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    Amesbury

  • Tattoos: Then and Now , Amesbury Print this event
  • The Inkwell Body Art Studio, LLC
  • Friday 6:00pm  
  • Friday 7:00pm  
  • Saturday 1:00pm  
  • Saturday 3:00pm  
  • Saturday 5:00pm  
  • Sunday 1:00pm  
  • Sunday 3:00pm  
  • Learn about the history, symbolism, art, and evolution of the tattoo, and their significance in our unique Maritime history. ARTSFEST
  • Directions: 19 Macy St, Route 110, Napa Plaza, Amesbury MA 01913 Take 95 N toward Salisbury/Portsmouth NH.Take Exit 58B/ Rte 110 W toward 495/Amesbury. Merge onto Rte 110/John Green Leaf Whittier Hwy/Macy St.
  • Event Length: 30 minutes
  • Participation limit: 10
  • Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Upper Millyard Walking Tour, Amesbury Print this event
  • Town of Amesbury
  • The Millyard Walking Tour is self guided by signs that describe this important area of industrial innovation and growth. SGT , OPEN DOOR ALL
  • Directions: Market Square Amesbury, MA 01915 From 95 take Exit 59B and follow Rte 110 to the first set of lights. At the light take a right onto Elm St and follow Elm to the center of Amesbury.
  • Point of departure: The archway located in downtown Amesbury at Market Square.
  • Easy Walk, Paved road/sidewalk, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Restrooms nearby, Well behaved, leashed dogs welcome
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  • Gardner-Battis Farm , Amesbury Print this event
  • Town of Amesbury & Lake Gardner Beach Association
  • Follow marked trails from the beach front at gorgeous Lake Gardner to Battis Farm's community Garden with criss-crossing trails that lead you to the scenic views at the top of Po Hill or to Amesbury's environmental center at Camp Kent. SGT, OPEN DOOR ALL, GO OUTDOORS
  • Directions: High St Amesbury MA, 01915 From 95 take Exit 59B and follow Rte 110 to the first set of lights. At the light take a right onto Elm St and follow Elm to the center of Amesbury. From center go toward Exeter bear left when the road splits approx. 1/2 mile past center onto South Hampton Rd. Follow for approximately 4 miles to Battis Farm on the left.
  • Point of departure: There are two points of departure: 1. Battis Farm off So. Hampton Road and 2. Lake Garnder Beach off High Street.
  • Event Length: 45 minutes round trip
  • Distance: 2+ miles - Lake Gardner to Battis farm and back
  • Easy Walk, Strenuous Hike, Gravel/dirt paths, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby, Well behaved, leashed dogs welcome
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  • Bike the Amesbury Treasures, Amesbury Print this event
  • Amesbury Treasures
  • Follow the map to visit all fifteen of the Amesbury Treasures. The following historical sites will be open and free of charge from 10am-4pm on Saturday: Lowell’s Boat Shop Mary Baker Eddy Historic House, Bartlett Museum, Macy-Colby House, Whittier Home, The Amesbury Hat Museum, Salisbury Point Station, Amesbury Carriage Museum, Rocky Hill Meeting House, Alliance Park, The Powder House, Training Field, Patten’s Pond, The Captains Well, & Golgotha Burial Ground. Go ahead, see how many treasures you can find along your journey! GO OUTDOORS, SGT, OPEN DOOR S (10-4) begin anytime, anywhere!
  • Directions: Maps will be available at all treasures, and also by visiting: http://www.calmvalley.org/images/general/2006_treasuresmap_04_CD_jacket.jpg
  • Paved road/sidewalk, Heart-Healthy event
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  • Cider Hill Farm Tour, Amesbury Print this event
  • Cider Hill Farm
  • Cider Hill Farm is open all weekend offering access to their expansive fields for pick-your-own raspberries, nectarines, peaches, apples and pumpkins, and kids will be able to enjoy a tractor drawn hayride through the fragrant fields. Be sure to ask about the farm's efforts with alternative energy and wind power. GO GREEN, OPEN DOOR ALL (8am-6pm) SGT
  • Directions: 45 Fern Ave. Amesbury, MA 01915 From 95 take Exit 59B and follow Rte 110 to the first set of lights. At the light take a right onto Elm St and follow Elm to the center of Amesbury. Turn right at the rotary onto Market Street (also marked Rte 150) and follow it 1 mi north to take a right onto Fern Ave. The farm store will be 800' ahead on the left.
  • Easy Walk, Gravel/dirt paths, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Explore a wine vineyard!, Amesbury Print this event
  • Jewell Towne Vineyards
  • At the Jewell Towne Vineyard Winery you can learn about the wine making process from vine to bottle on our guided tours and stay for a complimentary wine tasting. Discover premium wines made from locally grown grapes. Jewell Towne has been producing premium red, white and rose wine since 1994. OPEN DOOR SS (1-5)
  • Directions: 183 Whitehall Rd. Amesbury, MA 01915 From 95 take Exit 59B and follow Rte 110 to the first set of lights. At the light take a right onto Elm St and follow Elm to the center of Amesbury. At the rotary bear right onto Friend St. Follow to Whitehall Rd on the right, and follow to the Amesbury-NH border and the entrance to the winery is on the right.
  • Easy Walk, Gravel/dirt paths, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Kayaking the Powow River , Amesbury Print this event
  • Camp Kent Environmental Center
  • Friday 5:00pm  
  • PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION DOES NOT BEGIN FOR THIS EVENT UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15. Come paddle with us! This program is intended for participants with little to no experience and will teach those involved basic kayaking safety and introductory strokes. Participants should wear clothing that can get wet and bring drinking water. Camp Kent will provide the kayaks and life jackets. This program is intended for participants age ten and above. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration deadline for this program is Friday, September 19, 2008. Register by calling 978-388-0359. LIMITED AVAILABILITY, GO OUTDOORS
  • Directions: From 95 take Exit 59B and follow Rte 110 to the first set of lights. At the light take a right onto Elm St and follow Elm to the center of Amesbury. At the rotary take a right onto Market St(Rte 150) and follow to where the road splits bearing left onto Southampton Rd. Follow to #92 on the left. There is a sign indicating the presence of Camp Kent Environmental Center.
  • Point of departure: Camp Kent Environmental Center
  • Event Length: 2 hours
  • Participation limit: 9
  • Heart-Healthy event, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Riverwalk Walking Tour, Amesbury Print this event
  • Town of Amesbury
  • The Riverwalk is one of Amesbury’s undiscovered gems. Beautiful scenery and nature surround kids, young and old, while they stroll, bike, roller-blade or just discover the beautiful historic area of Amesbury, MA. GO OUTDOORS, SGT, OPEN DOOR ALL
  • Directions: Market Square Amesbury, MA 01913 From 95 take Exit 59B and follow Rte 110 to the first set of lights. At the light take a right onto Elm St and follow Elm to the center of Amesbury. From the Center take Water Street down to the Riverwalk entrance in the Lower Millyard.
  • Point of departure: Amesbury Lower Millyard
  • Easy Walk, Paved road/sidewalk, Heart-Healthy event, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Parking onsite, Well behaved, leashed dogs welcome
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  • Amesbury Hat Museum, Amesbury Print this event
  • The Amesbury Hat Museum
  • Visit the Amesbury Hat Museum featuring a wonderful collection of high fashion ladies' hats and mens' hats made by the skilled artisans and designers of the Historic Merrimac Hat Corporation of Amesbury, MA. On display are historical photographs and other memorabilia produced by the Merrimac Hat Corporation starting in 1856. * See also "Bicycle tour of the Amesbury Treasures" OPEN DOOR S (10-4)
  • Directions: 9 Water street Amesbury MA 01913 Take 95 N toward Salisbury/Portsmouth NH. Take Exit 58B/ Rte 110 W toward 495/Amesbury. Merge onto Rte 110/John Greenleaf Whittier Hwy/Macy St. Turn right onto Elm St. Turn left onto Water St.
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  • The Art of Boat Building, Amesbury Print this event
  • Lowell's Boat Shop: A national landmark and working museum
  • Come visit the birthplace of the legendary fishing Dory. Founded by Simeon Lowell in 1793, the boat shop designed and produced some of the finest small fishing vessels used by American mariners. The shop is a "working museum" where visitors can see boats under construction. See Also "Bicycle Tour of the Amesbury Treasures" OPEN DOORS S (10-4)
  • Directions: 459 Main Street Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913 Take 95 N toward Salisbury/Portsmouth NH. Take Exit 58B/ Rte 110 W toward 495/Amesbury. Merge onto Rte 110/John Greenleaf Whittier Hwy/Macy St. Turn left onto Clarks Rd, Turn left onto Main St.
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  • Historic Macy-Colby House, Amesbury Print this event
  • Macy-Colby House
  • The Macy-Colby House is a historically significant 18th century salt box style house. The house was first built in 1654 by Thomas Macy, a merchant who served as Åmesbury's first Town Clerk. See also, "Bicycle Tour of the Amesbury Treasures" event. OPEN DOOR S (10-4)
  • Directions: 259 Main Street Amesbury, MA 01913 Take 95 N toward Salisbury/Portsmouth NH. Take Exit 58B/ Rte 110 W toward 495/Amesbury. Merge onto Rte 110/John Greenleaf Whittier Hwy/Macy St. Turn Left onto Main St.
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  • Mary Baker Eddy House, Amesbury Print this event
  • Mary Baker Eddy Historic House
  • Mary Baker Eddy, founder of the Church of Christ, Scientist in 1879, was a guest in this home during the summer and early fall of 1868 and again briefly in 1870. Mrs. Eddy found the Bagley home a quiet refuge for Bible study and she did some of her earliest writing on Christian Science in this historic house. See also, "Bicylce Tour of the Amesbury Treasures" event OPEN DOOR S
  • Directions: 277 Main St. Amesbury, MA 01913 Take 95 N toward Salisbury/Portsmouth NH. Take Exit 58B/Rte 110 W toward 495/Amesbury. Merge onto Rte 110/John Greenleaf Whittier Hwy/Macy St. Turn left onto Main St.
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  • Visit the Whittier Home, Amesbury Print this event
  • Whittier Home
  • Visit the home of John Greenleaf Whittier, the famous abolitionist, journalist, poet and essayist. Known as the Quaker Poet, John Greenleaf Whittier lived in Amesbury for his adult life where he produced most of his works, including his famous poem "Snowbound." Guided tour includes the historic house and artifacts as they were when Whittier lived there. See also "Bicycle tour of the Amesbury Treasures" event OPEN DOOR S (10-4)
  • Directions: 86 Friend St. Amesbury, MA 01913 Take 95 N toward Salisbury/Portsmouth NH. Take Exit 58B /RT-110 W toward 495/Amesbury. Merge onto Rte 110/John Greenleaf Whittier Hwy/Macy St. Turn right onto Main St. Stay straight to go onto School St/Rte 150. Enter next rotary and take 3rd exit onto Friend St.
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  • Amesbury Artifacts, Amesbury Print this event
  • The Bartlett Museum
  • The Bartlett Museum is a repository for artifacts relating to Amesbury, Ma. and the immediate surrounding area, and is a true hidden gem of Essex County. Artifacts date from prehistory to the present. Exhibits include: a time line of events in the history of Amesbury; replicas of a colonial kitchen and a Victorian parlor; a natural history room; a schoolroom; a carriage house; and a major exhibit, which changes periodically; and a carriage house. See also "Bicycle Tour of the Amesbury Treasures" DOOR OPEN S (10-4)
  • Directions: 270 Main St Amesbury, MA 01913 Take 95 to Rte. to 110 W. Take a Left onto Main St. Museum is 1/4 mile up street, on left. Park in front or behind building.
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  • Rocky Hill Meeting House, Amesbury Print this event
  • Rocky Hill Meeting House
  • Visit The Rocky Hill Meeting House, the best preserved example of an original 18th century meeting house interior in New England. Built in 1785, it replaced a c. 1715 meeting house for the West Parish of Salisbury and was strategically placed along the only road that crossed (via ferry) the swift Powow River and led travelers to the Salisbury Point area and onward towards Portsmouth. George Washington paused here to greet the townspeople on his northward journey in 1789. See also "Bicycle Tour of Amesbury Treasures" OPEN DOOR S (10-4)
  • Directions: 4 Portsmouth Rd. Amesbury MA, 01913 Take 95 N toward Salisbury/Portsmouth NH. Take Exit 58B/ RT-110W toward 495/Amesbury. Merge onto Rte 110/John Greenleaf Whittier Hwy/Macy St. Turn right onto Elm St. Turn right onto Goss Ave. Turn right onto Portsmouth Rd.
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    Andover

  • Explore Shawsheen Village, Andover Print this event
  • Andover Historical Society
  • Saturday 8:30am  
  • Discover one man’s fascinating vision of a corporate community where company managers and their families lived and worked together in a virtually self-contained environment. The tour will point out company facilities, homes, and community spaces that were all designed and envisioned by one man.
  • Directions: York St Andover, MA 01810^ (Brickstone Sq) Rte 495 to Exit 41 (Andover, Rte 28) Turn left at 1st set of lights onto Haverhill St (Rte 133). Take 2nd left onto York St. Entrance to Brickstone Sq (large complex of industrial buildings) is on right Depart: Back right corner of lot closest to York St.
  • Point of departure: Corner of lot closest to York Street.
  • Event Length: 90 min.
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    Beverly

