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American Antiquarian Society
185 Salisbury Street
Worcester, MI
Phone: 508-755-5221
In 1812, this organization was begun by Isaiah Thomas. It now functions mostly as a research library.
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Blackstone River National Heritage Corridor
Broadmeadow Brook Visitors Center 4414 Massosoit Road
Worcester, MA
Phone: 508-754-7363
The northern end of this historic region, which extends southward into Rhode Island. Considered the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution, the Blackstone River Corridor features numerous historic mills and sites. This visitors' center details many of them, in addition to a look at the evolution of this important developmental stage in American history.
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Clara Barton Birthplace Museum
68 Clara Barton Road
North Oxford, MA 01537
Phone: 508-987-5375
Open: June 1-Columbus Day weekend, Wednesday – Sunday, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.. Call ahead for seasonal changes
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The first home of one of America's most famous women and the founder of the American Red Cross. Exhibits feature Barton's career and history, in addition to family memorabilia. Admission charge.
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First Church of Christ
On the Green
Lancaster, MA
Phone: 508-365-2427
This meetinghouse, built in 1817, was designed by the famous Boston architect Charles Bulfinch.
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Fruitlands Museums
102 Prospect Hill Road
Harvard, MA 01451
Phone: 508-456-3924
Open: May 13 through October 31, weekdays, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.; weekends and holidays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Set on the site of an 1843 social experiment by A.B. Alcott. Fruitlands was conceived as a 19th century utopia, but is now home to a museum exhibits focusing on the Shaker society, the region's native American population, in addition to Fruitlands itself. Admission charge.
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General Artemus Ward Home
786 Main Street
Shrewsbury, MA
Phone: 508-842-8900
This 18th century home of Revolutionary War General Artemus Ward has been restored, and exhibits period furniture, artifacts, and historical information. Open seasonally.
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Goddard Library
Clark University
Worcester, MA
Phone: 508-793-7461
Robert Goddard is credited as the founder of American rocketry, pivotal in the history of our early forays into outer space. This library features memorabilia of his life and his work.
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Old Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village Road, Off Rte 20
Sturbridge, MA 01566
Phone: 508-347-3362
Toll-Free: 800-SEE-1830
Old Sturbridge Village: The Story of a New Nation
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Step out of your world and into ours. Explore early New England in the company of farmers, craftsmen, and fascinating characters. Celebrate yesterday's proud traditions on your remarkable journey into America's past. Old Sturbridge Village offers a variety of ways to experience the artifacts, activities, and seasonal celebrations of rural New England during the first 50 years following the American Revolution (1790-1840). The centerpiece of the museum is a recreated rural New England town of the 1830s encompassing a center village, mills area, and countryside. Period handcrafts, heirloom gardens, and heritage breeds of farm animals are part of every village visit. Hands-on opportunities abound. The Visitor Center is home to our new History Gateway, including Kidstory an early learning gallery and Icons of New England exhibit, focusing on the history of what makes New England unique. Open year-round, daily except Mondays. Call ahead for holiday schedules.
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Salisbury Mansion
40 Highland Street
Worcester, MA
Phone: 508-753-8278
Built in 1772, this mansion was home to a local wealthy businessman. Open for tours, exhibits show family artifacts and household items from the 18th and 19th centuries. There is an admission fee.
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Waters Farm
Waters Road
West Sutton, MA 01590
Phone: 508-865-0101
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Built in 1757 by Stephen Waters, Waters Farm was owned by the same family for six generations until 1974 when the house, outbuildings, contents and property were donated to the Town of Sutton. The Sutton Beauty Apple was created here and the farm is thought to be the site of the first commercial apple production in the country. Within its walls is the story of how the prosperity of one family progressed over 230 years and six generations. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the main house contains three chimneys, nine fireplaces, and three brick ovens. Also on the property is a circa 1840 Old English Style barn, a shingle mill, sugar house, blacksmith shop, corn barn, and cook barn.
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Worcester Historical Museum & Salisbury Mansion
30 Elm Street
Worcester, MA 01609
Phone: 508-753-8278
Open: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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This museum focuses on the history of the city of Worcester. A library also is on the site. Admission charge.
