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VALLEY TALK: Fleeced, with author Madelyn Shaw
VALLEY TALK: Fleeced, with author Madelyn Shaw
This year, all Valley Talks will be presented in a hybrid format, meaning guests have the option to attend the presentation in person at the Museum or virtually through Zoom. In checkout, make sure to select the correct ticketing option that reflects how you would like to attend the presentation. Not all about wool…
Long Trail Loop Hike
Long Trail Loop Hike
Hopkinton State Park Meet at the Hopkinton State Park upper beach lot parking area (42.25837981520797, -71.51964289191285) This hike is ~3.5 miles over rugged forest surface and loose gravel surfaces with moderate inclines. All programs are free and open to the public. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Registration is not required. Wear sturdy footwear. Dress…
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Auburn Historical Society Open House
Auburn Historical Society Open House
Our museum is located in the former Tuttle Square School at 41 South Street in Auburn, MA. We are open year-round on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and by appointment. Address: 41 South Street, Auburn, MA 01501 Telephone: 508-832-6856 Email: [email protected]
Grafton Historical Society Open House
Grafton Historical Society Open House
The Grafton Historical Society Museum is full of artifacts, documents, and displays from Grafton’s manufacturing and farming days. There are also numerous personal items preserved, ranging from elegant ladies' dresses and china to civil war diaries and uniforms. There are brand-new shoe samples from Grafton’s shoe factories, historically accurate dioramas of the mills and town…
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Woonsocket Historical Society Open House
Woonsocket Historical Society Open House
Visit with the Woonsocket Historical Society during the Open House. Open Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturdays from Noon to 3 p.m. Learn more about the society at https://woonsockethistoricalsociety.com/.
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Slatersville: Episode 8 Screening
Slatersville: Episode 8 Screening
There will be a screening of Slatersville: America's First Mill Village Episode 8: The Power of Nostalgia at Slatersville Congregational Church. Free will offering at door. Doors open at 7 p.m. Screening will be followed by a filmmaker panel Q & A.
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Auburn Historical Society Open House
Auburn Historical Society Open House
Our museum is located in the former Tuttle Square School at 41 South Street in Auburn, MA. We are open year-round on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and by appointment. Address: 41 South Street, Auburn, MA 01501 Telephone: 508-832-6856 Email: [email protected]
Castle Hill Farm Hike with NPS
Castle Hill Farm Hike with NPS
During the months of December, January, and February, rangers will lead outdoor hikes throughout the Blackstone Valley. Enjoy the crisp area and explore new or familiar territory during the colder months. Please wear sturdy footwear and comfortable gear suitable for the weather. Many hikes will cover uneven terrain (expect exposed roots, rocks, and mud). Bring…
Woonsocket Historical Society Open House
Woonsocket Historical Society Open House
Visit with the Woonsocket Historical Society during the Open House. Open Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturdays from Noon to 3 p.m. Learn more about the society at https://woonsockethistoricalsociety.com/.
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CANCELED: Goat Hill Loop Hike
CANCELED: Goat Hill Loop Hike
DUE TO ICY CONDITIONS, THIS HIKE IS CANCELED Meet at the River Bend Farm Visitor Center parking area (287 Oak Street, Uxbridge). This hike is approximately two miles over rugged forest and rocky surfaces with steep inclines. All programs are free and open to the public. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Registration is…
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2 events,
Auburn Historical Society Open House
Auburn Historical Society Open House
Our museum is located in the former Tuttle Square School at 41 South Street in Auburn, MA. We are open year-round on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and by appointment. Address: 41 South Street, Auburn, MA 01501 Telephone: 508-832-6856 Email: [email protected]
Grafton Historical Society Open House
Grafton Historical Society Open House
The Grafton Historical Society Museum is full of artifacts, documents, and displays from Grafton’s manufacturing and farming days. There are also numerous personal items preserved, ranging from elegant ladies' dresses and china to civil war diaries and uniforms. There are brand-new shoe samples from Grafton’s shoe factories, historically accurate dioramas of the mills and town…
1 event,
Woonsocket Historical Society Open House
Woonsocket Historical Society Open House
Visit with the Woonsocket Historical Society during the Open House. Open Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturdays from Noon to 3 p.m. Learn more about the society at https://woonsockethistoricalsociety.com/.