  • Beverly Farms Walk, Beverly Print this event
  • Beverly Historical Society & Museum
  • Sunday 2:00pm  
  • Join local historian and author Ed Brown of the Beverly Historical Society & Museum and Nancy Coffee of the Beverly Farms History Project for a leisurely walk through the heart of historic Beverly Farms, once part of the storied Gold Coast. Though much has changed, fascinating evidence of the past can still be seen. Hear stories of the wealthy summer residents of the past and of the local tradesmen who made a living catering to them; view the homes of giants of the law and Prohibition bootleggers. Visit West Beach, a landmark since the 17th century, perhaps the most unique community beach corporation in the state. See the one-time commercial "heart" of Beverly Farms in the days when the stage coach stopped there.
  • Directions: 705 Hale Street Beverly, MA 01915 From Rte 128 Take Exit 17 (Grapevine Rd/Beverly Farms) 1.5 miles right on Hale St at ornamental fountain to stop sign at Beverly Farms Sq. Take right & St. John’s Church is located 75 yards on left.
  • Point of departure: The parking lot of St. John's Episcopal Church at 705 Hale Street
  • Event Length: One hour
  • Distance: 1.5 miles
  • Participation limit: 30
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Easy Walk, Paved road/sidewalk, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Parking onsite
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  • Discovering Lynch Park, Beverly Print this event
  • Lynch Park Advisory Committee
  • Saturday 12:00pm  
  • Saturday 1:00pm  
  • Saturday 2:00pm  
  • Saturday 3:00pm  
  • Revisit the glory days of President Taft's Gold Coast, where world-famous millionaires enjoyed the ocean breezes. Self guided tours of Lynch Park take you from the Italian garden to the spectacular view from the point to the century-old carriage house where there will be contemporary Beverly based artists work on display. One hour tours available on the hour. GO OUTDOORS OPEN DOOR Saturday (12-4)
  • Directions: 55 Ober St. Beverly, MA 01915 From Rte 128 Take Exit 18 (Rte 22/Beverly/Essex)Turn right on Rte 22 (Essex St) Travel 1 mile passing over railroad tracks. Turn left on Corning St. At third stop sign take right on Neptune St. At top of incline the road becomes Ober St and you will see a stone wall. Take second entrance on left. Lynch park is a 1 mile walk from Montserrat train depot. From the train parking lot take a right onto Essex St & it is a 1 minute walk to Corning St.
  • Event Length: 1 hour tours on the hour, Sat 12-4
  • Distance: 1/4 mile
  • Easy Walk, Paved road/sidewalk, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Art of Revitalization, Beverly Print this event
  • Redbrick Art Center
  • A century ago this Beverly Artist's hub was a factory building part of a quarter mile stretch of the United Shoe Machinery Corporation that locals referred to as "The Shoe." It now stands as a symbol of heritage transformation. Take a self 1st fl tour of the now Redbrick Art Center filled with galleries, classrooms, Clay Dreaming Pottery Studio & Monet's Garden Art Cafe. Witness the fascinating structural and cultural transformation of a local gem. As you are passing though, see how many architectural details and evidence still remains of the building's previous life. Art activities for kids will be available. GO KIDS OPEN DOOR S (11-3)
  • Directions: 95 Rantoul Street Beverly MA 01915 From Rt 128 Take Exit 22E (Rte 62/Beverly) stay on Rt 62 (Elliott Street) (3 miles) until you reach Rantoul St. Take a right & Redbrick Art Center is less than 1 mile on your left.
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Easy Walk, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Hospital Pt. Lighthouse , Beverly Print this event
  • Hospital Point Lighthouse, U.S. Coast Guard
  • Saturday 12:00pm  
  • Saturday 1:00pm  
  • Saturday 2:00pm  
  • Saturday 3:00pm  
  • Sunday 12:00pm  
  • Sunday 1:00pm  
  • Sunday 2:00pm  
  • Sunday 3:00pm  
  • As one of Beverly's most familiar landmarks this lighthouse commands a spectacular view of not only Salem Sound, but also 3 other lighthouses at Baker's Island, Winter Island, and Marblehead. Visitors will be guided by members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary up a winding staircase and then up a seven-step ladder to the lantern room, and from there they will pass through the hatch onto the gallery balcony to enjoy the spectacular views. Don't forget to bring your cameras!
  • Directions: Bayview Ave. Beverly,MA 01915 From Rte 128 Take Exit 18 (Rte 22/Beverly/Essex)Turn right on Rte 22 (Essex St) Travel 1 mile passing over railroad tracks. Turn left on Corning St. At third stop sign Corning St becomes Bay View Ave. Proceed straight thru stop sign & Lighthouse is ahead on left. Hospital Point is a 1 mile walk from Montserrat train depot. From the train parking lot take a right onto Essex St & it is a 1 minute walk to Corning St.
  • Heart-Healthy event
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  • Diverse Habitats @ Long Hill, Beverly Print this event
  • The Trustees of Reservations
  • Come and explore forests, fields, wetlands, orchards, and gardens in one beautiful location in Beverly. Long Hill is a 100 acre property of natural woodlands surrounding 5 acres of cultivated gardens. Follow the self-guided 90 minute landscape tour on two miles of trails to explore vernal pools, native flora, resident fauna, or simply enjoy the gardens. This is a wonderful place for a picnic. OPEN DOOR ALL GO OUTDOORS!
  • Directions: 572 Essex St Beverly, MA 01915 From Rte 128 Take Exit 18 (Rte 22/Beverly/Essex) Turn left onto Rte 22 North (Essex St) for approx. 1.3 miles. Bear left at fork, continuing on Rte 22 for another 0.2 miles. Long Hill sign & brick gate posts will be on your left. Proceed straight up driveway to parking area.
  • Point of departure: Point of departure: Parking area, bulleting board contains detailed maps.
  • Gravel/dirt paths, Heart-Healthy event, Parking onsite, Well behaved, leashed dogs welcome
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  • Montfest!, Beverly Print this event
  • Montserrat College of Art
  • Montserrat College of Art's Annual Montfest will take place on the common and include "Art in the Park," an arts and crafts sale. Enjoy music throughout the day in the gazebo, films, and drop-in art demonstrations featuring the college's faculty. OPEN DOOR S (11-3)
  • Directions: 23 Essex St. Beverly, MA 01915^ Rte 128 to Exit 18 (Rte 22/Beverly/Essex). Turn right on Rte 22 (Essex St) and go for 2 mi. At 1st traffic light, you will see the Beverly Common and Montserrat’s main academic building across the intersection. You MUST turn right onto Dane St (Essex St is one-way here).Take 1st left onto Knowlton St. Take the 1st left onto Winter St (Essex St runs perpendicular at the far end) College straight ahead.
  • Paved road/sidewalk, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • History of Transportation, Beverly Print this event
  • Beverly Historical Society & Museum
  • An open house at the Beverly Historical Society & Museum's renowned Walker Transportation Collection. From an age dominated by horse power and wagons to our present period overshadowed by supersonic jet aircraft and sports utility-vehicles, the Walker Transportation Collection has something to captivate anyone’s attention. If it moved within, around, or above New England; the Collection most likely has a photo of it! Even for those things that didn’t actually move — but are closely related to a transportation mode — a photograph or pamphlet probably exists in our files: train depots, grand resort hotels, motels, drive-ins, theatres, airports, gas stations, fire departments, train depots, car barns, garages, bridges, and diners. Come explore! OPEN DOOR Sat (11-3)
  • Directions: 117 Cabot St. Beverly, MA 01915 117 Cabot St Beverly MA 01915 From Rte 128 Take Exit 22E (Rte 62/Beverly) stay on Rte 62 (Elliott St) until you reach Cabot St (5 miles). Take a right on Cabot St & stay on Cabot Street thru downtown Beverly. John Cabot House is located on the left side of St.
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Art of Etching Workshop, Beverly Print this event
  • Montserrat College of Art
  • Saturday 10:00am  
  • PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION DOES NOT BEGIN FOR THIS EVENT UNTIL SEPTEMBER 22. Please join us from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for an an introduction workshop to the art of etching. Used by goldsmiths and other metal workers to decorate guns, armor, cups and plates, etching has been known in Europe since the Middle Ages at least and may go back to antiquity. Space is limited; please email CE@montserrat.edu to reserve a place. Visit our website, www.montserrat.edu, for additional information on Montfest and other Continuing Education art programs. LIMITED AVAILABILITY
  • Directions: 572 Essex Ave. Beverly MA 01915^ Rte 128 to Exit 18 (Rt 22/Beverly/Essex). Turn right on Rte 22 (Essex St) and go for 2 mi. At 1st traffic light, you will see the Beverly Common and Montserrat’s main academic building across the intersection. You MUST turn right onto Dane St (Essex St is one-way here).Take 1st left onto Knowlton St. Take the 1st left onto Winter St (Essex St runs perpendicular at the far end) College straight ahead.
  • Point of departure: Beverly Common and in the college's Hardie Building.
  • Event Length: 3 hours
  • Within walking distance to a T-location
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  • Work with The Food Project, Beverly Print this event
  • The Food Project - North Shore
  • Saturday 9:30am  
  • Please join us for a morning of work, service and learning. Our DIRT Crew (Dynamic, Intelligent, Responsible, Teenagers) brings together people from all over the North Shore to grow healthy produce for local farmers' markets and hunger relief organizations. Come learn more about where your food comes from and have fun working on our farm. GO GREEN
  • Directions: 572 Essex Ave Beverly, MA 01915 From Rte 128 Take Exit 18 (Rte 22/Beverly/Essex) Turn left onto Rte 22 North (Essex St) for approx. 1.3 miles. Bear left at fork, continuing on Rte 22 for another 0.2 miles. Long Hill sign & brick gate posts will be on your left. Proceed up the driveway, & turn right just past the yellow farmhouse.
  • Event Length: 3 hours
  • Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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    Boxford

  • Boxford's Chapman Way Hike, Boxford Print this event
  • BTA/BOLT
  • Sunday 1:00pm  
  • Take a walk in the woods on ancient Chapman Way traversing around an old Boxford graveyard, past Lowe's Pond, a beaver lodge, wooded areas, Round Top Park, and a country road that will bring us to the charming Kelsey Arboretum. There will be one car available to those who wish to explore the Arboretum instead of doing the return walk. Bring water, a snack, bug spray, walking shoes, and perhaps binoculars and field guides to fully experience this gorgeous wooded trail through Boxford Village. GO OUTDOORS
  • Directions: 1 Elm Street Boxford, MA 01921 Take 95 N toward N.H./Maine. Take the Topsfield Rd Exit 52, toward Boxford. Turn Left onto Topsfield Rd, then take a right onto Elm St.
  • Point of departure: Behind Boxford Community Center (Yellow building)
  • Event Length: 2 Hour (round trip)
  • Easy Walk, Gravel/dirt paths
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  • Boxford's Bald Hill Hike, Boxford Print this event
  • BTA/BOLT
  • Saturday 9:00am  
  • Join us for a walk through this secluded and pristine network of heavily wooded trails that wind through forests, swamps, and ponds to the majestic Bald Hill Reservation with it's peak reaching 243 feet. You will notice a wealth of flora, fauna, and bursting wildlife along your way. Bring along your field guides and binoculars. Moderate terrain. GO OUTDOORS
  • Directions: 75 Middleton Road Boxford 01921 Take 95 N toward N.H./Maine. Take the Topsfield Rd. Exit 52 toward Boxford. Turn Left onto Topsfield Rd, left onto Main St, and another left onto Middleton Rd.
  • Point of departure: Steel gate entrance on Middleton Rd.
  • Event Length: 2-2 1/2 hrs
  • Gravel/dirt paths, Heart-Healthy event
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  • Hardy American Plants, Boxford Print this event
  • Horticultural Society of Boxford
  • Sunday 3:00pm  
  • Sunday 4:00pm  
  • The Kelsey Arboretum, preserved and maintained by the Horticultural Society of Boxford, displays H.P. Kelsey's "Hardy American Plants" the signature for his well-known Kelsey Highlands Nursery from 1929 - 1961. Walk through 3 acres and learn about this noted conservationist, landscape architect, and nurseryman. * See Chapman Way Walk, Boxford GO OUTDOORS
  • Directions: 18 Kelsey Rd. Boxford, MA 01921 Take 95 to Exit 53, Rte 97. Follow Rte 97 West toward Boxford and take the second left onto Kelsey Rd.
  • Event Length: 1 hour
  • Participation limit: 30
  • Easy Walk, Gravel/dirt paths, Well behaved, leashed dogs welcome
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    Danvers

  • History&Harmony @ Glen Magna , Danvers Print this event
  • Glen Magna Farms, Danvers Historical Society
  • Friday 5:30pm  
  • Experience sweeping lawns, a garden statuary, winding paths and a mini-arboretum filled with unusual trees and shrubs. Stroll the historic gardens of Glen Magna Farms and then be soothed and inspired by the sweet sounds of "The Essex Harmony Singing School Ensemble", inside the Colonial Revival mansion. Music historian and Essex Harmony Founder/Director Glenn Mairo along with the Danvers Historical Society invite you to unwind, relax and enjoy this unbeatable combination History and Harmony. Light refreshments will be served, stroll the gardens and grounds 5:30-6:15, choral presentation at 6:30. GO OUTDOORS
  • Directions: Ingersoll St. Danvers, MA 01923 From Rte 95 or 128 North Rte. 1 (Exit 44B). Follow Rte 1 to the Danvers, Centre St exit. Turn left at the end of the exit ramp & continue for a 1/4 mile. Take a left onto Ingersoll Street. Follow the signs to the Glen Magna Farms parking area.
  • Event Length: 1 1/2 hours
  • Participation limit: 65
  • Easy Walk, Gravel/dirt paths, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Civil War Baseball, Danvers Print this event
  • Essex Base Ball Organization
  • Sunday 1:00pm  
  • Sunday 3:00pm  
  • Witness the game of "base ball" (two words in the 19th century) as it was played in 1861 as the Essex Base Ball Organization hosts their rivals the Melrose Pondfielders in a series of games. Base ball in this period was a respectable game so the umpire may impose a fine for any inappropriate language or gambling. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and shout our HUZZAH for the home team. GO KIDS
  • Directions: 57 Forest St. Danvers, MA 01923 Rte 1 or 95 North or South to Rte 62. Proceed East on Rte. 62 to a right onto Forest St. Proceed 1/4 mile then turn right into the Park's main entrance.
  • Event Length: 2 hours
  • Gravel/dirt paths
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  • Archeology @ Nurse Homestead , Danvers Print this event
  • The Robert S. Peabody Museum of Archeology, The Danvers Alarm List Company at the Rebecca Nurse Homestead, University of Southern Maine
  • Guided tours of the 17th century Rebecca Nurse Homestead will be given, and the fascinating results of a comprehensive archaeological survey of the Homestead will be discussed and artifacts will be on display. Participants will be invited to sift though the dirt from one of the test pits.* See also Danvers Bi-Peds Walk that begins after this event. GO KIDS OPEN DOOR SS (10-2)
  • Directions: 149 Pine St. Danvers, MA 01923 From Rte 128 take Exit 24, Endicott Street towards the Liberty Tree Mall. Take a right onto Sylvan St. Go through two lights; take a left onto Pine St. Homestead is 1/2 mile on the left.
  • Participation limit: 25
  • Easy Walk, Gravel/dirt paths, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Danvers History Walk, Danvers Print this event
  • Danvers Bi-Peds
  • Saturday 2:00pm  
  • Join us on a pleasant and informative walk connecting with events at Rebecca Nurse Homestead and the Page, pointing out historic places such as town hall and the Library along the way. If possible, at least part of the walk will weave through the old rail bed. GO OUTDOORS
  • Directions: 149 Pine St. Danvers MA 01923 From Rte 128 take Exit 24, Endicott Street towards the Liberty Tree Mall. Take a right onto Sylvan St. Go through two lights; take a left onto Pine St. Homestead is 1/2 mile on the left.
  • Point of departure: The Rebecca Nurse Homestead
  • Event Length: 2 hrs
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    Essex

  • Cruising the Essex River, Essex Print this event
  • Essex River Cruises & Charters
  • Saturday 8:30am  
  • Join us for a narrated sightseeing tour that winds down the beautiful Essex River aboard Essex River Queen, a pontoon boat. Notice the abundant wildlife and changing landscape along your trip. Bring along your binoculars and sketchbooks! You're bound to be inspired... GO KIDS LIMITED AVAILABILITY
  • Directions: 35 Dodge St. Essex, MA From Rte 128 take Exit 15, School St/Essex to and turn left onto Rte 133(Main St). Bear right past intersection of Rte 22, then turn right on Spring St and then another right onto Dodge St and follow into the marina.
  • Event Length: 90 minutes
  • Participation limit: 58
  • Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Cox Reservation Walk, Essex Print this event
  • The Essex County Greenbelt Association
  • Saturday 9:00am  
  • A walk and tour of the Cox Reservation in Essex, a salt marsh farm that now serves as headquarters of the Essex Country Greenbelt Association. The walk will highlight the rich natural and human history of the property, which is located along the "ancient way" from Gloucester to Ipswich dating from 1635. The event will culminate with a tour of the recently renovated headquarters building, highlighting its transformation from a colonial house to a "green" building that includes solar and water conservation systems along with other state of the art technologies. GO GREEN
  • Directions: 82 Eastern Ave. Essex, MA 01929 From Rte 128 take Exit 15, School St/Essex to and turn left onto Rte 133(Main St). Turn right onto Eastern Ave (Rte 133)The Cox Reservation entrance will be on the left along the marsh, adjacent to Farnham's Clams.
  • Event Length: 1 hour
  • Distance: 1 mile
  • Participation limit: 25
  • Easy Walk, Gravel/dirt paths, Paved road/sidewalk, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby, Well behaved, leashed dogs welcome
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  • Guided Land Tour of Cape Ann, Essex Print this event
  • Coastal Visits
  • Saturday 10:30am  
  • Coastal Visits is currently Cape Ann's only Guided land tour which includes the City of Gloucester, and the towns of Essex and Rockport. Owned and operated by Ann and Bob Marquis, local residents, you will enjoy a relaxed atmosphere at our visitor center/gallery, or cruising the area hassle free on our mini bus, guided tours. Cape Ann is a treasure trove of breathtaking scenery, history, art communities, and beaches to name just a few. Travelers should make a stop at our center whether embarking on their own or partaking in the fun filled guided tours available in season. Please limit 3 people to your group. LIMITED AVAILABILITY
  • Directions: 121 Eastern Ave. Essex, MA 01929 From Rte 128 take Exit 14- Rte 133 West towards Essex-Ipswich. Coastal visits is two miles on left. From the north, follow rt. 133 through Essex causeway going east towards Gloucester. We are about 1 mile on right after going past marinas and restaurants.
  • Event Length: 2 hours
  • Distance: 35 miles
  • Participation limit: 13
  • Inappr. for children under 12, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Coastal Farming Walking Tour , Essex Print this event
  • Cogswell's Grant, a property of Historic New England
  • Saturday 11:00am  
  • Saturday 3:00pm  
  • This walking tour explores Cogswell's Grant in its capacity as a working farm from the seventeenth century to the present day. Though the last owners, Bertram and Nina Fletcher Little, purchased the property as a summer estate and filled the eighteenth-century farmhouse with their wonderful collection of antiques, they continued to operate the farm and benefited from its produce year - round. We will walk through the fields and to the marsh, while discussing the rich history of the families that lived and farmed here and how coastal farming has evolved over nearly four centuries. Regular tours of the house will be available for a fee. GO OUTDOORS
  • Directions: 60 Spring St. Essex, MA 01929 From Rte 128 take Exit 15, School St/Essex towards Essex and turn left onto Rte 133(Main St). Bear right past intersection of Rte 22, then turn right on Spring St. Follow road to the end and park in visitor parking lot.
  • Point of departure: 60 Spring St.
  • Event Length: 1.5 hours
  • Participation limit: 20
  • Easy Walk, Gravel/dirt paths, Heart-Healthy event, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby, Well behaved, leashed dogs welcome
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    Gloucester

