around two miles, over gravel & grass trails with minimal elevation change.  

Want to explore a new property? The summer is the perfect time for a trip to Martha’s Vineyard, and this weekend, The FARM Institute in Edgartown hosts several fun events.  Pick Your Own Sunflowers or join us in our one-acre sunflower field for a special story time, sponsored by MVCS. Then, pick a few stems to take the sunshine home with you! And on Saturday, join us for a good cause as a 5K is held for Camp Jabberwocky, the longest-running summer camp for people with disabilities. 

Looking for free fun? Thanks to the Highland Street Foundation, deCordova is offering FREE admission on Saturday, August 16 as part of August Adventures.