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Vermont Hand Crafters Fine Craft & Art Show – South Burlington November 19, 2009 to November 22, 2009 |
Downtown Dance Party with DJ Logic -- Portsmouth November 20, 2009 |
Shawn Colvin -- Salisbury November 20, 2009 |
Wine and Game Dinner -- Bristol November 20, 2009 |
Peter Mulvey & Natalia Zuckerman -- Burlington November 20, 2009 |
Trey McIntyre Project -- Cambridge November 20, 2009 to November 22, 2009 |
Bill Blagg III: A Night of Magic -- Springfield November 20, 2009 to November 21, 2009 |
Tap Dogs -- Burlington November 20, 2009 |
Arlo Guthrie & Family --Portland November 20, 2009 |
Artfull Gifts Gift Show – Camden-Belfast November 20, 2009 to November 22, 2009 |
Paula Poundstone – Fairfield November 20, 2009 |
America's Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration -- Plymouth November 20, 2009 to November 22, 2009 |
Karmic Relief: A Cornucopia of Comedy -- Deep River November 21, 2009 |
Crafts at the Capitol -- Concord November 21, 2009 to November 22, 2009 |
Tupelo Night of Comedy – Salisbury November 21, 2009 |
Tap Dogs – New Haven November 21, 2009 |
Homes for the Holidays Tour -- Gloucester November 21, 2009 |
Harvey Robbins's Royalty of Doo Wopp and Stars of Motown -- Worcester November 21, 2009 |
Gospel Choir Fall Concert -- Cabot November 21, 2009 |
Annual Game Supper -- Rupert November 21, 2009 |
Southern Vermont Fiber Event -- Brattleboro November 21, 2009 |
Festival of Sweets -- Burlington November 21, 2009 to November 22, 2009 |
Burlington Choral Society Fall Concert -- Burlington November 21, 2009 |
Sara Tavares -- Cambridge November 21, 2009 |
Dark Star Orchestra -- Lowell November 21, 2009 |
Cuisine of Provençale dinner – Deerfield November 21, 2009 |
Big-Time Vaudeville with Michael Trautman and Michael Menes -- Gardiner November 21, 2009 |
Thanksgiving Parade -- Plymouth November 21, 2009 |
Ringing in the Season -- Bath November 21, 2009 |
Dan Hicks & the Hot Licks -- Norfolk November 21, 2009 |
Lighting Ceremony at Faneuil Hall Marketplace -- Boston November 21, 2009 |
Fine Art and Craft Show by Designing Women -- Freeport November 21, 2009 |
Frozen Turkey Hunt – Boothbay November 21, 2009 |
Open Hearth Cooking Class: A Thanksgiving Menu -- Deerfield November 21, 2009 |
Pianist Peter Serkin -- Portland November 22, 2009 |
Pennsylvania Girlchoir -- Westport November 22, 2009 |
Enter The Haggis -- Norfolk November 22, 2009 |
Leon Russell -- Norfolk November 24, 2009 |
Jeff Pitchell & Texas Flood -- -- Norfolk November 25, 2009 |
Peterborough Thanksgiving Eve Contra Dance – Peterborough November 25, 2009 |
Festival of Wreaths – Nantucket November 25, 2009 to November 29, 2009 |
Thanksgiving Day Celebration -- Sturbridge November 26, 2009 |
Greg Piccolo and The Heavy Juice Expansion Pac! – Westerly November 26, 2009 |
That's Amore: A Celebration of Dean Martin and Friends -- Springfield November 27, 2009 |
Vineyard Artisans Holiday Festival – West Tisbury, Martha’s Vineyard November 27, 2009 to November 28, 2009 |
Littleton Christmas Celebration November 27, 2009 |
Gallagher -- Salisbury November 27, 2009 |
Not Another Bite. Dining in the Early 19th Century -- Waltham November 27, 2009 |
Thanksgiving Holiday Tours – North Bennington November 27, 2009 to November 29, 2009 |
Christkindlmarkt - Christmas Market -- Newington November 27, 2009 |
BLiNK! An Evening of Magic -- Portsmouth November 27, 2009 to November 28, 2009 |
United Maine Craftsmen's Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts Show -- Brewer November 27, 2009 to November 28, 2009 |