  • Historic Ice House Tours, Gloucester Print this event
  • Cape Pond Ice Company
  • Saturday 9:30am  
  • Saturday 11:30am  
  • Sunday 9:30am  
  • Sunday 11:30am  
  • Chill with the coolest guys in town! Enjoy a uniquely cool visit to Cape Pond Ice Company, where we've been icing Gloucester's fleet since 1848. We were featured in Sebastian Junger's account of The Perfect Storm. Tours highlight the history of the ice industry, with vintage film of natural ice harvests. See first hand 300-pound block ice being made - up to 350 tons per day, fishing vessels taking on ice and ice sculptures being carved in our historic icehouse on Gloucester's working waterfront. GO KIDS
  • Directions: 104 Commercial St. Gloucester, MA 01930 Take Rte 128 towards Gloucester/Rockport. At first traffic circle (Grant Circle Rotary) take first right onto Washington Street. Turn right onto Middle St, left onto Angle St, right onto Rte 127/Rogers St, and right onto Commercial St. Cape Pond Ice Company is at end on the left.
  • Event Length: 45 minutes
  • Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Maritime Archaeology , Gloucester Print this event
  • Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary
  • Saturday 1:00pm  
  • Visit the Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center to learn about the shipwrecks of the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary (SBNMS). SBNMS maritime archaeologists will on hand to show visitors the types of equipment used to located and document historic shipwrecks like the steamship Portland, lost with all hands in 1898. A mock shipwreck will be set up on land to allow people of all ages to try the techniques archaeologists use to document a sunken vessel. GO KIDS
  • Directions: 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester MA 01930 Take Rte. 128 towards Gloucester/Rockport. Pass through 2 rotaries. Take right onto Eastern Ave/Rte 127. Turn left onto Harbor Loop.
  • Point of departure: 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester MA 01930
  • Event Length: 1-5pm
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Restrooms nearby
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  • Schooner Sail, Gloucester Print this event
  • Schooner Thomas E. Lannon
  • Saturday 9:00am  
  • Sunday 9:00am  
  • Welcome aboard the Schooner Thomas E. Lannon for a 1.5 hour sail about historic Gloucester Harbor. Help Captain Tom Ellis and his crew raise the sails or just relax and enjoy the views of castles, lighthouses, and the working waterfront. Let your imagination take you back 100 years when Gloucester's harbor was full of working Schooners. LIMITED AVAILABILITY
  • Directions: 63 Rear Rogers St, Gloucester MA 01930 Take Rte 128 North to Exit 11 (First right at rotary), go 8/10 of a mile to Legion Building and bear right. Take a quick left onto Angle St. and proceed to stop sign. Drive down the hill and turn left onto Rte 127 (Rogers St.). The Schooner Sails office is one of three sheds to the right of the Gloucester House Restaurant.
  • Event Length: 90 minutes
  • Participation limit: 45
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Restrooms nearby
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  • Dory Rowing in Gloucester , Gloucester Print this event
  • Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center
  • Saturday 10:00am  
  • Saturday 11:00am  
  • Saturday 1:00pm  
  • Saturday 2:00pm  
  • Experience history first hand as you row a Grand Banks Dory on beautiful Gloucester Harbor. No prior rowing experience necessary. Wear covered toe, rubber-soled shoes. For ages 7+.(Rain Date: Sunday , 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm) LIMITED AVAILABILITY
  • Directions: 23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester MA 01930 Take Rte. 128 towards Gloucester/Rockport. Pass through 2 rotaries. Take right onto Eastern Ave/Rte 127. Turn left onto Harbor Loop.
  • Event Length: 45 minutes
  • Participation limit: 16
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Heart-Healthy event, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Learn about WHALES!, Gloucester Print this event
  • The Whale Center of New England
  • Saturday 12:30pm  
  • Saturday 2:30pm  
  • Sunday 12:30pm  
  • Sunday 2:30pm  
  • Join us to learn about New England's largest residents. Stand next to a real humpback whale skeleton; see baleen from a whale's mouth, whaling artifacts and research tools; participate in educational activities. Learn about the biology of whales, our research techniques, and the conservation of these endangered species. GO KIDS
  • Directions: 24 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930 Take Rte. 128 towards Gloucester/Rockport. Pass through 2 rotaries. Take right onto Eastern Ave/Rte 127. Turn left onto Harbor Loop.
  • Event Length: 30 minutes
  • Participation limit: 20
  • Restrooms nearby
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  • Fitz Henry Lane's Gloucester, Gloucester Print this event
  • Cape Ann Museum
  • Saturday 1:00pm  
  • Join us for a walking tour of Fitz Henry Lane's Gloucester. Stroll through this nineteenth century maritime artist's Gloucester neighborhood. Walk past some of the views captured in his landscape paintings and learn about Lane's active participation in the community. Families are welcome.
  • Directions: 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester MA 01930 Take Rte 128 towards Gloucester/Rockport. At first traffic circle (Grant Circle Rotary) take first right onto Washington Street. After passing over railroad tracks take fourth left onto Prospect Street. Take fourth right onto Pleasant Street. The Museum is located on the left hand side across from municipal parking lot.
  • Point of departure: Cape Ann Museum
  • Event Length: 1.5 hours
  • Participation limit: 25
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Easy Walk, Paved road/sidewalk, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Restrooms nearby
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  • Folly Cove Designers , Gloucester Print this event
  • Cape Ann Museum
  • Saturday 11:00am  
  • Join us at the Cape Ann Museum for an introduction to the Museum’s permanent exhibition of the work of the Folly Cove Designers and view "Folly Cove Designers," a 1987 documentary film featuring original designer members Aino Clarke, Louise Kenyon, Lee Natti, Dorothy Norton and Peggy Norton. The film reviews in detail the design, printing and jurying process and offers unique glimpses of these Cape Ann block printmakers at work. The Folly Cove Designers, a guild of designer-craftsmen, were established in Gloucester in 1938 and worked together from 1941 until 1969. The group gained national fame for their nature-inspired printed fabrics. The Museum’s archive of their work includes samples of their printed textiles and paper, items made from their fabric including dresses, curtains and table runners, and examples of the linoleum blocks they carved. An Acorn press used by one of the designers is also on display. Well-known children’s book writer and author Virginia Lee Burton was the founder of the Folly Cove Designers and there is currently a display of her sketch books and mock-ups for titles such as "The Little House" and "Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel." Also on display will be additional items from the Museum’s Folly Cove Designers collection not normally on exhibit.
  • Directions: Cape Ann Museum, 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester MA 01930 Take Rte 128 towards Gloucester/Rockport. At first traffic circle (Grant Circle Rotary) take first right onto Washington Street. After passing over railroad tracks take fourth left onto Prospect Street. Take fourth right onto Pleasant Street. The Museum is located on the left hand side across from municipal parking lot.
  • Point of departure: Folly Cove Auditorium
  • Event Length: 1.5 hours
  • Participation limit: 30
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Restrooms nearby
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  • Sargent House Tour, Gloucester Print this event
  • The Sargent House Museum
  • Saturday 12:00pm  
  • Saturday 1:00pm  
  • Saturday 2:00pm  
  • Saturday 3:00pm  
  • A guided tour exploring the fascinating world of early American writer Judith Sargent Murray (1751 - 1820) and her husband Reverend John Murray (1741 - 1815), the founder of Universalism in the Country. Event includes a free tour of the 1782 portion of The Sargent House Museum. LIMITED AVAILABILITY
  • Directions: 49 Middle Street, Gloucester MA 01930 Take Rte 128 towards Gloucester/Rockport. At first traffic circle (Grant Circle Rotary) take first right onto Washington St and follow to Prospect St. Follow Prospect St, turn right onto School St, then take another right on to Middle St.
  • Event Length: 1 hr
  • Participation limit: 8
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Easy Walk
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  • Talking Walls of Gloucester, Gloucester Print this event
  • Gloucester Committee for the Arts
  • Saturday 1:00pm  
  • Sunday 1:00pm  
  • Tours will be conducted of Gloucester City Hall's renowned and extensive wall murals, created by the Works Projects Administration (WPA) in the 1930's. Don't miss the chance to spend time with these stunningly vibrant paintings that add yet another unique flavor and richness to Gloucester's artistic history. Stops will include public areas and rarely seen private offices.
  • Directions: 9 Dale Avenue, Gloucester MA 01930 Take Rte 128 towards Gloucester/Rockport. At first traffic circle (Grant Circle Rotary) take first right onto Washington and then left on Railroad Ave. Turn left at Dummy to Prospect St. Turn right on Dale Ave.
  • Event Length: 90 minutes
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Easy Walk, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Restrooms nearby
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  • Yankee Whale Watch, Gloucester Print this event
  • Atlantic Fleet Whale Watch & Deep Sea Fishing
  • Saturday 2:30pm  
  • Sunday 2:30pm  
  • PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION DOES NOT BEGIN FOR THIS EVENT UNTIL SEPTEMBER 22. Join Yankee Fleet for an exciting whale watch. Through our association with CORE (Center for Oceanic Research and Education) our goal is the preservation of marine life and their habitats through education and stewardship. Join us to mingle with nature's gentle giants! Bring sunscreen, rubber soled shoes, and dress in layers. Guaranteed sightings since 1944. Reservations Required, please visit www.essexheritage.org or call 078-740-0444. LIMITED AVAILABILITY
  • Directions: 75 Essex Avenue, Gloucester MA 01930 From Rte 128 take the Exit 14/Rte 133 toward W.Gloucester/Gloucester Harbor. Turn right onto Essex Ave/Rte 133. Yankee Fleet will be on your left.
  • Event Length: 4 hours
  • Participation limit: 50
  • Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Twilight Tour of Beauport, Gloucester Print this event
  • Historic New England
  • Friday 6:30pm  
  • Beauport is an early twentieth century fantasy house built on the rocks overlooking the Gloucester Harbor and is no doubt many people's dream home. Take a rare evening tour of this eclectic and romantic summer home at twilight and watch lamplight and reflections from the water create magical effects inside the house's historic walls. This event highlights especially those rooms that dazzle at night.
  • Directions: 75 Eastern Pt Blvd, Gloucester, MA 01930 Take Rte 128 towards Gloucester/Rockport. Pass through 2 rotaries. Turn left onto East Main St which becomes Eastern Pt Rd and then Eastern Pt Blvd.
  • Event Length: 1 hour
  • Distance: On Site
  • Participation limit: 25
  • Easy Walk, Gravel/dirt paths, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Guide Favorites @ Beauport, Gloucester Print this event
  • Historic New England
  • Saturday 10:30am  
  • Saturday 2:30pm  
  • 75 Eastern Point Blvd, Gloucester MA 01930 This abbreviated tour of the stunning Sleeper-McCann House o, will highlight favorite rooms, objects and rarely told stories of those who know this fantasy house the best: the Beauport Guides! Don't miss the chance to hear some of the untold stories and see uncovered gems of this historic mansion.
  • Directions: 75 Eastern Point Blvd, Gloucester MA 01930 Take Rte 128 towards Gloucester/Rockport. Pass through 2 rotaries. Turn left onto East Main St which becomes Eastern Pt Rd and then Eastern Pt Blvd.
  • Event Length: 45 minutes
  • Participation limit: 25
  • Gravel/dirt paths, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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    Groveland

  • Explore the Night Sky , Groveland Print this event
  • North Shore Amateur Astronomy Club at Veasey Memorial Park
  • Friday 8:00pm  
  • Always wanted to know how to read the night sky? Come Star Gazing with us! Slide presentation, guest speaker and outdoor night sky observation. Telescopes provided on site. GO OUTDOORS
  • Directions: 201 Washington St Groveland, MA 01834^ Rte 95 to Exit 54B (Rte 133) to Georgetown. Go straight through the lights at Georgetown center, (turns into Rte 97). Left on Salem St (Tea Garden Restaurant @ intersection). Turn left onto Washington St. Park entrance is on right.
  • Event Length: 90 min
  • Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Birds & Nesting Box Tour, Groveland Print this event
  • Veasey Memorial Park
  • Saturday 11:00am  
  • Sunday 11:00am  
  • This guided tour will explore some of Groveland's 47 acres of conservation land, highlighting Veasey Park's Nesting Box Program. We will explore and compare inhabitants including bluebirds, tree swallows, purple martins, tufted tit mouse and bobolinks. This serene walk is a perfect place for observing and learning about our local birds and their natural environment. Binoculars suggested. GO OUTDOORS! GO OUTDOORS
  • Directions: 201 Washington St. Groveland, MA 01834^ Rte 95 to Exit 54B (Rte 133) to Georgetown. Go straight through the lights at Georgetown center, (turns into Rte 97). Left on Salem St (Tea Garden Restaurant @ intersection). Turn left onto Washington St. Park entrance is on right.
  • Event Length: 50 minutes
  • Easy Walk, Gravel/dirt paths, Heart-Healthy event, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby, Well behaved, leashed dogs welcome
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    Hamilton

  • Green Meadows Farming Tour, Hamilton Print this event
  • Green Meadows Farm
  • Saturday 10:00am  
  • A full tour of beautiful Green Meadows Farm with an overview of our certified organic vegetable farming and sustainable animal program. Green Meadows Farm operates a CSA and runs a farm stand open to the public. In the Farmstand, you’ll find our own seasonal vegetables plus a variety of natural and organic dry goods, local cheeses, milk, meat and fun gift items for children and adults. GO GREEN
  • Directions: 656 Asbury St. Hamilton MA 01982 Rte. 128 toward Gloucester, to Exit 20A. Follow Rte. 1A North to center of Wenham. Turn left just beyond the white Congregational Church onto Arbor St. through blinking light, Bear left at immediate next fork with "keep right" island (signs point the way to Green Meadows Farm and State Park) onto Asbury St. Go 1.5 miles, the farm stand will be the next left.
  • Event Length: 2 hours
  • Gravel/dirt paths, Heart-Healthy event, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Essex County Mushroom Hunt, Hamilton Print this event
  • Tim Clark
  • Saturday 2:00pm  
  • Join ENHC Commissioner and nature-lover Tim Clark for a hunt for native mushrooms through the lush woods of South Hamilton followed by tea and refreshments at his farm. This is a one-of-a-kind event that celebrates our intimate woods and rare wild edibles that can be found in our own backyards. GO OUTDOORS
  • Directions: 308 Sagamore St. Hamilton MA 01982 From Rte 128 N, take Exit 18 for Rte 22. From Rte 22 turn onto Sagamore St. at Junction Ice Cream Stand. Go one mile and the house is on the left.
  • Event Length: 90 minutes
  • Parking onsite
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    Haverhill