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POSTPONED: PLANTATION GOODS: A MATERIAL HISTORY OF AMERICAN SLAVERY
POSTPONED: PLANTATION GOODS: A MATERIAL HISTORY OF AMERICAN SLAVERY
>>THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED TO MARCH 5<<< Seth Rockman, associate professor of history at Brown University and author of the recently-published PLANTATION GOODS, A MATERIAL HISTORY OF AMERICAN SLAVERY tells the biggest stories of early American history through the most mundane artifacts: shoes manufactured in Massachusetts for the use of enslaved people in Mississippi, for…
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Auburn Historical Society Open House
Auburn Historical Society Open House
Our museum is located in the former Tuttle Square School at 41 South Street in Auburn, MA. We are open year-round on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and by appointment. Address: 41 South Street, Auburn, MA 01501 Telephone: 508-832-6856 Email: [email protected]
Wolf Hill Forest Preserve Hike
Wolf Hill Forest Preserve Hike
During the months of December, January, and February, rangers will lead outdoor hikes throughout the Blackstone Valley. Enjoy the crisp area and explore new or familiar territory during the colder months. Please wear sturdy footwear and comfortable gear suitable for the weather. Many hikes will cover uneven terrain (expect exposed roots, rocks, and mud). Bring…
Woonsocket Historical Society Open House
Woonsocket Historical Society Open House
Visit with the Woonsocket Historical Society during the Open House. Open Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturdays from Noon to 3 p.m. Learn more about the society at https://woonsockethistoricalsociety.com/.
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Art in Bloom
Art in Bloom
The Grafton Garden Club and the Grafton Historical Society present Art in Bloom. Floral Interpretations by the Grafton Garden Club of the paintings by Carolyn Kinloch-Winkler, renowned Grafton artist. Open to the public, free of charge, February 8 and 9, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
VALLEY TALK: The Birth and Death of a Textile Mill with Bonnie Wade Mucia
VALLEY TALK: The Birth and Death of a Textile Mill with Bonnie Wade Mucia
Industrial mills once dotted the landscape in New England, particularly along the Blackstone River Valley, which extends from Worcester, Massachusetts, to Providence, Rhode Island. These mills are gradually disappearing because they fall into disrepair, require too much maintenance, and are filled with hazardous materials like asbestos. Therefore, tearing them down is more cost-effective. Join genealogist…
Mammoth Rock Loop Hike
Mammoth Rock Loop Hike
Meet at the CCC Camp parking area (205 Westboro Road, Upton). This hike is approximately 2.5 miles over a rugged forest surface with steep inclines. All programs are free and open to the public. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Registration is not required. Wear sturdy footwear. Dress for the weather. Bringing water is encouraged.…
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2 events,
Auburn Historical Society Open House
Auburn Historical Society Open House
Our museum is located in the former Tuttle Square School at 41 South Street in Auburn, MA. We are open year-round on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and by appointment. Address: 41 South Street, Auburn, MA 01501 Telephone: 508-832-6856 Email: [email protected]
Grafton Historical Society Open House
Grafton Historical Society Open House
The Grafton Historical Society Museum is full of artifacts, documents, and displays from Grafton’s manufacturing and farming days. There are also numerous personal items preserved, ranging from elegant ladies' dresses and china to civil war diaries and uniforms. There are brand-new shoe samples from Grafton’s shoe factories, historically accurate dioramas of the mills and town…
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Woonsocket Historical Society Open House
Woonsocket Historical Society Open House
Visit with the Woonsocket Historical Society during the Open House. Open Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturdays from Noon to 3 p.m. Learn more about the society at https://woonsockethistoricalsociety.com/.
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Auburn Historical Society Open House
Auburn Historical Society Open House
Our museum is located in the former Tuttle Square School at 41 South Street in Auburn, MA. We are open year-round on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and by appointment. Address: 41 South Street, Auburn, MA 01501 Telephone: 508-832-6856 Email: [email protected]
Hopedale Parklands Hike with NPS
Hopedale Parklands Hike with NPS
During the months of December, January, and February, rangers will lead outdoor hikes throughout the Blackstone Valley. Enjoy the crisp area and explore new or familiar territory during the colder months. Please wear sturdy footwear and comfortable gear suitable for the weather. Many hikes will cover uneven terrain (expect exposed roots, rocks, and mud). Bring…
Woonsocket Historical Society Open House
Woonsocket Historical Society Open House
Visit with the Woonsocket Historical Society during the Open House. Open Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturdays from Noon to 3 p.m. Learn more about the society at https://woonsockethistoricalsociety.com/.
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Morse Pond Loop Hike
Morse Pond Loop Hike
Douglas State Forest Meet at the Carter’s Field parking area (42.035401148527946, -71.76363848800136). Bathrooms are not available at this site. This hike is approximately 3.5 miles over a compacted gravel surface with mild inclines. All programs are free and open to the public. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Registration is not required. Wear sturdy footwear.…
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2 events,
Auburn Historical Society Open House
Auburn Historical Society Open House
Our museum is located in the former Tuttle Square School at 41 South Street in Auburn, MA. We are open year-round on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and by appointment. Address: 41 South Street, Auburn, MA 01501 Telephone: 508-832-6856 Email: [email protected]
Grafton Historical Society Open House
Grafton Historical Society Open House
The Grafton Historical Society Museum is full of artifacts, documents, and displays from Grafton’s manufacturing and farming days. There are also numerous personal items preserved, ranging from elegant ladies' dresses and china to civil war diaries and uniforms. There are brand-new shoe samples from Grafton’s shoe factories, historically accurate dioramas of the mills and town…
1 event,
Woonsocket Historical Society Open House
Woonsocket Historical Society Open House
Visit with the Woonsocket Historical Society during the Open House. Open Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturdays from Noon to 3 p.m. Learn more about the society at https://woonsockethistoricalsociety.com/.