Soul Shot – Westerly November 27, 2009 |
Parade of the Big Balloons -- Springfield November 27, 2009 |
Holiday Tree Lighting -- Portland November 27, 2009 |
Local Craft & Wares Fair – Bethel November 27, 2009 |
Arrival of Santa Claus – Westerly November 27, 2009 |
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides with Santa – Old Lyme November 27, 2009 |
Christmas in the Mansion – Milford November 27, 2009 to November 29, 2009 |
Thanksgiving Celebration at Billings Farm & Museum – Woodstock November 27, 2009 to November 29, 2009 |
Lighting of the Nubble -- York November 28, 2009 |
Season of Thanks 2009 -- Deerfield November 28, 2009 |
Santa Arrives by Dogsled – Waterville Valley November 28, 2009 |
BEATexpo 2009 -- Stamford November 28, 2009 to November 29, 2009 |
Torchlight Parade & Fireworks with Santa & Mrs. Claus -- West Dover November 28, 2009 to November 29, 2009 |
Roomful of Blues-- Westerly November 28, 2009 |
Holiday Open House at the Old Stone House Museum – Brownington November 28, 2009 |
Charles Dickens's Great-Great-Grandson Performs "A Christmas Carol" – Sutton November 28, 2009 to November 29, 2009 |
Makem & Spain Brothers -- Rochester November 28, 2009 |
Santa at the Zoo – Providence November 28, 2009 |
St. Ann Arts and Cultural Center Winter Carnival -- Woonsocket November 28, 2009 to November 29, 2009 |
Coco Montoya with Jen Lowe -- Norfolk November 29, 2009 |
Wallingford Symphony Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert – Wallingford November 29, 2009 |
Wynonna Judd Holiday Show – New Bedford December 1, 2009 |
The Lee Duo performs chamber music -- Storrs December 1, 2009 |
“A Christmas Carol” -- Manchester December 2, 2009 |
Snowflakes and festive art at the Currier -- Manchester December 3, 2009 |
“A Christmas Carol” – Concord December 3, 2009 |
Brian Culbertson's A Soulful Christmas -- Norfolk December 3, 2009 |
New Haven Tree Lighting Celebration December 3, 2009 |
Sparkle Weekend -- Freeport December 4, 2009 to December 5, 2009 |
“The Nutcracker” -- Worcester December 4, 2009 to December 6, 2009 |
“The Nutcracker” -- Rochester December 4, 2009 to December 5, 2009 |
Hansel and Gretel -- Boston December 4, 2009 to December 6, 2009 |
"My Three Angels" -- Hyde Park December 4, 2009 to December 6, 2009 |
Comedy with Tim Gage and Chris Monty -- Norfolk December 4, 2009 |
Homes for the Holidays Tour -- New Canaan December 4, 2009 |
Jingle Jam -- Storrs December 4, 2009 |
“It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” -- Bridgeport December 4, 2009 to December 13, 2009 |
The Barra MacNeils with a Celtic Christmas – Manchester December 4, 2009 |
Firelight Festival – Guilford December 4, 2009 |
Maine Indian Basketmakers Sale and Demonstration -- Orono December 5, 2009 |
Spirit of the Season Christmas Parade – Manchester December 5, 2009 |
Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas December 5, 2009 to December 6, 2009 |
Chester Greenwood Day -- Farmington December 5, 2009 |
A Holiday Celebration for Families – Stockbridge December 5, 2009 |
Downtown Holiday Festival -- Providence December 5, 2009 |
Choral Art Society presents Christmas at the Cathedral -- Portland December 5, 2009 to December 6, 2009 |
Cherish the Ladies Celtic Christmas -- Woodstock December 5, 2009 |
“The Toys Take Over Christmas” -- Burlington December 5, 2009 to December 6, 2009 |
The North Pole Express -- Lyndonville December 5, 2009 to December 6, 2009 |
Boston Pops Winter Gala -- Storrs December 5, 2009 |