  • Trail  
  • Bella Buildings Walk , Haverhill Print this event
  • LEAP Haverhill! A collaborative program of the Merrimack Valley Preservation Group in partnership with the Haverhill Cultural Council, the Haverhill Historical Society, and the Haverhill Downtown Association.
  • Sunday 1:00pm  
  • Stroll through the streets of Historic Downtown Haverhill. Explore Haverhill's rich Italian culture and architectural history. After the great fire of 1882, Italian immigrants who had settled in and around Washington Street helped rebuild Haverhill's decimated Shoe industry. Master Italian masons laid the intricate brickwork that is so distinctive of the Queen Ann buildings. The walk will allow you to explore the part of the Italian district that includes River Street, Washington Street, and the lower part of Washington Hill. ARTSFEST
  • Directions: 124 Washington St, Haverhill MA 01832^ 495 to Exit 49 (River St) east toward downtown Haverhill.
  • Point of departure: Son's of Italy
  • Event Length: 90 minutes
  • Participation limit: 20
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Easy Walk, Heart-Healthy event
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  • Kimball Farm Tours, Haverhill Print this event
  • Kimball Farm
  • Kimball Farm is open all weekend at the Country Store across from our wildflower hill. Be sure to visit the Country Store and check out our vegetables and pumpkins. The children will be able to visit the llamas and any other animals that are in the Country Store area. Open 10 a.m. to a half hour before sunset. Corn Maze open for a fee. OPEN DOOR ALL (8am-6) SGT GO KIDS
  • Directions: 780 East Broadway, Haverhill, MA 01830 Take Exit 52 off HWY 495. Stay right off the exit (left if coming from the North) onto HWY 110 East. Stay on HWY 110 for 2 miles. At the green sign for Whittier Vo-Tech High School,take a right onto Amesbury Line Road. Stay right as the road forks...the second fork leads to a stop sign.Take a right at the stop sign and see the sign for Kimball Farm.
  • Easy Walk
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  • Italian Festival!, Haverhill Print this event
  • Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce
  • A cultural festival for all ages! Celebrate the unique history and culture of Haverhill. Enjoy live music, authentic cuisine and fun for the entire family! ARTSFEST OPEN DOOR Sun (12-5)
  • Directions: Rte 495 to Exit 49. Turn east down River St (Merrimack River on your right) into the heart of Historic Downtown Haverhill. Or take the MBTA commuter rail or AMTRACK Downeaster to the Haverhill stop!
  • Event Length: 5 hours
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Easy Walk, Paved road/sidewalk, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Restrooms nearby, Well behaved, leashed dogs welcome
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  • Downtown Murals & Public Art, Haverhill Print this event
  • Team Haverhill Mural Project, sponsored by Team Haverhill in co-operation with ArtsFest Merrimack Valley
  • Sunday 2:00pm  
  • Downtown Haverhill's great old buildings come alive with colorful outdoor murals--all new in 2008. Join us for the ribbon cutting and take a stroll with our guides down 19th century streets and passageways. Peek through the painted "windows" into times past, from Haverhill's earliest European settlement through the heyday of the shoe industry. Learn about poet John Greenleaf Whittier, retailer Rowland H. Macy, circus performer Gert Swazey, and many other famous Haverhill personalities. See works by local artists Alan Pearsall, Susan Decker and others. End the tour with an image looking through an old-fashioned ice-cream shop window--so tempting you might have to top the tour off with real creamy ice-cream from England's MicroCreamery! Tour is Self guided on Saturday.*See Haverhill's Italian Festival Schedule of events for time. ARTSFEST GO KIDS
  • Directions: 100 Washington St. Haverhill, MA 01830^ Rte 495 to Exit 49 (River St) east toward downtown Haverhill. Tap Brewpub is one block beyond the railroad underpass, on right. Depart: Outside the Tap Brewpub and Restaurant.
  • Point of departure: Outside the Tap Brewpub and Restaurant
  • Event Length: 45 minutes
  • Distance: Less than half mile loop
  • Participation limit: 20
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Easy Walk, Paved road/sidewalk, Heart-Healthy event, Restrooms nearby
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    Ipswich

  • Salt Marsh Meander, Ipswich Print this event
  • The Trustees of Reservations
  • Saturday 1:00pm  
  • Sunday 1:00pm  
  • Take a short walk through Greenwood Farm comprised of pastures, meadow, salt marsh, woodlands and view the three tidal islands of Diamond Stage, Widow's and Homestead. Take the trail that meanders through an upland field opening onto a broad vista of the Paine House at the edge of the marsh, and come inside to view craftsmanship of this late First Period (1694) house. GO OUTDOORS
  • Directions: Jeffrey's Neck Road, Ipswich, MA 01938 From 128 N to exit 20A, follow Rte IA N. At end of Ipswich Town Green, continue straight onto County Rd. (turns into East St.). Follow for .9 miles, bear left onto Jeffrey's Neck Rd. and follow for .7 miles to entrance to Greenwood Farm on the right. Park in designated lot and follow trail (.2 mile)to house.
  • Event Length: 1 hour
  • Distance: 1/2 mile
  • Easy Walk, Gravel/dirt paths, Parking onsite
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  • Arthur Wesley Dow of Ipswich, Ipswich Print this event
  • Ipswich Historical Society
  • Sunday 3:00pm  
  • Experience the Arthur Wesley Dow Gallery in the Heard House Museum with major paintings, wood block prints, and photographs. Following the gallery exhibit, take the Dow Walking Tour to visit landmarks and views significant to Dow's life in Ipswich. Tours of the Whipple House and Heard House featuring special exhibitions will also be open and available for a fee.
  • Directions: 54 South Main St. Ipswich, MA 01938 Merge onto 95 N toward N.H./Maine. Merge onto Rte 1 N/Newburyport Turnpike via Exit 50 toward Topsfield. Turn right onto Ipswich Rd which becomes Topsfield Rd which then becomes Market St. Turn Slight Right onto S Main St/Rte 133/Rte 1A. Located on Rte 1A, just outside Ipswich Town Center.
  • Point of departure: Heard House Museum
  • Event Length: 1 hour
  • Distance: approx. 1 mile
  • Participation limit: 30
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Easy Walk, Paved road/sidewalk, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Appleton Farms Tour, Ipswich Print this event
  • The Trustees of Reservations
  • Sunday 3:00pm  
  • Witness the rhythms and relics of New England's oldest working farm. Walk along bucolic meadows, planted fields, and grazing cattle before visiting historic buildings and go behind the scenes in the dairy.(normally closed to the public.) GO GREEN
  • Directions: Waldingfield Rd. Ipswich, MA 01938 Rte. 128 North to Exit 20A. Follow Rte. 1A North approximately 7 miles and turn left onto Waldingfield Rd. Driveway is on immediate left.
  • Point of departure: Waldingfield Rd parking area.
  • Event Length: 2 hours
  • Distance: 2 miles
  • Participation limit: 30
  • Easy Walk, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Fly-tying & Fishing Tactics, Ipswich Print this event
  • Ipswich River Watershed Association
  • Saturday 3:30pm  
  • A talk at Riverbend, IRWA's headquarters on the Ipswich River, on how to tie saltwater flies that can be used for the fall migration and the ecology of Striped Bass in Ipswich Bay and the North Shore. Materials and equipment for fly-tying will be demonstrated along with tips and tricks for a successful fall striper season. After the talk, take a self-guided walk on Riverbend's trail to the river, and check out our native plants, rain gardens, and green roof. GO OUTDOORS GO GREEN
  • Directions: 143 County Rd. (Rte 1A) Ipswich, MA 01938 From 128 N take Exit 20A and follow Rte 1A to County Rd. BY Train: Located between the First Presbyterian Church and Masconomet Road. Riverbend is about 1 mile from the Ipswich Commuter Rail stop. Walk across the Riverwalk in downtown Ipswich, take a right onto Main St, and continue on Route 1A until just after Masconomet Rd.
  • Event Length: 60 minutes
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Paved road/sidewalk, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Ipswich Architecture Tour, Ipswich Print this event
  • Ipswich Visitor Center
  • Saturday 1:30pm  
  • Sunday 1:30pm  
  • Take a pleasant guided walking tour of Ipswich's Historic South Green that holds many pristine historic homes reflecting four centuries of architectural styles.
  • Directions: 36 South Main Street Rte 1A Ipswich, MA 01938 Take 95 to exit 50, Rte. 1N (Topsfield)Follow Rte. 1N for approximately 4.4 miles (past Topsfield Fairgrounds)Turn right at second traffic light after Fairgrounds, Ipswich Road. Approximately 5 miles to Ipswich center.
  • Event Length: One hour
  • Distance: one half mile
  • Participation limit: 40
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Easy Walk, Inappr. for children under 12, Gravel/dirt paths, Paved road/sidewalk, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Cuvilly Arts & Earth Center, Ipswich Print this event
  • Cuvilly Arts & Earth Center
  • Saturday 2:30pm  
  • Sunday 2:00pm  
  • Cuvilly Arts & Earth Center is an organization dedicated to modeling ecological sustainability and promoting physical health and lifelong learning through education, the arts and agriculture. Founded in 1983, Cuvilly is located on the premises of a former dairy farm in Ipswich, Massachusetts. Our 1950s renovated dairy barn houses a pre-school, kindergarten, arts studio and office space. Our campus also includes: a historic, restored timber frame barn that is home to a variety of farm animals, a photovoltaic array and wind turbine that supply electricity for the center, a "Nushwetu"--an authentic native dwelling demonstrating local living through the wisdom of the indigenous people of this region, and several acres of land that include woodlands, trails, fields, an organic garden, a pond and an orchard. The walking tour will showcase the campus as well as provide information about the various programs we host. GO KIDS
  • Directions: 10 Jeffrey's Neck Road, Ipswich MA 01938 From Rte. 128 N, take Exit 20A and follow to 1A N, to County St, bear right on East St, bear left on Jeffrey's Neck Rd.
  • Point of departure: parking lot
  • Event Length: 1 hour
  • Participation limit: 20
  • Easy Walk, Gravel/dirt paths, Parking onsite
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  • Live Music in the Orchard, Ipswich Print this event
  • Russell Orchards
  • Saturday 12:30pm  
  • Free event during apple picking season in the beautiful fields of Russell Orchads: Tom Eaton & PICK 3 is a group of acoustic "pickers" and singers, all with a passion for American roots music. Bringing a new sound to old tunes, they play a lively mix of Bluegrass, Country, Blues and Celtic music. Delivering fine picking combined with strong vocals, they weave through a diverse and entertaining program sharing a genuine warmth, enthusiasm, and sensitivity. GO KIDS
  • Directions: 143 Argilla Rd. Ipswich MA 01938 From 128 North. take Rt. 1A North (Exit 20A) 8 miles to Rt. 133 East. Follow the signs to Crane Beach, Castle Hill and Russell Orchards.
  • Event Length: 3 hrs
  • Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Crane Beach Moonlit Walk, Ipswich Print this event
  • Crane Beach, Trustees of Reservations
  • Saturday 6:30pm  
  • Join us for a naturalist led moonlit walk...A twilight walk on the beach offers a dramatically different view of the land. Join us for a special after-hours stroll on Crane beach. Watch wildlife feed with a naturalist, or picnic with your family. Meet at the beach gate at 6:30 sharp.
  • Directions: 290 Argilla Rd. Ipswich MA 01938 Merge onto I-95 N. Merge onto US-1 N/Newburyport Turnpike via Exit 50 toward Topsfield. Turn right onto Ipswich Rd. which becomes Topsfield Rd and then becomes Market St. Turn slight right onto south Main St/MA-133/MA-1A. Continue to follow MA-133/MA-1A and then turn left onto Argilla Rd.
  • Point of departure: the beach gate
  • Event Length: 1.5 hours
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    Lawrence

  • Twilight @ Bellevue Cemetery, Lawrence Print this event
  • Lawrence Civil War Memorial Guard
  • Friday 6:00pm  
  • The Bellevue boasts a sweeping panoramic view of Lawrence & beyond. Twilight at Bellevue is a unique opportunity to view the sunset & moon rise. Visitors will tour the scenic mid 19th Century landscape and interpret the meaning of sculpture with special attention to the memorials of city founders, philanthropists, Civil War Veterans, Pemberton Mill disaster victims & more. Tour conducted by 1860's Civil War guides. GO OUTDOORS
  • Directions: 100 Reservoir St. Lawrence MA 01840^ Rte 28 to Haverhill St. Haverhill St. to May St. Turn right onto May St. and follow to stop sign. Enter rotary and take 4th right onto Reservoir St. Proceed up hill to red brick stable on right.
  • Point of departure: Red Brick Stable
  • Event Length: 2 hours
  • Participation limit: 40
  • Strenuous Hike, Paved road/sidewalk, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby, Well behaved, leashed dogs welcome
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  • Walk to Great Stone Dam, Lawrence Print this event
  • Lawrence Heritage State Park
  • Saturday 11:00am  
  • A walk along Lawrence's power canal, past giant mills to the Great Stone Dam, a 19th-century engineering wonder. All within a National Historic Register district. Learn about water power, the historic textile mills, and the "Bread and Roses Strike" of 1912. GO OUTDOORS
  • Directions: Visitor Center, 1 Jackson St. Lawrence MA 01840^ Rte 495 to Exit 45 (Marston St) Take 1st left onto Canal St. Go straight through lights, then take 2nd right onto Jackson St. Visitor Ctr is on right. Parking lot is behind garden next to Visitor Ctr.
  • Event Length: 100 minutes
  • Distance: 2 miles
  • Participation limit: 20
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Easy Walk, Paved road/sidewalk, Heart-Healthy event, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby, Well behaved, leashed dogs welcome
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  • Bike to the Great Stone Dam, Lawrence Print this event
  • Lawrence Heritage State Park
  • Sunday 11:00am  
  • Bring your bicycle for this short ride along Lawrence's Canal and Mill district to the Great Stone Dam. Learn about water power, the historic textile mills, and the "Bread and Roses Strike of 1912", which changed American labor laws forever. GO OUTDOORS
  • Directions: Visitor Center, 1 Jackson Street Lawrence MA 01840^ Rte 495 to Exit 45 (Marston St) Take 1st left onto Canal St. Go straight through lights, then take 2nd right onto Jackson St. Visitor Ctr is on right. Parking lot is behind garden next to Visitor Ctr.
  • Event Length: 100 minutes
  • Distance: 3 miles
  • Participation limit: 10
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Paved road/sidewalk, Heart-Healthy event, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Millies:Playing With A Movie, Lawrence Print this event
  • MasterPeace Productions and Acting Out Theater Company in conjunction with Lawrence Heritage State Park
  • Friday 6:30pm  
  • Friday 7:30pm  
  • Saturday 11:00am  
  • Saturday 1:00pm  
  • Saturday 3:00pm  
  • Sunday 11:00am  
  • Sunday 1:00pm  
  • Sunday 3:00pm  
  • Sneak preview a staged scene from Lorre Fritchy’s upcoming film MILLIES (www.MilliesMovie.com). Performed by Acting Out Theater Company in historic mill, MILLIES follows 3 ghosts guiding a mill owner whose present-day actions affect the 1912 Bread & Roses Strike. Q&A follows every show; Walking Tour Sat/Sun only. ARTSFEST
  • Directions: 60 Island St, Lawrence MA 01840^ Rte 495 to Exit 45 (Marston St) Turn left onto Canal St. At the 1st set of lights, turn left onto Union St, then an immediate left onto Island St.
  • Event Length: 30 min (Play, Q&A with Filmmaker)
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Easy Walk, Paved road/sidewalk, Heart-Healthy event, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Bread & Roses Strike Walk, Lawrence Print this event
  • Lawrence Heritage State Park in conjunction w/ MasterPeace Productions & Acting Out Theater Company
  • Saturday 11:30am  
  • Saturday 1:30pm  
  • Saturday 3:30pm  
  • Sunday 11:30am  
  • Sunday 1:30pm  
  • Sunday 3:30pm  
  • In conjunction with “Millies: Playing With A Movie” event at 60 Island St. Watch this brief play about mill ghosts, walk the streets lined with historic, architecturally intriguing sites from the 1912 Bread & Roses strike. Read “Millies” event for details or visit www.MilliesMovie.com. ARTSFEST
  • Directions: 60 Island Street, Lawrence MA 01840^ Rte 495 to Exit 45 (Marston St) Turn left onto Canal St. At 1st set of lights, turn left onto Union St, then an immediate left onto Island St.
  • Point of departure: 60 Island St
  • Event Length: 60 minutes (walk)
  • Distance: 1 mile
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Easy Walk, Paved road/sidewalk, Heart-Healthy event, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Celebrate Italian Heritage, Lawrence Print this event
  • The Lawrence History Center
  • Sunday 1:00pm  
  • Calling all Families! Friends! Join us in the newly re-opened courtyard at the Lawrence History Center for an old fashioned game of Bocce, a popular game among Italians and beloved by many other cultures. Come and learn how to play and lets celebrate the Italian Heritage that has given Lawrence and Essex County such a unique flavor. Refreshments will be served. GO KIDS
  • Directions: 6 Essex Street Lawrence MA 01840 Take 495 to Exit 44-45 (Marston St) Turn left at Canal St, turn right at Union St, and left onto Essex St.
  • Event Length: 2 Hours
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  • History Mystery Clue Tour , Lawrence Print this event
  • Lawrence History Center
  • Saturday 11:00am  
  • Pick up your guide maps and clues at the Lawrence History Center and then weave through through the local streets, sites and parks as detectives in search of hidden beauty that waits to be unveiled... Refreshments will be served after your investigation is wrapped up back at the Lawrence History Center. GO KIDS
  • Directions: 6 Essex Street Lawrence, MA 01840^ Rte 95 to Exit 44-45 (Marston St).Turn left at Canal St, turn right at Union St, and left onto Essex St.
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  • Sunday Stroll at Bellevue, Lawrence Print this event
  • Lawrence Civil War Memorial Guard
  • Sunday 10:00am  
  • Come tour the Bellevue which boasts a sweeping panoramic view of Lawrence & beyond. Visitors will tour the scenic mid 19th Century landscape and interpret the meaning of sculpture with special attention to the memorials of city founders, philanthropists, Civil War Veterans, Pemberton Mill disaster victims & more. Tour conducted by 1860's Civil War guides. Don't forget your sunscreen! GO OUTDOORS
  • Directions: 100 Reservoir St. Lawrence MA 01840^ Rte 28 to Haverhill St. Haverhill St. to May St. Turn right onto May St. and follow to stop sign. Enter rotary and take 4th right onto Reservoir St. Proceed up hill to red brick stable on right.
  • Point of departure: Robert Frost Fountain
  • Event Length: 2 hours
  • Participation limit: 30
  • Easy Walk, Paved road/sidewalk, Heart-Healthy event, Parking onsite
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  • Washington Mills Tour, Lawrence Print this event
  • Architectural Heritage Foundation
  • Tour an exciting residential mill conversion in Lawrence. Washington Mills Building No.1 re-opened its door as stylish apartment lofts last fall and features seamless blending of historic character with a modern aesthetic that is drawing in residents from near and far. Stop by for a personal tour, meet three of these new residents, and see firsthand what all the talk is about at this historic property. OPEN DOOR S (10am-4)
  • Directions: 270 Canal St, Lawrence, MA 01840^ Rte 495 to Marston St. Entrance to Historic District (via Canal St) is ~.25 mi on left hand side. Turn left and go through a set of lights. Washington Mills Building No.1 is ~.8 mi on left.Take the Marston St. Exit off of I-495. Approximately 1/4 mile on the left hand side is the entrance to the Historic District via Canal St., turn left. Go through a set of lights, and about 1/8 of a mile on the left hand side is Washington Mills Building No. 1.
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Easy Walk, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Den Rock Park Hike, Lawrence Print this event
  • Groundwork Lawrence's Green Team
  • Sunday 10:00am  
  • Join Groundwork Lawrence's Green Team and Tennis Lilly, Lawrence Conservation Commission for a brisk hike through Lawrence's "hidden jewel," Den Rock Park. The park is a 120-acre wooded preserve that includes walking trails, a granite rock face with fissures perfect for technical climbing, scenic overlooks, a beaver pond, and access to the Shawsheen River. Hike is on maintained trails, with uneven terrain and moderate elevation changes. GO GREEN
  • Directions: Rte 495 to Exit 42A. Take Rte 114 towards Middleton. Park is on right.
  • Point of departure: Den Rock Park parking lot
  • Event Length: 2 hrs
  • Distance: 2 mi
  • Heart-Healthy event, Parking onsite, Well behaved, leashed dogs welcome
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    Lowell area

