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Hike the SNETT
Hike the SNETT
Hike the SNETT (Southern New England Trunkline Trail) in Franklin. Meet at the Franklin Trailhead at 234 Grove Street, Franklin, MA. This hike is approximately four miles over easy terrain, paved surface. All programs are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. An adult must accompany children. Appropriate for ages 12 and…
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3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
3 events,
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
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…
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/.
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
2 events,
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
Hearts and Crafts
Hearts and Crafts
We all know the best card is a handmade one. Learn about the history of the VALENTINE and its connection to Worcester with Worcester Historical Museum's Executive Director Bill Wallace. And after the history lesson, make your own valentine in the style of Worcester's famous valentine businesswoman Esther Howland. We provide all the materials, and…
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3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
4 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]
Winter Photography Walk
Winter Photography Walk
>>>THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED TO SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd at 10 a.m.<<< Enjoy a walk at the Blackstone Gorge and learn how to take great photographs in wintertime. This short hike will be led by a park ranger and a photographer in the Volunteers-in-Parks program. Bring water and come dressed for the weather.
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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VALLEY TALKS: Making Art History
VALLEY TALKS: Making Art History
Born in St. Andrews, New Brunswick in 1828, Edward Mitchell Bannister’s talent for drawing and painting was noted in his childhood, but it was not until he came to Providence in 1869 that he was able to work full time as a painter. His genius for his craft, his noted charm, and his prominent and…
Hike to Goat Hill Lock
Hike to Goat Hill Lock
Hike to Goat Hill Lock in Uxbridge, MA. Meet at the River Bend Farm Visitor Center, 287 Oak Street, Uxbridge. This hike is approximately two miles round trip over moderate terrain, rugged forest trail. All programs are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. An adult must accompany children. Appropriate for ages…
1 event,
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
3 events,
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
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…
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/.
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
1 event,
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
1 event,
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
4 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]
Superb Owl Weekend Birding Hike
Superb Owl Weekend Birding Hike
Even in the quietest months of winter, there is still a flurry of activity in nature. Take a walk with a local birder and a park ranger to explore Blackstone River State Park. Meet in front of the kiosk next to the Ashton Viaduct. Field guides, binoculars, and Junior Birder books will be available. Program…
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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Hike the Sparrow and Grouse Trail
Hike the Sparrow and Grouse Trail
Hike the Sparrow and Grouse Trail at Upton State Forest. Meet at the CCC Camp parking area (42.209180, -71.608770). This hike is approximately 3.5 miles over moderate terrain, steep incline, rugged forest trail. All programs are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. An adult must accompany children. Appropriate for ages 12…
2 events,
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
Hearts and Drafts at Redemption Rock Brewing
Hearts and Drafts at Redemption Rock Brewing
We all know the best card is a homemade one. Learn more about the history of the Valentine and its connection to Worcester in partnership with our friends at Redemption Rock. After a little history lesson – and a beer or two, you can make your very own Valentine in the style of Esther Howland.…
3 events,
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
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…
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/.
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
1 event,
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
2 events,
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
Community Quilting Bee
Community Quilting Bee
The Museum of Work and Culture is hosting a Community Quilting Bee on Friday, February 16, and Saturday, February 17, from 10 am to 4 pm, in anticipation of its upcoming Welcome Blanket exhibit, opening in September 2024! The Community Quilting Bee will be held in collaboration with the Blackstone Valley Piecemakers Quilting Guild, who…
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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]
North Smithfield Heritage Walk
North Smithfield Heritage Walk
This month's Heritage Walk will visit Booth Pond, Pine Hill, and Souza Farm. Meet at Aldi’s parking lot at Dowling Village. Find event updates at https://fb.me/e/1NqpDDKkr.
Community Quilting Bee
Community Quilting Bee
The Museum of Work and Culture is hosting a Community Quilting Bee on Friday, February 16, and Saturday, February 17, from 10 am to 4 pm, in anticipation of its upcoming Welcome Blanket exhibit, opening in September 2024! The Community Quilting Bee will be held in collaboration with the Blackstone Valley Piecemakers Quilting Guild, who…
3 events,
Hike the Tri-State Marker Loop
Hike the Tri-State Marker Loop
Hike the Tri-State Maret Loop at Douglas State Forest. Meet at the parking area by the Wallum Lake Boat Launch (42.021936, -71.767987). This hike is approximately five miles round trip over moderate terrain, mild elevation, loose graveled surface. All programs are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. An adult must accompany…
VALLEY TALKS: Making History Alive: The Work of Historical Re-Enactors
VALLEY TALKS: Making History Alive: The Work of Historical Re-Enactors
Civil War living historians and reenactors do not simply buy and wear costumes that resemble the period. Reenacting requires a great deal of research, dedication and hard work, particularly when going back in time to one of the country’s most difficult periods. Denise and Paul Bourget will discuss the process of becoming Civil War re-enactors…
Bathsheba Spooner: The Tragic and True Crime Story of 1778
Bathsheba Spooner: The Tragic and True Crime Story of 1778
The tragic and true 1778 Crime story presented by storyteller Sari Bittocks. Learn about the fascinating scandal that led to the unfortunate demise of Joshua Spooner at the hands of his wife in Brookfield, MA. The real question is was Bathshseba really silenced and put to death? Come hear, and you be the judge. Call…
2 events,
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
Mammoth Mills Cleanup
Mammoth Mills Cleanup
Join North Smithfield Heritage Association at a cleanup at the future Mammoth Mills Park. Volunteers will be removing brush from the site.
3 events,
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
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…
3 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/.
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
Smithsonian Traveling Trunk Activity
Smithsonian Traveling Trunk Activity
The Museum of Work & Culture, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society, will host a free Smithsonian Traveling Trunk family activity on Wednesday, February 21 at 11 am. Led by museum educators, Extra and Ordinary: Overlooked Stories of Extraordinary Women is a multimedia activity narrated by a fictional archivist tasked with researching for…
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3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
1 event,
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
3rd Annual Inside & Out Exhibit
ValleyCAST welcomes back the New England Sculptors Association for another beautiful and unique exhibit of sculpture inside the gallery, out on the Community Plaza, and around the grounds of the Whitin Mill Complex. Two prizes for favorites will be awarded by people’s choice; one for the on-line gallery and one for the in-person the gallery. There will also…
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]
Maple Sugaring Weekend
Maple Sugaring Weekend
Learn how maple syrup is made! Free tours will be offered at 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, and 2 pm, and last about 90 minutes. Tours include indoor and outdoor elements. First come, first serve. Appropriate for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reasonable accommodations are available upon advance request.
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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Maple Sugaring Weekend
Maple Sugaring Weekend
Learn how maple syrup is made! Free tours will be offered at 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, and 2 pm, and last about 90 minutes. Tours include indoor and outdoor elements. First come, first serve. Appropriate for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reasonable accommodations are available upon advance request.
Hike the Blackstone River Greenway
Hike the Blackstone River Greenway
Hike the Blackstone River Greenway in Worcester. Meet at the Millbury Street Parking Area (42.218979, -71.783875). This hike is approximately 2.75 miles round trip over easy terrain, paved surface. All programs are free and open to the public. Registration is not required. An adult must accompany children. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Dress 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]
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/.
Premiere of “Our Town Lincoln”
Premiere of “Our Town Lincoln”
Join Rhode Island PBS for the community premiere of the Our Town: Lincoln documentary, made possible by the residents and friends of Lincoln. The Great Road Heritage Campus and Hearthside are featured! The screening will take place at Lincoln High School on Wednesday, February 28. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. To attend this free-of-charge…
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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]
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/.