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Presentation About the Civilian Conservation Corps – Primrose Camp
Presentation About the Civilian Conservation Corps – Primrose Camp
Noted historian and author Marty Podskoch will describe the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Program and its Primrose Camp during the Great Depression. The North Smithfield Heritage Association will also display artifacts from the camp.
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Auburn Historical Society Open House
Auburn Historical Society Open House
Our museum is located in the former Tuttle Square School at 41 South Street in Auburn, MA. We are open year-round on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and by appointment. Address: 41 South Street, Auburn, MA 01501 Telephone: 508-832-6856 Email: [email protected]
Blackall/Ballou Farm Hike with NPS
Blackall/Ballou Farm Hike with NPS
During the months of December, January, and February, rangers will lead outdoor hikes throughout the Blackstone Valley. Enjoy the crisp area and explore new or familiar territory during the colder months. Please wear sturdy footwear and comfortable gear suitable for the weather. Many hikes will cover uneven terrain (expect exposed roots, rocks, and mud). Bring…
Maple Sugaring Weekend
Maple Sugaring Weekend
It’s that sweet time of year again! Join us at River Bend Farm on February 22nd and 23rd for Mass DCR's annual Maple Sugaring Weekend. Guided tours will be offered at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m., and last about 90 minutes. Park staff and our volunteers will take visitors through the…
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Maple Sugaring Weekend
Maple Sugaring Weekend
It’s that sweet time of year again! Join us at River Bend Farm on February 22nd and 23rd for Mass DCR's annual Maple Sugaring Weekend. Guided tours will be offered at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m., and last about 90 minutes. Park staff and our volunteers will take visitors through the…
POSTPONTED: Valley Talks: With These Hands with photographer Steve Dunwell
POSTPONTED: Valley Talks: With These Hands with photographer Steve Dunwell
>>THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED<< Valley Talks, a series of biweekly historical lectures, continues Sunday, February 23 at 1:30 p.m. at the Museum of Work & Culture. This year, all Valley Talks will be presented in a hybrid format, meaning guests have the option of joining the speaker in person at the Museum or online through…
Forest Road Loop Hike
Forest Road Loop Hike
Purgatory Chasm State Reservation Meet at the Purgatory Chasm Visitor Center parking area (198 Purgatory Road, Sutton). Bathrooms are not available at this site. This hike is approximately 3.5 miles over a rocky surface with steep inclines. All programs are free and open to the public. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Registration is not…
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3 events,
Auburn Historical Society Open House
Auburn Historical Society Open House
Our museum is located in the former Tuttle Square School at 41 South Street in Auburn, MA. We are open year-round on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and by appointment. Address: 41 South Street, Auburn, MA 01501 Telephone: 508-832-6856 Email: [email protected]
Tuesday Tea Time Talks: Unions and the Textile Industry
Tuesday Tea Time Talks: Unions and the Textile Industry
Join the museum for the next program in the series on Tuesday, February 25 at 1:30 p.m. Participants will gather in the Union Hall Exhibit, which discusses the role of unions within the Textile Industry, particularly the impact that the ITU, or Independent Textile Union (later the Industrial Trade Union), had on the city of…
Grafton Historical Society Open House
Grafton Historical Society Open House
The Grafton Historical Society Museum is full of artifacts, documents, and displays from Grafton’s manufacturing and farming days. There are also numerous personal items preserved, ranging from elegant ladies' dresses and china to civil war diaries and uniforms. There are brand-new shoe samples from Grafton’s shoe factories, historically accurate dioramas of the mills and town…
2 events,
Woonsocket Historical Society Open House
Woonsocket Historical Society Open House
Visit with the Woonsocket Historical Society during the Open House. Open Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturdays from Noon to 3 p.m. Learn more about the society at https://woonsockethistoricalsociety.com/.
Lippitt After Dark
Lippitt After Dark
Step back in time to a February evening in 1875 with Lippitt House Museum’s “Lippitt After Dark” program on Wednesday, February 26th and Thursday, February 27th. Experience the beautifully preserved interiors of Lippitt House as if family members and the servants who worked in the house have just departed each room. “In 1875, Henry…
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Lippitt After Dark
Lippitt After Dark
Step back in time to a February evening in 1875 with Lippitt House Museum’s “Lippitt After Dark” program on Wednesday, February 26th and Thursday, February 27th. Experience the beautifully preserved interiors of Lippitt House as if family members and the servants who worked in the house have just departed each room. “In 1875, Henry…