  • Annual Art Festival, Lowell area Print this event
  • Tewksbury Community of Artists
  • Saturday 10:00am  
  • Please join The Tewksbury Community of Artists for our 15th Annual Art Festival featuring a wide variety of art by local artists and school children alike. Catch a glimpse of some of our artist's work in this vibrant and creative community exhibition. Judged show encompassing all forms of art. Free and open to the public. Please visit http://www.tewksbury.info/tca/ for more information. ARTSFEST OPEN DOOR S (10-3)
  • Directions: Wynn Middle School, 1 Griffin Way, Tewksbury, MA 01876 Take 93 N via Exit 37B toward Concord NH. Take Exit 38/Rte 129 toward Reading/Wilmington. Keep Right at the fork to go on Rte 129/Lowell St. Turn right onto Main St/Rte 38. Turn right onto Victor Dr.
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  • Lowell Open Studios, Lowell area Print this event
  • Lowell Open Studios
  • More than 100 artists open their studios for your enjoyment during Lowell Open Studios Weekend. This annual celebration of the artists of Lowell takes place the last full weekend of September every year. www.lowellopenstudios.org ARTSFEST OPEN DOOR SS (11-5)
  • Directions: There is a free shuttle between the two major locations for Lowell Open Studios. From the Thorndike St. exit off the Lowell Connector, you can reach both stops. Western Ave.—take the ramp, after the third set of lights, to Middlesex St. Turn left and go to School St. (Middlesex St. bears to the right just after the Boys and Girls Club). Turn right on School St. At the crest of the hill turn right onto Western Avenue. For Downtown Lowell—continue on Thorndike St., which merges onto Dutton St. Turn right onto Market St. Street parking is free on weekends. The shuttle stop is in the National Park Visitors parking lot.
  • Easy Walk, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Restrooms nearby
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  • The Art of the Quilt, Lowell area Print this event
  • New England Quilt Museum
  • Free admission all weekend to New England's showplace for antique and contemporary quilts. View contemporary quilts inspired by the city of New York in the exhibit METROTEXTURALS as well as antique quilts on display in period room vignettes; see a demonstration of Japanese sashiko embroidery; experience a traditional quilting bee. Kids can take a scavenger hunt through the museum and win a prize. ARTS FEST OPEN DOOR SS (10-5)(12-5)
  • Directions: 18 Shattuck St, Loewll MA From 495 (Exit 35C)take the Lowell Connector to Thorndike St(Exit 5B). At 4th light, Thorndike St merges onto Dutton St. Go to 2nd light and turn right onto Market St. Take first left onto Palmer St, then take first left onto Middle St. Continue to end of street to Shattuck.
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  • Toys & Games Exhibition, Lowell area Print this event
  • The Revolving Museum
  • An artwork exhibition featuring over 100 works of art by local and regional artists as young as 12 and as old as 60. This exhibition highlights how toys and games inspire us to have fun, learn, collaborate and follow our dreams. Create your own origami sculpture or make music on the AcoustiCar. An outdoor garden and rooftop deck are the perfect place to sit and have lunch. www.revolvingmuseum.org ARTSFEST OPEN DOOR ALL (11-4)
  • Directions: 22 Shattuck St, Lowell MA 01852 From either Rte 495 (Exit 35C), or Rte 3 (exit 30N Northbound or 30A Southbound) take the Lowell Connector to Thorndike Street (Exit 5B). At 4th light, Thorndike St merges onto Dutton St. At 2nd light and turn right onto Market St. Take first left off Market St onto Palmer St at the light, then the first left onto Middle St. The Revolving Museum is at the end of Middle Street on the corner, 22 Shattuck.
  • Participation limit: 500
  • Easy Walk, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Restrooms nearby
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  • Where Art Meets History, Lowell area Print this event
  • The Whistler House Museum
  • Visit the beautiful collections held at the historic Whistler House Museum. From 1823 to 1869, the WHMA was home to many of the leaders of Lowell’s and America’s Industrial Revolution. James McNeill Whistler was born in the house and his mother, Anna Whistler, is the subject of one of America’s most famous paintings, “Whistler’s Mother”. During the weekend there will be a mid-life retrospective exhibition featured of the life and art of Timothy Clark. ARTSFEST OPEN DOOR SS (11-4) (12-4)
  • Directions: 243 Worthen St. Lowell, Massachusetts, 01850 From Rte 3 or from I-495, take Lowell Connector to Thorndike St Exit (5B) Proceed past American Textile History Museum, and through intersection; left onto Market St(Haffner’s Gas Station)Left onto Worthen St(one-way) to gray house on right.
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    Lynn

  • Lynn Woods Walk, Lynn Print this event
  • Friends of Lynn Woods
  • Sunday 10:00am  
  • Join us on this walk through Lynn Woods to Stone Tower and Dungeon Rock. This trip is suitable for anyone in reasonably good condition, including children over 5. Lynn Woods Reservation is the second largest municipal park in the greater Boston area. This 2,200 acre forest reserve consists of ponds, wetlands, streams, deciduous/evergreen forest and rocky ledge. The ponds provide the drinking water for the residents of Lynn and surrounding communities. Wildlife abounds in the forest. More than an aquifer, more than a wildlife preserve, more than a wilderness experience, Lynn Woods is a rare and unique adventure. GO OUTDOORS
  • Directions: Great Woods Rd. Lynn MA 01901 From Rte 1 (north or south), take exit for Rte 129East/Salem St toward Salem and Lynn, at the rotary, follow 129E by taking the first right onto Lynnfield St, go 2.1 mi and Turn right onto Great Woods Rd.
  • Point of departure: Parking lot
  • Event Length: 2 hrs
  • Gravel/dirt paths, Heart-Healthy event, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby, Well behaved, leashed dogs welcome
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  • Explore LynnArts!, Lynn Print this event
  • LynnArts, Inc.
  • Take a break from the heat in the LynnArts galleries and enjoy our juried summer show featuring the work of nearly 40 local and regional artists. Then step across the hall to continue your visual experience in our community gallery which will exhibit the delicate gouache and watercolor paintings of Kaitlin Wilcox. On-street parking is available. After enjoying the exhibitions, walk to one of dozens of restaurants nearby featuring international cuisines. OPEN DOOR SS (10-4) (12-4)
  • Directions: 25 Exchange St. Lynn, MA 01901 25 Exchange St. Lynn, MA 01901. Rte 1 to Rte 129E to Lynn; when Rte 129 joins Rte 107 stay straight onto Chestnut St. then right on Union St.; then left on Exchange St.
  • Event Length: 10-4 Sat, 12-4 Sun
  • Participation limit: 150
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Easy Walk, Paved road/sidewalk, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby, Well behaved, leashed dogs welcome
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    Marblehead

  • History & Habitat, Marblehead Print this event
  • The Marblehead Conservancy Trails Committee
  • Saturday 10:00am  
  • Start your guided stroll in one of Marblehead's unique historic areas, walking on narrow foot paths and roads; and then onto hiking trails through forested conservation land where we will go past ponds, creeks and marshes to seaside views; end with a walk back past 17th century houses to the starting point.
  • Directions: Old North Church, 8 Stacey Street, Marblehead 01945 Take Rte 128 to Exit 25A/Rte 114 East through Salem to Marblehead where Rte 114 becomes Pleasant St. (at High School); take left onto Pleasant St.; continue straight on Pleasant Street to the end; then make a left onto Washington Street. Turn right on Stacy Street into the Old North Church parking lot. Total distance from Route 128 is 7.2 miles
  • Point of departure: Old North Church Parking lot
  • Event Length: 2 Hours
  • Distance: approx. 3 miles
  • Participation limit: 50
  • Easy Walk, Inappr. for children under 12, Gravel/dirt paths, Paved road/sidewalk, Heart-Healthy event, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Spirit of '76 Walking Tour, Marblehead Print this event
  • Marblehead Museum & Historical Society
  • Saturday 2:00pm  
  • Join us for a fascinating walking tour to the view the sites in Marblehead relating to General John Glover and the home front during the American Revolution. Learn about the remarkable contributions Marblehead made to the Revolution and to our nation's fascinating history. Tours begin at Abbot Hall and proceed down Washington Street.
  • Directions: 188 Washington St, Marblehead, MA 01945 Take Rte 128 to Exit 25A/Rte 114 East through Salem to Marblehead where Rte 114 becomes Pleasant St. (at High School); take left onto Pleasant St.; after approx. ½ mile turn right onto Washington St.
  • Point of departure: Outside of Abbot Hall
  • Event Length: 2 hours
  • Participation limit: 35
  • Easy Walk, Paved road/sidewalk
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  • Explore Fort Sewall, Marblehead Print this event
  • Glovers Marblehead Regiment
  • OPEN DOOR SS (10-5)
  • Directions: Fort Sewall, Front Street, Route 114. Marblehead, MA 01945 Fort Sewall, Front Street, Marblehead, MA 01945. Take Rte 128 to Exit 25A/Rte 114 East through Salem to Marblehead where Rte 114 becomes Pleasant St. (at High School); take left onto Pleasant St. and follow to the end; then turn left onto Washington St., then right onto State St., then left onto Front St and go to the end. Parking is difficult.
  • Easy Walk, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Restrooms nearby, Well behaved, leashed dogs welcome
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  • Art of Johan Selmer Larson , Marblehead Print this event
  • The Marblehead Arts Association
  • Sunday 2:00pm  
  • Sunday 3:00pm  
  • Discover the fascinating life and art of Johan Selmer Larson, one of the founding members of the Marblehead Arts Association and renowned artist of his time. A short talk about his life and fascinating art will be given by his granddaughter and local writer Anne Whittier. The exhibit presents his finished art and also his sketchbooks, tools, fragments of his inspiration, and evidence of artistic investigation that allow you to understand what a fascinating local artist he was. He worked in collaboration with Frederick Law Olmstead for many years and his exquisite sculptural work can still be seen in places such as The Crane Estate and the Cloisters in Central Park. The Arts Association's other exhibits will also be open to the public during regular hours.
  • Directions: King Hooper Mansion, 8 Hooper St. Marblehead, MA 01945 King Hooper Mansion, 8 Hooper St. Marblehead MA 01945. Take Rte 128 to Exit 25A/Rte 114 East through Salem to Marblehead where Rte 114 becomes Pleasant St. (at High School); take left onto Pleasant St.; continue straight on Pleasant Street to the end; then make a right onto Washington Street. Continue on Washington Street for two blocks; Hooper St will be on your left (one way in the wrong direction); park where you can. The mansion is the large white house on the left at # 8 Hooper St.
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  • Civil War Museum Tour& Video, Marblehead Print this event
  • Marblehead Museum & Historical Society
  • Saturday 4:00pm  
  • Take advantage of this opportunity to see the Marblehead Civil War Museum on the third floor of the 1727 Old Town House. There will be a special viewing of the DVD about Marblehead's contributions and connections to the Civil War narrated by Anthony Silva of WBZ CBS Channel 4. Then stay for dinner at restaurants on the harbor front, a short walk down State St.
  • Directions: Washington St. at State St. Marblehead MA 01945 Take Rte 128 to Exit 25A/Rte 114 East through Salem to Marblehead where Rte 114 becomes Pleasant St. (at High School); take left onto Pleasant St. and follow to the end; then turn left onto Washington St. Old Town House is one block down Washington St. at the intersection with State St.
  • Point of departure: Old Town House to 3rd Floor
  • Event Length: 1 hour
  • Participation limit: 50
  • Easy Walk, Parking onsite
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    Methuen

  • Vintage Baseball Tournament, Methuen Print this event
  • Methuen Historical Commission/Methuen Historic District Commission
  • Enjoy a marathon of vintage baseball played by 1861 rules! 12:00 noon: Methuen High School alumni vs. Essex Base Ball Club. 1:30: Lynn Live Oaks vs. Fitchburg Rollstones. 2:00: Kids Demo - kids invited to take a few swings and run the bases. 3:00: Essex Base Ball Club vs. Fitchburg Rollstones. Bring lawn chairs and blankets; refreshments available. GO KIDS OPEN DOOR S (12-4)
  • Directions: Tenney Grammar School Fields, 75 Pleasant St Methuen, MA 01844 From 93, take Exit 47 to Route 213. Take Exit 2 (Route 28) and turn right on Route 28/Broadway. At third light (with clock tower on your right) turn left on Charles St. Continue through the stop sign onto Pleasant St. Right on Pleasant View St. Right on Davis Rd. to school parking lot.
  • Easy Walk, Parking onsite, Well behaved, leashed dogs welcome
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  • Civil War Cemetery Walk, Methuen Print this event
  • Methuen Historical Commission
  • Saturday 11:00am  
  • Walnut Grove Cemetery, Methuen's first garden cemetery, is the final resting place of many Civil War veterans. Stroll through the scenic grounds and learn about the lives of these Northern defenders, their war exploits, and the families they left behind.
  • Directions: Walnut Grove Cemetery, Grove Street, Methuen MA 01844 From I93 take Exit 47. Turn right on Pelham St. Turn right at Barker St. Turn left on Lowell St. Turn right on Grove St. Cemetery is on the right.
  • Point of departure: GAR monument at the Railroad St end of Grove St.
  • Event Length: 90 min
  • Distance: 1 mile
  • Participation limit: 30
  • Easy Walk, Inappr. for children under 12, Gravel/dirt paths, Paved road/sidewalk, Heart-Healthy event, Parking onsite
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  • Millionaires Walking Tour, Methuen Print this event
  • Methuen Historical Society
  • Sunday 1:00pm  
  • Walk in their footsteps and learn the secrets of David Nevins, Charles H. Tenney, and Edward F. Searles, native sons who controlled great fortunes in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The philanthropy of these intriguing men and their families gave Methuen an exceptional architectural legacy. Tour ends with an inside look at Searles' famous organ at the Methuen Memorial Music Hall.
  • Directions: Nevins Memorial Library, 305 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844 From 93, take Exit 47 to Route 213. Take exit 2 (Route 28) and turn right on Route 28/Broadway. Nevins Memorial Library is about 300 feet on your left.
  • Event Length: 2 hours
  • Distance: 1.5 miles
  • Participation limit: 40
  • Inappr. for children under 12, Paved road/sidewalk, Heart-Healthy event, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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    Nahant