Vermont Symphony Orchestra Masterworks Concert -- Burlington December 5, 2009 |
“A Christmas Carol 2009” – New Bedford December 5, 2009 |
Audubon Holiday Craft Fair -- Smithfield December 5, 2009 |
Sing We Now of Christmas! -- Manchester December 5, 2009 |
Holiday Open House -- Tiverton December 5, 2009 to December 6, 2009 |
Winter Wonderlands Holiday Tea -- Boothbay December 5, 2009 |
Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair – Portsmouth December 6, 2009 |
Holiday Culinary Tour – New Haven December 7, 2009 |
The Ying Quartet -- Manchester December 8, 2009 |
A Crystal Christmas -- Rochester December 9, 2009 |
Trans-Siberian Orchestra -- Providence December 10, 2009 |
A Christmas Celtic Sojourn -- Worcester December 11, 2009 |
Irish Christmas with An Nollaig in Eirinn -- Concord December 11, 2009 |
seARTS Wearable Arts Show & Sale – Gloucester December 11, 2009 to December 12, 2009 |
Vienna Boys Choir -- Woodstock December 11, 2009 |
Christmas by the Sea – Ogunquit December 11, 2009 to December 12, 2009 |
Wassail Weekend at Billings Farm – Woodstock December 11, 2009 to December 13, 2009 |
Craft Boston Holiday 2009 -- Boston December 11, 2009 to December 13, 2009 |
Festival of Lights -- Mystic December 11, 2009 |
“All I Want for Christmas” with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra – Barre, Burlington, Rutland December 11, 2009 to December 13, 2009 |
Historic Musical Reunion -- Providence December 11, 2009 |
A Night Before Christmas with Spyro Gyra – New Haven December 11, 2009 |
Strafford Wind Symphony Christmas Concert -- Rochester December 12, 2009 |
Cookies & Snow – Waterville Valley December 12, 2009 |
Vermont's Own Nutcracker 2009 -- Johnson December 12, 2009 |
Jamestown Community Chorus concert -- Jamestown December 12, 2009 to December 13, 2009 |
Cultural Survival Bazaar – Cambridge December 12, 2009 to December 13, 2009 |
US Air Force Holiday Show – New Bedford December 12, 2009 |
Winterscapes -- Providence December 12, 2009 |
Warm Up for the Holidays -- Portsmouth December 12, 2009 |
TubaChristmas – Wolfeboro December 12, 2009 |
Victorian Nutcracker with the Portland Ballet – North Conway December 12, 2009 to December 13, 2009 |
Vienna Boys Choir -- Worcester December 13, 2009 |
Willem Lange reads “A Christmas Carol” -- Randolph December 13, 2009 |
Granite State Ringers holiday concert series -- Gilford December 13, 2009 |
Children's Concert with Jay Mankita – Manchester December 13, 2009 |
Holiday Tea -- Kennebunk December 13, 2009 |
Chanukah Car Parade – Orange and New Haven December 13, 2009 |
Christmas with the Rat Pack -- Hartford December 15, 2009 to December 20, 2009 |
Handel's Messiah with the New Haven Symphony Orchestra – Fairfield December 16, 2009 |
The Victorian Nutcracker – Portland December 16, 2009 |
Brass Quintet and Counterpoint – Warren, Brandon, Grafton, Manchester December 17, 2009 to December 19, 2009 |
Winter Solstice Celebration – West Hartford December 18, 2009 |
New Bedford Symphony Orchestra Family Holiday Pops – New Bedford December 19, 2009 |
Music in the Galleries by Newport Brass Quintet -- Newport December 20, 2009 |
Christmas Festival of Lessons and Carols -- Westport December 20, 2009 |
Natalie MacMaster with Christmas in Cape Breton -- Portsmouth December 20, 2009 |
The Music Hall Presents Messiah Sing! -- Portsmouth December 22, 2009 |
Strawbery Banke Holiday House tours -- Portsmouth December 28, 2009 to December 29, 2009 |
Christmas Plus Concert with the Shoreline Ringers -- Norwich January 13, 2010 |
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