  • Autumn Fair in Nahant , Nahant Print this event
  • Nahant Historical Society & Community Center
  • Saturday 10:00am  
  • Enjoy a relaxing day in Massachusetts' smallest town, just over a mile square. See the national award-winning exhibition Nahant on the Rocks. View the popular presentation, Nahant and the Blizzard of 1978. Have fun with the silent auction, raffles and local crafters. Special sweets in honor of our magnificent ship model, the bark Sarah, will be available for purchase.
  • Directions: 41 Valley Rd, Nahant MA 01908 Take Rte. 128 to Exit 26/Lowell St., go east on Lowell St. though Peabody and into Salem; at the end, turn right onto Highland Ave./Rte 107; continue into Lynn, turn left onto Eastern Ave/Rte 129E; take to the very end at the water; turn right onto Lynn Shore Drive; proceed to traffic circle; go 2/3 of the way around (2nd exit) exit onto Nahant Rd.; go 2.5mi until right turn onto Valley Rd.
  • Point of departure: Historical Society
  • Event Length: 10-3
  • Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Parking onsite
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    Newbury

  • Kayak Tour @ Parker River , Newbury Print this event
  • Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
  • Sunday 9:00am  
  • PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT DOES NOT BEGIN UNTIL SEPTEMBER 22. Join us in a kayak/canoe paddle through the great marsh! Refuge staff will lead an informative tour inside this wonderful natural resource. This event is limited to 12 boats. You must bring your own kayak/canoe & personal flotation device, boats will not be provided. Call the refuge to reserve a spot. 978-465-5753x200 LIMITED AVAILABILITY GO OUTDOORS
  • Directions: From 95 take Exit 57/Rte 113 E. Continue straight onto Rte 1A Sto the intersection with Rolfe's Ln. Turn left onto Rolfe's Ln and travel .5 mile to its end. Turn right onto the Plum Island Tpk and travel 2 mi crossing the Sgt. Donald Wilkinson Bridge to Plum Island. Take your first right onto Sunset Dr. and travel .5 mile to the refuge entrance.
  • Point of departure: Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Lot #1 Boat launch
  • Event Length: 3 hours
  • Distance: 4 miles
  • Participation limit: 12
  • Heart-Healthy event, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Explore Tendercrop Farm, Newbury Print this event
  • Tendercrop Farm, Inc.
  • Tendercrop is a working farm on 70 acres of land in Newbury, MA. People come from miles around to shop in our 100 year old barn filled with mouthwatering treats and visual delights. Children and parents alike love to stop outside to feed our friendly buffalo and llama. Family owned and operated since 1985. Come visit us! GO KIDS OPEN DOOR ALL
  • Directions: 108 High Rd. Newburyport, MA 01950 Take 95 to Exit 57 (RT 113 Newburyport) Follow for 5 mi. Pass entering Newbury sign, continue straight through the next set of lights. Farm is 1/4 mile on the right.
  • Easy Walk, Gravel/dirt paths, Heart-Healthy event, Parking onsite
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  • Sympathy for the Devil, Newbury Print this event
  • Newbury 375th Anniversary Committee
  • Sunday 10:00am  
  • Sunday 1:00pm  
  • Sunday 3:00pm  
  • A rugged walk from the Devil's Pulpit rock formation, where the Reverend George Whitefield addressed a crowd of thousands, to the Devil's Den, dug in 1697 and reputed to be the first limestone quarry in New England.The mission of the 375th Anniversary Committee of the Town of Newbury is to preserve and promote the historic and cultural resources of the town in preparation for its 375th anniversary in 2010.
  • Directions: From Rte 1 go east on Boston Rd(which is at the flashing light 1.7 miles south from the Newburyport Traffic Circle). Stay left 4/10 of a mile to the Transfer Station.
  • Point of departure: Newbury Transfer Station
  • Event Length: 1hr
  • Strenuous Hike, Heart-Healthy event, Well behaved, leashed dogs welcome
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  • Cradle of Aviation, Newbury Print this event
  • Plum Island Aerodome
  • Saturday 10:00am  
  • Saturday 11:00am  
  • Saturday 1:00pm  
  • Saturday 2:00pm  
  • Come tour the Burgess Aviation Museum, highlighting the 1910 flying field -- New England’s first -- as well as the current airport that has changed little since the Golden Age of Aviation. Visit a working aircraft restoration facility and watch small planes up close.
  • Directions: 24 Plum Island Tpk Newbury, MA 01951 From 95 take Exit 57/Rte 113 E. Continue straight onto Rte 1A S to the intersection with Rolfe's Ln. Turn left onto Rolfe's Ln and travel .5 mile to its end. Turn right onto the Plum Island Tpk. The airport is 1 mile down on the right.
  • Point of departure: From parking lot, museum building is on left, and the hangar on right.
  • Event Length: 30-45 minutes
  • Distance: N/A
  • Easy Walk, Parking onsite
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    Newburyport

  • Wild Plum Island! , Newburyport Print this event
  • Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
  • Saturday 9:00am  
  • Explore the different wildlife habitats of Plum Island on the beautiful Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. This 1.4 mile guided hike will take you through dunes, maritime shrub land, and forest, as well as freshwater & salt marshes. GO OUTDOORS
  • Directions: 6 Plum Island Tpk. Newbury MA 01951^ Rte 95 to Exit 57/Rte 113 E. Continue straight onto Rte 1A to the intersection with Rolfe’s Ln. Turn left onto Rolfe’s Ln to end and right onto the Plum Island Tpk. Travel 2 mi crossing the Sgt. Donald Wilkinson Bridge to Plum Island. Take your 1st right onto Sunset Dr and travel .5 mi to the refuge entrance. Go straight for 4 mi to Parking Lot #4.
  • Event Length: 90 minutes
  • Distance: 1.4 miles
  • Participation limit: 25
  • Easy Walk, Heart-Healthy event, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Boat Camp aboard Erica Lee, Newburyport Print this event
  • BOAT CAMP Inc.
  • Sunday 9:30am  
  • Sunday 1:30pm  
  • Join us for a 3 hour outing aboard the charter vessel ERICA LEE as we cruise down the Merrimack River and out into Ipswich Bay. Along the way, we'll learn about the natural history of this great estuary, as well as haul a few lobster traps or see what turns up from a short tow with a scientific otter trawl. This is a great way to explore what lives on and under the sea in our near shore coastal waters. KIDS LIMITED AVAILABILITY
  • Directions: 54 Merrimac St. Newburyport, MA 01950 Take 95 to Exit 57 (RT 113 Newburyport)for 2 miles. Turn right onto Green St. Turn right onto Merrimac St.Continue through lights into public parking lot on the left near the Hilton Marina dock.
  • Point of departure: BOAT CAMP boathouse
  • Event Length: 3 hours
  • Participation limit: 15
  • Restrooms nearby
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  • Essex County Maritime, Newburyport Print this event
  • Custom House Maritime Museum
  • Discover the interesting maritime heritage of Newburyport, MA (the eastern seacoast’s first major commercial port) and the Merrimack River Valley. See our unique collection of maritime art, model clipper ships, maritime artifacts, the history of the Coast Guard, and more. Designed by Robert Mills, architect of the Washington Monument and U.S. Treasury Building, the Custom House, in downtown Newburyport, is an extraordinary maritime museum, an educational center, a research facility, and a meeting place for people seeking a unique venue for professional or social gatherings. OPEN DOOR S (12-4)
  • Directions: 25 Water St, Newburyport, MA 01950 From 95 take Exit 57/Rte 113 toward Newburyport. Follow for approx. 2 mi, and turn left at Green Street, and a right onto Water St.
  • Easy Walk, Paved road/sidewalk, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Tiptoe Through Tombstones, Newburyport Print this event
  • Oak Hill Cemetery
  • Saturday 10:00am  
  • Saturday 2:00pm  
  • Sunday 10:00am  
  • Sunday 2:00pm  
  • Encounter old and new friends during a fascinating informative wander through Newburyport's Oak Hill Cemetery consecrated in 1842. Learn about sea captains, writers, mayors, and the builder of the ship "The Flying Cloud". Visit the grave of sea captain who William Lloyd Garrison tried to convict as a slave trader, say hello to nationally known artists, and hear about Newburyport's well known photographers. Come join us and learn about notable people in Newburyport's fascinating history. GO OUTDOORS
  • Directions: 1 Brown St. Newburyport MA 01950 From 95 take Exit 57 (Rte 113 E/High St). Follow Rte 113/High St. for about 2.5 mi to the intersection of High and State St. take a right onto State St. Turn left onto Brown St, and bear right. You will notice the chapel.
  • Point of departure: Ellen T. Brown Memorial Chapel
  • Event Length: 90 minutes
  • Easy Walk, Heart-Healthy event, Parking onsite
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  • Family Flyby @ Mass Audubon, Newburyport Print this event
  • Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center
  • Sunday 11:00am  
  • Fly by to learn about the amazing routes birds take, neither by trail nor sail but by wing, as they navigate from one seasonal home to the next. Join Lisa Hutchings for this fun adventure for toddlers to teens with their families. GO KIDS
  • Directions: 1 Plum Island Tpk. Newburyport, MA 01950 Take 95 to Exit 57/Route 113 E. Follow into Newbury (about 3.5 mi), taking a left at the first light (Rolfes Ln).At end take a right on the Plum Island Turnpike. Joppa Flats is the second building on the left.
  • Event Length: 3 hrs
  • Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Newburyport Walking Tour , Newburyport Print this event
  • Newburyport Walks with Anne Dodge
  • Saturday 10:30am  
  • We will explore the historic downtown with a fourth generation Newburyporter. Cover topics including the Colonial history of Newburyport, the river and its importance through our history, religion in early New England, local abolitionists, and major historical sites.
  • Directions: The Firehouse, One Market Square, Newburyport, MA 01950 Take 95 to Exit 57 (RT 113 Newburyport)for 2 miles. Turn right onto Green St. Turn right onto Merrimac St.
  • Event Length: 1.5 hours
  • Easy Walk, Heart-Healthy event
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  • Fruit St. Architectural Tour, Newburyport Print this event
  • Newburyport Preservation Trust
  • Saturday 10:30am  
  • Come join architect Gregory Colling and other local experts on a tour of Fruit St, Newburyport's first Local Historic District. Learn about the characteristic features and architectural significances of the Federal era homes found on Fruit St as well as their social context and residents over the centuries.
  • Directions: Cushing House Museum, corner of Fruit and High St, Newburyport, MA 01950 From 95 take Exit 57/ Rte 113 E for approx. 2 mi. Take your first left onto Fruit St. The Museum is located on the corner of Fruit and High Sts.
  • Point of departure: Cushing House Museum
  • Event Length: 60
  • Participation limit: 100
  • Easy Walk, Paved road/sidewalk, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Restrooms nearby
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  • Newburyport Art Trail, Newburyport Print this event
  • Newburyport Art Gallery Trail
  • Friday 12:00pm  
  • Enjoy downtown Newburyport and the arts! Tour seven galleries of Newburyport this weekend. Pick up your map at one the following galleries and walk your way through town enjoying artwork along the way. Bridge Gallery, Chameleon, The Churchill Gallery, Ferry Wharf Gallery, Firehouse Center for the Arts, Newburyport Art Association, Off the Wall, Somerby's Landing Sculpture Park, Spirit of Newburyport, Valerie's Gallery, & The Walsingham Gallery. ARTSFEST
  • Directions: Walsingham Gallery, 47 Merrimac St, Newburyport, MA, 01950 Take 95 to Exit 57/Rte 113 E. Turn left onto Green St. Follow signs to public parking on right at the bottom of Green St. Pick up your art trail map at Walsingham Gallery on the corner of Merrimac and Green Sts.
  • Point of departure: On the corner of Merrimac and Green Sts.
  • Event Length: 12-5PM
  • Easy Walk, Paved road/sidewalk, Heart-Healthy event
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  • Tour of Moseley Estate Core, Newburyport Print this event
  • DCR & the Maudslay State Park Association
  • Sunday 2:00pm  
  • Join the Maudslay State Park interpreter on a rare tour to view the various areas of land that were part of the Moseley Family Estate (which includes the house sites, formal gardens and farm complex area) and learn about their historical significance to the area.
  • Directions: Park HQ, 74 Curzon Mill Rd, Newburyport MA 01951 Take 95 Exit 57/Rte 113 E. Follow Rte 113 then turn left onto Noble St., then turn left onto Ferry Rd. Follow signs to State Park.
  • Event Length: 90 minutes
  • Distance: 9/10 of a mile
  • Participation limit: 25
  • Easy Walk, Gravel/dirt paths, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby, Well behaved, leashed dogs welcome
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  • Formal Gardens and Tea for 2, Newburyport Print this event
  • DCR and the Maudslay State Park Association
  • Saturday 2:00pm  
  • Join the Maudslay State Park interpreter for a spot of tea and a history tour through the elegant gardens of the former Moseley Family Estate. Additionally, a Garden Club member will be on site to share knowledge of the rare and beautiful collection of plants and shrubs that thrive there.
  • Directions: 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA 01951 Take 95 North to Exit 57/Rte 113. Turn left onto Noble St. and a left onto Ferry Rd. Follow signs to State Park.
  • Event Length: one hour
  • Distance: 1/4 mile
  • Participation limit: 25
  • Easy Walk, Gravel/dirt paths, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby, Well behaved, leashed dogs welcome
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  • Old South Church, Newburyport Print this event
  • The Reverend Rob John
  • Saturday 11:00am  
  • Sunday 12:00pm  
  • Saturday 1:00pm  
  • Saturday 2:00pm  
  • Saturday 3:00pm  
  • Sunday 12:00pm  
  • Sunday 1:00pm  
  • Sunday 2:00pm  
  • Saturday 3:00pm  
  • Guided tours of Newburyport's oldest church building, which was built in 1756 for the Rev. George Whitefield, including the basement crypt. The Frescoing on the ceiling, walls, and curtains in the back of the pulpit is one of the finest examples of Trompe l'oeil in the country.
  • Directions: 29 Federal St. Newburyport MA 01951^ Rte 95 to Exit 57/Rte 113 E. Turn left onto Federal St. The church is 5 blocks down on the corner of Federal and School Sts. See blue and white Presbyterian sign.
  • Event Length: 45 minutes
  • Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Parking onsite
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  • Sea Captain's Mansion Tour, Newburyport Print this event
  • Cushing House Museum, Historical Society of Old Newbury
  • Friday 1:00pm  
  • Sunday 1:30pm  
  • Sunday 2:00pm  
  • Sunday 2:30pm  
  • Sunday 3:00pm  
  • Sunday 3:30pm  
  • Please join us for a tour of an authentic Newburyport sea captains mansion, the Cushing House Museum, a National Historic Landmark, which incidentally, is celebrating its 200th birthday. Allow our knowledgeable docents to lead you through its winding rooms and staircases brimming with treasures from Newburyport’s federal period hey day and learn about our seafaring and mercantile past. In the spirit of “going green” the Cushing House has just completed a historically appropriate storm window installation with ultra violet protection that will certainly help to conserve our natural resources. Come see what we have done and how this may benefit your historic home. Special thanks go to the Essex National Heritage Commission for helping to fund this worthy project! GO GREEN
  • Directions: 98 High Street, Newburyport MA 01950 From 95 toward Salisbury/Portsmouth NH take Exit 56. Turn right onto Scotland which becomes Parker St. Turn right to stay on Parker St, and then turn right onto Rte 1. Enter next rotary and take 2nd exit onto State St. Turn left onto High St/Rte 1.
  • Event Length: 30 min
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    North Andover

  • The Birth of a Village, North Andover Print this event
  • North Andover Historical Society
  • Friday 4:00pm  
  • Join us for a second walk through the Old Center of the North Parish of Andover! This year we will explore the commercial buildings on Johnson Street and visit the most important feature of the growing 1830s crossroads village: The 1829 Brick Block.
  • Directions: 153 Academy Rd, North Andover, MA 01845 Take 495 to Exit 43/Mass Ave. Continue towards North Andover, approximately 2.5 miles. Historical Society Headquarters is located at the intersection of Mass. Avenue and Academy Road.
  • Point of departure: North Andover Historical Society Headquarters, 153 Academy Road.
  • Event Length: 90 mins.
  • Distance: .5 mile
  • Participation limit: 40
  • Easy Walk, Paved road/sidewalk, Restrooms nearby
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  • American Poetry, 400 Years , North Andover Print this event
  • Stevens-Coolidge Place, Trustees of Reservations, American Community Think Tank
  • Saturday 1:00pm  
  • In the Valley of Poets, we need your creativity! Be part of a documentary film. Bring one of your own poems or favorite from another poet to read in the magnificent Stevens-Coolidge Gardens.Our local CAM TV staff will be videotaping your words to include in the documentary being filmed from 1-3pm on Saturday. All poems must be from American poets, as we honor our nation's first, Anne Dudley Bradstreet (1612-1672) who for 30 years lived and worked in North Andover, a town that inspired her words. Spend the afternoon...read a book and bring along a picnic lunch. There is much to explore and enjoy in this gorgeous natural landscape, a Trustees of Reservations property.
  • Directions: 139 Andover St. North Andover, MA 01845 From 495 take Exit 42 and follow Rte 114 E. Turn left onto Rte 133 E. At lights go straight(becomes Andover Street). House and gardens on left.
  • Event Length: 3
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  • America's Printing Evolution, North Andover Print this event
  • The Museum of Printing, American Community Think Tank
  • Saturday 10:00am  
  • Come explore the most extensive collection of printing materials, prints, and machines in America and experience the fascinating evolution of printing and communication across our nation. This gem holds the most extensive collection of materials and machines in the country since the closing of the Smithsonian Institute Printing exhibit in 2003. Contemporary exhibition of prints will also be featured. This museum is not to be missed!
  • Directions: 800 Mass Ave. North Andover MA 01845 From 495 take Exit 43, turning south onto Mass.Ave, toward North Andover. In 1 mile you cross Route 133. Travel another 4/10 mile and the Museum of Printing will on the left. A large open field, the Town Common, is on the right, and North Andover Center is only a couple of hundred yards ahead.
  • Event Length: Saturday 10-5
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  • Walk the Path of Poets, North Andover Print this event
  • Rolling Ridge Conference Center, American Community Think Tank
  • Saturday 10:00am  
  • Come walk the path that poets might have walked through the centuries at Rolling Ridge, a special space for meditation and inspiration. Words flow easily here. The historic grounds and gardens of the Ridge were designed by renowned landscape architect Fletcher Steele in the 1920's and 30's. Spend time meandering through the rolling hills, exploring the hemlock forest and walking along Lake Cochichewick.
  • Directions: 660 Great Pond Rd. North Andover MA 01845 From 93 take Exit 41 for Rte. 125. Turn right off exit and follow Rte. 125 to the junction of Rte. 114. Turn right on Rte. 114. Follow Rte. 114 to 2nd traffic light, turn left onto Mill Rd. Continue to stop sign at intersection of Mill Rd and Johnson St. Turn left onto Johnson Street. Take 3rd right onto Marbleridge Rd which becomes Great Pond Rd for approximately 2 miles. Rolling Ridge is on your left.
  • Event Length: 2 hrs
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  • Smolak Farms Fall Festival, North Andover Print this event
  • Smolak Farms & American Community Think Tank
  • Come enjoy a Merrimack Valley treasure...pick fresh apples, pumpkins, go for a hayride with your friends or family, indulge yourself with a delicious donut and apple cider! Spend the day with family and friends enjoying the gorgeous natural landscape and Smolak Farms long lasting traditions that have helped shaped the unique heritage of the county. Learn how to stop Global Warming with the guidance of Nexamp, Inc., Clean Energy Integrator who has implemented green technology into Smolak Farms and other venues. Gary Thomas Keating, Robert Frost Scholar & Actor will recite his favorite Frost poems on Saturday under the Apple Tree. GO GREEN OPEN DOOR SS
  • Directions: 315 So. Bradford St, North Andover MA 01845 From 495 N take Exit 42A for Rte 114 E. Merge onto Rte 114. Turn left at Peters St, right onto Andover St, right to stay on Andover St, right at Salem St, left at Dale St, left to stay on Dale St, and a left onto S Bradford St.
  • Event Length: 8:30-5 Sat, Sun
  • Gravel/dirt paths, Heart-Healthy event, Parking onsite, Well behaved, leashed dogs welcome
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    Peabody

  • Brooksby Farm Tour, Peabody Print this event
  • City of Peabody, Peabody Historical Society, George Peabody House Museum
  • Saturday 9:00am  
  • Established in 1902 by Joseph Smith as a summer retreat and working farm, Brooksby Farm is now maintained by the City of Peabody. Visitors will tour the grounds of the Historical Society’s c. 1650 Felton Houses (once part of Brooksby Farm), enjoy apple cider and donuts in the Smith Barn, and then walk a distance of 100 yards to Brooksby Farm and learn about its operations. Following the program, visitors may go apple picking, visit the petting zoo and farm stand, walk the trails, and enjoy the fall foliage.
  • Directions: 38 Felton Street, Peabody, MA 01960 Take Rte 128 to Exit 25B/Rte 114 towards Middleton; left onto Prospect St (intersection after N.S. Mall); right onto Felton St. Follow the signs to Brooksby Farm. The Nathaniel Felton Sr. and Jr. Houses are on the right, and the Historical Fire Museum, Smith Barn and parking lot are on the left.
  • Point of departure: Felton-Smith Historic Site in front of the Smith Barn
  • Event Length: 1 hour
  • Distance: 100 yards
  • Participation limit: 30
  • Easy Walk, Gravel/dirt paths, Paved road/sidewalk, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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    Rockport

  • Quarry Tour & Demo, Rockport Print this event
  • Friends of Halibut Point State Park, DCR, & The Trustees of Reservations
  • Saturday 10:00am  
  • Guided walk around the Babson Farm Quarry, unearthing the granite industry era followed by a traditional hand-stool stone splitting demonstration. Halibut Point itself is made of sheets of 440 million year-old granite that now cascade from rocky headlands to the abundant tidal pools below. The panorama encompasses views from Crane Beach in Ipswich to Mount Agamenticus in Maine and the Isles of Shoals off the coast of New Hampshire. This glorious natural landscape is breathtaking and inspiring.
  • Directions: Gott Avenue Rockport, MA 01966 Take Rte 128 towards Gloucester/Rockport. After crossing the Annisquam River Bridge, go 3/4 around the first rotary, following signs for Rte 127 North, Annisquam & Pigeon Cove. After approx. 6 miles, turn left at the park sign and The Old Farm Inn onto Gott Ave.
  • Point of departure: Visitor Center at Halibut Point State Park
  • Event Length: 90 Minutes
  • Distance: 1 mile
  • Gravel/dirt paths, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Acorn Press Printing Demo, Rockport Print this event
  • Sarah Elizabeth Shop
  • Free block printing demonstration using an antique Acorn press made by the Adams of Boston 1830 to 1870. Linoleum blocks carved at the shop are used to make cards and printed fabric for use in the home. It follows the tradition of the Folly Cove Designers 1938 -1969 of Gloucester that was created by the praised local artist and writer Virginia Lee Burton Demetrios. Notice how many of artist's works are thoughtfully inspired by the history and natural splendor of the Cape Ann area. * See also Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester OPEN DOOR ALL (Fri:11:30-2)(Sat:10-4)(Sun:11:30-2)
  • Directions: 5 Whistlestop Mall. Rockport, MA 01966 By Train: Take the train to the Rockport Station, and notice Whistlestop Mall as you exit. Take Rte 128 towards Gloucester/Rockport. Pass through 2 rotaries. Turn left onto Rte 127/Eastern Ave, then turn left onto Railroad Ave/Rte 127. Turn left onto Whistlestop Mall.
  • Event Length: 10 minutes, you can stay longer
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Easy Walk, Paved road/sidewalk, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Parking onsite
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    Salem

  • Marine Lab Exploration, Salem Print this event
  • Northeastern Massachusetts Aquaculture & Salem State College
  • Friday 4:00pm  
  • The Cat Cove Marine Laboratory is operated by Salem State College to promote the wise and sustainable use of aquatic resources on the North Shore and elsewhere. Instruction, outreach and research activities are pursued by Laboratory staff. Fish, clams and other "critters" are spawned and reared as part of instructional, restoration and enhancement efforts. Participants will observe aquatic life up close and will learn how the organisms they view will be used to understand and manage more effectively our aquatic resources and heritage.
  • Directions: 92 Fort Avenue, Salem MA 01970 Take Rte 128 to Exit 25A/Rte 114 East; follow into Salem, after the Salem Witch House continue to follow Rte 114 as it turns left onto Norman Street; at the light continue straight onto New Derby Street (1A N – note Rte 114 goes right here to Marblehead); continue straight past Pickering Wharf following signs to Willows and Winter Island. Immediately after you pass the SESD Waste Water Treatment Facility and Power Generation Plant on Fort Avenue, but before the Willows and the turn off to Winter Island, there is the gate to the cat Cove Marine Laboratory. A sign indicates the entrance.
  • Event Length: 1 hour
  • Participation limit: 25
  • Easy Walk, Gravel/dirt paths, Paved road/sidewalk, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Family Polar Adventure, Salem Print this event
  • Peabody Essex Museum
  • Sunday 3:00pm  
  • Visit the new exhibition at PEM, Polar Attractions with Art & Nature Program Specialist, Lindsay Erben. Explore polar animals in their habitats while working as a team to discover similarities and differences between the North and South poles. If weather permits, we will take a walk around the museum to search for connections between the poles and New England. Record your findings in your very own PEM sketchbook to take home! GO KIDS
  • Directions: 161 Essex St. Salem MA 01970 Take Rte 128 to Exit 25A/Rte 114 East; follow signs on Rte 114 into Salem and to the NPS Visitor Center and parking garage. PEM directly across street.
  • Point of departure: The Atrium @PEM
  • Event Length: 1 hr.
  • Participation limit: 30
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Easy Walk, Restrooms nearby
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  • Walk Salem's South River , Salem Print this event
  • Historic New England
  • Saturday 10:00am  
  • Salem used to have three distinct waterfront areas, on the North and South Rivers, and the Harbor. Today, only a small portion of the North River still exists and much of the South River was buried as part of the 19th c. land reclamation project. What's left is the Harbor waterfront. Beginning at Historic New England's Gedney House, which was sited to face the South River and Eleazor Gedney's shipyard on the river's banks, we will re-trace the South River and discover Salem's ever-changing waterfronts. Along the way we will examine topography, architecture, and travel in time from the 17th c. Salem of Gedney to Capt. Phillips' bustling 18th and 19th centuries.
  • Directions: 21 High Street Salem, MA 01970 21 High Street Salem, MA 01970. Take Rte 128 to Exit 25A/Rte 114 East; follow to Salem, after the Salem Witch House follow Rte 114 as it turns left, then take the second right onto Margin St (in front of US Post Office) and then the second right onto High St. (v. narrow street).
  • Point of departure: Outside the Gedney House
  • Event Length: 2 hours
  • Easy Walk, Paved road/sidewalk
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  • East Meets West at PEM, Salem Print this event
  • Peabody Essex Museum
  • Saturday 9:00am  
  • Saturday 10:00am  
  • Explore the differences of Eastern and Western Architecture on this tour of the Yin Yu Yang Chinese House and the Federal-Style Gardner-Pingree House at PEM.
  • Directions: 161 Essex St. Salem MA 01970 Take Rte 128 to Exit 25A/Rte 114 East; follow signs on Rte 114 into Salem and to the NPS Visitor Center and parking garage. PEM directly across street.
  • Point of departure: The Atrium @ PEM
  • Event Length: 1 hour
  • Participation limit: 30
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Easy Walk, Restrooms nearby
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  • 1812 Privateer FAME:Go Sail!, Salem Print this event
  • Schooner FAME of Salem
  • Sunday 10:00am  
  • Cruise the historic waters of Salem Sound aboard our full scale replica of the 1812 privateer schooner FAME! Aboard the new FAME, passengers learn about the fishermen, pirates, privateers, traders and men of war who shaped our North Shore. They learn about the fishing trade that prompted Cape Ann's first European settlements... the brave little schooners of George Washington's fleet... the East India trade that made Salem rich... and, of course, the privateers of the Revolution and the War of 1812. LIMITED AVAILABILITY
  • Directions: 80 Wharf St. Salem MA 01970 80 Wharf St., Salem, MA 01970. Take Rte 128 to Exit 25A/Rte 114 East; follow into Salem, after the Salem Witch House continue to follow Rte 114 as it turns left onto Norman Street; continue straight through the traffic light onto New Derby Street ( note Rte 114 goes right here to Marblehead); continue straight to Pickering Wharf; Wharf St is a right turn.
  • Point of departure: Pickering Wharf Marina
  • Event Length: 1hour and 45 minutes
  • Participation limit: 30
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Restrooms nearby
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  • Salem Privateers vs Pirates, Salem Print this event
  • Salem Maritime National Park Service
  • Saturday 10:30am  
  • Saturday 1:00pm  
  • Saturday 3:00pm  
  • Sunday 10:30am  
  • Sunday 1:00pm  
  • Sunday 3:00pm  
  • Join a National Park Service Ranger for a tour of Salem National Historic Site, including boarding the Friendship of Salem, and learn about the difference between pirates and privateers and their impact on trade and the growth of Salem and New England. All ages welcome... GO KIDS
  • Directions: 193 Derby Street Salem MA 01970 Take Rte 128 to Exit 25A/Rte 114 East; follow into Salem, after the Salem Witch House continue to follow Rte 114 as it turns left onto Norman Street; continue straight through the traffic light onto New Derby Street ( note Rte 114 goes right here to Marblehead); continue straight past Pickering Wharf to the Salem Maritime Site.
  • Point of departure: Orientation Center at Salem Maritime NHS
  • Event Length: 60 minutes
  • Distance: .5 miles
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  • Salem's Military History, Salem Print this event
  • Salem Maritime National Historic Site
  • Saturday 10:30am  
  • Saturday 3:00pm  
  • Sunday 10:30am  
  • Sunday 3:00pm  
  • Today, when we tend to think of Salem's merchants and seafarers as only interested in sailing and business. Civic service, and most particularly military service, however, was in important part of being a citizen and the 17th, 18th and 19th century Massachusetts. Join National Park Service Historian Emily A. Murphy, PhD, for a 90 minute walking tour that will illuminate some of Salem's surprising and fascinating military history.
  • Directions: 193 Derby Street Salem MA 01970 Take Rte 128 to Exit 25A/Rte 114 East; follow into Salem, after the Salem Witch House continue to follow Rte 114 as it turns left onto Norman Street; continue straight through the traffic light onto New Derby Street ( note Rte 114 goes right here to Marblehead); continue straight past Pickering Wharf to the Salem Maritime Site.
  • Point of departure: Orientation Center at Salem Maritime NHS
  • Event Length: 90 min
  • Distance: 1.5 mi
  • Inappr. for children under 12, Heart-Healthy event
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  • Salem 1914 Fire Walking Tour , Salem Print this event
  • Historic Salem, Inc.
  • Sunday 1:00pm  
  • This 90-minute walking tour will focus on "the Point" and Derby Street neighborhoods devastated by the Salem Fire. The loss and rebuilding of the Naumkeag Steam Cotton Mills will be highlighted as will the new building regulations in the City of Salem in the post-fire years. The tour will end at Salem Common, the site of one of several "tent cities" established after 253 acres city-wide were burned and thousands were left jobless and homeless.
  • Directions: 48 Lafayette St, Salem MA 01970 From 128, take exit 25A (Rte 114 E) toward Salem/Marblehead. Follow Rte 114 signs into Salem. At intersection of Rte 114/Summer St and Norman St, take left onto Norman; cross Washington St intersection onto New Derby St. Fire Station on left at intersection of New Derby and Lafayette Sts.
  • Point of departure: Salem Fire Department, 48 Lafayette St
  • Event Length: 90 min
  • Easy Walk, Paved road/sidewalk, Well behaved, leashed dogs welcome
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  • Circuit of Salem Woods, Salem Print this event
  • Friends of Salem Woods
  • Sunday 9:00am  
  • Join in on a 2.5 miles leisurely walk over moderate terrain in historic Salem Woods. We will introduce the history of the woods and note some of the flora and fauna of this diverse habitat. If you'd like, bring along binoculars for bird watching and field guides to investigate something of interest along your walk! GO OUTDOORS
  • Directions: 75 Wilson Street Salem, MA 01970 Take Rte. 128 to Exit 26/Lowell St., go east on Lowell St. though Peabody, turn right onto Highland Ave./Rte 107; turn left at Wilson St. Golf course is next to Salem High School.
  • Point of departure: Olde Salem Green Golf Course parking lot off Wilson St.
  • Event Length: 90 minutes
  • Distance: 2.5 miles
  • Participation limit: 50
  • Gravel/dirt paths, Heart-Healthy event, Parking onsite
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  • Salem Tales Jim McAllister, Salem Print this event
  • Derby Square Tours
  • Saturday 9:30am  
  • Sunday 9:30am  
  • Over the centuries the Salem Common, officially known as Washington Square, has evolved from a swamp into a beautiful city park while the surrounding streets have undergone a transformation from an industrial zone to an elegant residential neighborhood. This leisurely stroll around the park’s confines will chronicle that evolution and will explore the area’s connection to famous people, including Nathaniel Hawthorne, architect woodcarver Samuel McIntire, artist Frank W. Benson, Daniel Webster, and game inventor George Parker. Also covered on the tour are some of the square’s architectural treasures and popular institutions, past and present, like the defunct Salem Club and the Now and Then Hall.
  • Directions: NPS Salem Visitors Center, 2 New Liberty St, Salem, MA 01970. Take Rte 128 to Exit 25A/Rte 114 East. Follow signs on Rte 114 into Salem and then follow signs to NPS Visitor Center and parking garage.
  • Point of departure: Outside NPS Salem Visitor Center
  • Event Length: 80 minutes
  • Distance: 1/4 mile
  • Participation limit: 30
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Easy Walk, Paved road/sidewalk, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Restrooms nearby, Well behaved, leashed dogs welcome
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  • Chestnut Street Stroll, Salem Print this event
  • Historic New England's Gedney and Phillips Houses
  • Sunday 10:30am  
  • Enjoy a leisurely stroll down Salem's Chestnut Street, often cited as one of the most beautiful streets in America. Learn about how this suburban neighborhood fit into an urban setting in the early 19th century. Presidents have dined in select homes, artists have created their masterpieces, and it has been home to generations of some of Salem's most prominent families. Participants will receive a discount coupon to visit the Phillips House on the day of the walk.
  • Directions: At the corner of Flint and Chestnut Streets Take Rte 128 to Exit 25A/Rte 114 East; follow into Salem; at the Salem Witch House on the corner of Essex St. turn right; go approximately three blocks on Essex St., at the first light turn left onto Flint St, then make another immediate left onto Chestnut St.
  • Point of departure: Meet at the corner of Flint and Chestnut Streets
  • Event Length: 90 minutes
  • Distance: 3/4 of a mile
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Easy Walk, Paved road/sidewalk
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  • Gedney House Tour, Salem Print this event
  • Historic New England
  • Friday 12:00pm  
  • Friday 1:00pm  
  • Spend your lunch hour touring the Gedney House. Take a tour of the Gedney House, a stunning example of a Colonial American house, estimated to have been constructed circa 1665. The house is significant for its structural carpentry and for surviving early paint and decorative finishes. In the hall chamber three successive color schemes can be identified, the earliest thought to be contemporary or near-contemporary with original construction. Take a peek into one of Salem's architectural and historic gems that very rarely opens it's doors to the public.
  • Directions: 21 High St. Salem MA 01970 Take Rte 128 to Exit 25A/Rte 114 East; follow into Salem, after the Salem Witch House follow Rte 114 as it turns left on Norman St., then take the second right onto Margin St (in front of US Post Office) and then the second right onto High St. (v. narrow street).
  • Event Length: 1 hour
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  • Hawthorne and The Gables, Salem Print this event
  • The House of the Seven Gables
  • Sunday 4:00pm  
  • Nathaniel Hawthorne comes alive during a focused lecture by Salem State College Hawthorne scholar, Arthur Riss, PhD, at The House of the Seven Gables. Listen to Dr. Riss connect Hawthorne to The Gables, tour the Mansion as well as Hawthorne's Birthplace, and muse on the 1668 structure in the lovely seaside gardens. LIMITED AVAILABILITY
  • Directions: 115 Derby Street Salem MA 01970 Take Rte 128 to Exit 25A/Rte 114 East; follow into Salem, after the Salem Witch House continue to follow Rte 114 as it turns left onto Norman Street; continue straight through the traffic light onto New Derby Street ( note Rte 114 goes right here to Marblehead); continue straight past Pickering Wharf and the Salem Maritime National Historic Site, Turner St is on the right; Or walk from the NPS Salem Visitor Center on New Liberty St.
  • Point of departure: The House of the Seven Gables' Seamans Visitors' Center lobby.
  • Event Length: 60-90 minutes
  • Participation limit: 35
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Easy Walk, Inappr. for children under 12, Gravel/dirt paths, Paved road/sidewalk, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Hawthorne Hotel Tour, Salem Print this event
  • Hawthorne Hotel
  • Saturday 1:30pm  
  • Hidden on the roof of the Hawthorne Hotel is an exact replica of a cabin from the Salem vessel Taria Topan. For over 3 centuries this cozy cabin has served as the headquarters of Salem's oldest organization, the Salem Marine Society. Join us for a very rare visit to the Salem Marine Society and a private tour of the elegant Federal-style Hawthorne Hotel. Learn why these two unique sites, each with their own story to tell, have been connected for over 80 years.
  • Directions: 18 Washington Square West Salem MA 01970 18 Washington Square, Salem, MA 01970. Take Rte 128 to Exit 26/Lowell Street East (Peabody and Salem). Proceed 2.6 miles through Peabody Center and then past Bridge Street (Route 107 North); turn left onto Essex Street and travel through two sets of lights to Washington Street; turn right on Washington Street, then take left at lights onto New Derby Street (1A North); go two intersections; take left onto Hawthorne Boulevard/1A North. The Hawthorne Hotel will be on your right.
  • Event Length: 45 minutes
  • Participation limit: 15
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Native American History , Salem Print this event
  • Salem Preservation, Inc. Pioneer Village
  • Saturday 10:00am  
  • Feather on the Moon, Sachem of the Massachusetts Ponkapoag Tribal Council, has directed us in building a Native American fish weir on our site. He will be giving a lecture and there will be other specialists on location running activities relating to Native American Flint-knapping and atlatl. Come and learn about the rich Native American culture and traditions that are embedded into the history of our county. A great event for adults and children alike!
  • Directions: Forest River Park, Salem, MA 01970 From Downtown Salem, follow Rte 114 East towards Salem State College, at intersection with Salem State College Main Campus turn left on West Rd. follow into Forest River Park entrance; look for Pioneer Village towards the left beyond the main parking lot. The entrance to the village is at the far end of the lot.
  • Point of departure: Entrance to Pioneer Village
  • Event Length: 10-2
  • Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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    Salisbury

  • Old Eastern Marsh Trail Walk, Salisbury Print this event
  • Coastal Trails Coalition
  • Saturday 12:00pm  
  • Sunday 1:00pm  
  • Guided trail walk along abandoned rail bed running from Merrimack River to Town Creek. The walk will provide a fine view of the Merrimack River as well as magnificent marsh views and an opportunity to see wildlife and learn the history of the railroad line. GO OUTDOORS
  • Directions: Friedenfels Rd. Salisbury, MA 01952^ Rte 1 N to Freidenfels Rd (on left immediately after crossing the bridge). Follow Friedenfels Rd. 400’ to railroad.
  • Event Length: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Distance: 1.2 miles
  • Participation limit: 20
  • Easy Walk, Gravel/dirt paths, Heart-Healthy event, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby, Well behaved, leashed dogs welcome
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    Saugus

  • Junior Ranger Days, Saugus Print this event
  • Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
  • Earn your Junior Ranger badge while exploring the Saugus Iron Works through fun, hands-on activities. What wildlife can you find in the early fall along the newly restored waterfront at the Saugus River? What is GABBRO and where did the Iron Works get it? What country did the prisoners-of-war come from? Join a tour and see how working waterwheels helped to make iron for the settlers of a young Massachusetts Bay Colony. Tours will begin at 11:15 and 2:15 each day. OPEN DOOR SS (10-3)
  • Directions: 244 Central Street Saugus MA 01906 From Interstate 95 northbound or southbound take the Walnut Street exit, number 43. Drive east towards Lynn and follow the brown National Park Service signs for 3.5 miles to the Iron Works. From Route 1 northbound take Main Street Saugus exit and follow the National Park Service signs east through Saugus Center to the Iron Works. From Route 1 southbound take the Walnut Street exit (East) and follow the National Park Service signs 1.5 miles to the Iron Works.
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Easy Walk, Paved road/sidewalk, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby, Well behaved, leashed dogs welcome
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  • Salem Scottish Country Dancers, Saugus Print this event
  • Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
  • Sunday 12:00pm  
  • Join us at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site to celebrate the unique Scottish influence woven into the history of the site, as most of the original workers were of Scottish decent. The Salem Country Dancers will perform their beautiful Scottish steps on the lawn of the Iron Works for the public and also let you join in on the experience yourself.
  • Directions: 244 Central St Saugus, MA 01906 From Interstate 95 northbound or southbound take the Walnut Street exit, number 43. Drive east towards Lynn and follow the brown National Park Service signs for 3.5 miles to the Iron Works. From Route 1 northbound take Main Street Saugus exit and follow the National Park Service signs east through Saugus Center to the Iron Works. From Route 1 southbound take the Walnut Street exit (East) and follow the National Park Service signs 1.5 miles to the Iron Works.
  • Event Length: 1 hr
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    Topsfield

  • Butterfly Garden Showcase, Topsfield Print this event
  • Willowdale Estate at the Bradley Palmer State Park
  • Saturday 9:00am  
  • Tour the original Bradley Palmer mansion, newly restored and open to the public for the day. Explore our native plant garden courtyard with its 'flowering and fragrant' atmosphere. Enjoy a light refreshment as you browse garden designer Kim Smith's informative display on butterflies in New England.
  • Directions: 24 Asbury St. Topsfield MA 01983 From Rte 1 take Ipswich Rd towards Ipswich, turn right onto Asbury Street, enter into the Bradley Palmer State Park and take a left at the fire hydrant.
  • Event Length: 3 hrs, or at your pace
  • Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby, Well behaved, leashed dogs welcome
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  • Explore Alfalfa Farm Vineyard, Topsfield Print this event
  • Alfalfa Farm Winery
  • Taste what New England has to offer! A historic farm in the heart of Essex County, Alfalfa Farm mixes old-fashioned New England charm with the latest in wine making technology. Be our guest for free guided vineyard and winery tours. OPEN DOOR SS (1-5)
  • Directions: 267 Rowley Bridge Rd. Topsfield MA 01983 Take 95 to Rte. 1 N. Turn left onto North Rd. and the winery is .5 miles on the left.
  • Event Length: 20 tours on the hour, tastings throughout the afternoon
  • Distance: 100 yards
  • Participation limit: 30
  • Easy Walk, Gravel/dirt paths, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Carnegie @ The Gould Barn, Topsfield Print this event
  • Topsfield Historical Society
  • Friday 7:30pm  
  • Spend an evening with Andrew Carnegie, American industrialist, businessman, and a prolific philanthropist. Watch him come to life in Topsfield's historic Gould Barn by a presentation and monologue by artist and historian Richard Clark. Refreshments will be served.
  • Directions: 1 Howlett St. Topsfield, MA 01983 From 95 N take Exit 50 to merge onto Rte 1 toward Topsfield. Continue to follow Rte 1N. Turn left at High St, Rte 97. Turn right at E Common. Continue onto Howlett St.
  • Event Length: 90 minutes
  • Participation limit: 100
  • Wheelchair & stroller accessible
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  • Ipswich River Wildlife Walk, Topsfield Print this event
  • Mass Audubon
  • Come enjoy a fall hike at the Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield, Mass Audubon’s largest sanctuary. Visitors will have the opportunity to enhance their hike by visiting naturalist-docents on the sanctuary trails. Docents will be stationed in a field, by a beaver pond and at a bird observation tower overlooking a freshwater marsh. Visit them to learn about the fall migration of monarch butterflies, the natural history of the American beaver, and the habitat needs of migrating waterfowl. Join a mid-day nature hike from 1-2pm, led by a naturalist-docent and visit one of the many beautiful natural areas on the 2,267-acre property. OPEN DOOR Sunday, September 28. OPEN DOOR Sunday
  • Directions: 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield MA 01983 From 95 N, take Exit 50 for Rte 1 N. At lights, turn right on Rte 97. After less than a mile, take third left on Perkins Row (small sign for the sanctuary) Entrance is one mile on the right (large sign and gate)
  • Event Length: at your pace
  • Gravel/dirt paths, Heart-Healthy event, Parking onsite
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  • The Art of Goat Cheese, Topsfield Print this event
  • Valley View Farm
  • Saturday 1:00pm  
  • Saturday 3:00pm  
  • Sunday 1:00pm  
  • Sunday 3:00pm  
  • Come to historic Valley View Farm in Topsfield to meet the goats and taste cheese being made from their milk. Learn how this historic farm property has been revitalized into a bustling artisan goat cheese business that now supplies goat cheese to some of the finest restaurants and retail shops in the area and Boston.
  • Directions: 278 High St.Topsfield MA 01983 Rte 1 to Topsfield to Rte 97 East. Follow Rte 97 east for roughly 3/4 mile until crossing Ipswich river. Bear right 300' after bridge and follow High St. to the top of the hill. The farm is at the top of the hill on the left.
  • Event Length: 1 hour
  • Participation limit: 20
  • Easy Walk
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    Wenham

  • Art and Lore of Gravestones , Wenham Print this event
  • Wenham Museum
  • Friday 2:00pm  
  • What do the skull and crossbones, weeping willow, and urns on a headstones really mean? How has the symbolism changed over time? Learn about the art and lore of headstones symbolism and history from Colonial times to today.
  • Directions: 132 Main St. Wenham MA 01984 From 128N take Exit 20A for Rte 1A. About 2 miles from the exit the Wenham Cemetery will be on your right.
  • Point of departure: Meet at the entrance to the Wenham Cemetery (almost across the street from Sports Stop) Park cars along the cemetery road and meet by the Trails and Sails sign.
  • Event Length: 45 minutes
  • Participation limit: 25
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Easy Walk, Gravel/dirt paths, Paved road/sidewalk, Parking onsite
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  • Forest Walk @ Chebacco Woods, Wenham Print this event
  • Gordon College Advocates for a Sustainable Future (ASF)
  • Saturday 8:00am  
  • Enjoy an interpretive walk in the Chebacco Woods with students from a Gordon College environmental group and faculty. See birds, learn about forest ecology, find out about the pressures New England forests are facing, and see some vernal pools. Walk will be on paths with medium paced hiking. However, there are some inclines and uneven surfaces. Bring binoculars and field guides if you wish.
  • Directions: From 128 N take Exit 17. Take a left onto Grapevine Rd. After passing Gordon College campus, Take right onto Rte 22 (Rubbly Rd.), take first right onto Essex St. and then take first right onto Chebacco Rd.
  • Point of departure: The opening trail into the Chebacco Woods on Chebacco Road. It is marked with a sign.
  • Event Length: 1.5 hours
  • Distance: 1-2 miles
  • Participation limit: 20
  • Gravel/dirt paths, Parking onsite, Well behaved, leashed dogs welcome
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  • House Tour & Colonial Games, Wenham Print this event
  • Wenham Museum
  • Saturday 10:30am  
  • Meet outside of the Wenham Museum's Claflin-Richards home where you will be welcomed by Mistress Joanna McClaflin. Joanna will share stories of her family living in 17th century New England. After, step outside and enjoy participating in colonial games: graces, ball and cup, nine pins and much more. The Claflin-Richards House second floor is not accessible by wheelchair. Museum admission not included.
  • Directions: 132 Main St (Rte 1A) Wenham, MA Take 128N to Exit 20A (Route 1A - Hamilton). Follow Route 1A north and the museum is on the right before the Wenham Town Hall. Public Transportation: B&M Commuter Rail to Hamilton-Wenham; 15-minute scenic walk south from the depot on Route 1A.
  • Event Length: 90 min
  • Participation limit: 25
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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  • Take the T to see the Trains, Wenham Print this event
  • Wenham Museum
  • Sunday 10:30am  
  • Trainiacs, choo choo on down to Wenham Museum's model train gallery, featuring 9 operating model layouts—in G, O, HO, N, and Z gauges—with 12 trains that all operate with the push of a button. Railroad artifacts, memorabilia, large-scale models and antique toy trains are also on display. Model train and railroad experts are on hand to answer your questions, discuss scenery building and layout construction, and offer advice to railroad hobbyists. Wenham Museum’s model train engineers will be laying the track for Train Time 15: A Celebration of 30 Years of Model Trains at Wenham Museum open October 10, 2008. Admission to the galleries is not included.
  • Directions: 132 Main St. Wenham , MA 01984 Take 128N to Exit 20A (Route 1A - Hamilton). Follow Route 1A north for 2.3 miles and the museum is on the right before the Wenham Town Hall.
  • Event Length: 60
  • Within walking distance to a T-location, Wheelchair & stroller accessible, Parking onsite, Restrooms nearby
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