Special Programs & Events

Team Builders

Drop in for self led building challenges with kiddos and their caregivers. Who can build the highest tower? Whose bridge can hold the most weight? And more. Work together as a family or face off against each other in this fun building challenge. Open to kids in grades PK-5th.

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Team Builders

Drop in for self led building challenges with kiddos and their caregivers. Who can build the highest tower? Whose bridge can hold the most weight? And more. Work together as a family or face off against each other in this fun building challenge. Open to kids in grades PK-5th.

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Travels Through the Heart and Soul of New England with Ted Reinstein

For more than 25 years, award-winning journalist and author Ted Reinstein has covered New England for WCVB's celebrated show, Chronicle, the nation's longest-running locally-produced nightly newsmagazine. Ted has visited and reported from every corner of New England, introducing viewers to some of the region's most interesting people and their stories.

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VIRTUAL: Celebrating America's 250th: "Boston, 1776" with author J.D. Dickey

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with author J. D. Dickey discussing his book, Boston, 1776: A Rogue Tour of Revolution City. Relive the chaos, courage, and color of the American Revolution's capital city while meeting those who led the fight in the nation's War of Independence.

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VIRTUAL: Celebrating America's 250th: Common Soldier: Uncommon Hero with historian Bruce E. Mowday

Historian Bruce E. Mowday will be discussing the common soldier at Valley Forge with a strong New England connection: Connecticut's own Joseph Plum Martin and his diary. We hope you can join us for this fascinating conversation! **Due to limited space, please register only if you can watch the presentation live.

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VIRTUAL: Celebrating America's 250th: The Black experience of the Revolution with Gracia Rich

Gracia Collins Rich--independent scholar, author and avid reader-- will be discussing the invaluable contributions of Black Americans during the Revolutionary War and how their extraordinary efforts helped bring about U. S. Independence. In her work, Gracia discusses all aspects of US History, no matter how uncomfortable, because she believes it will lead to a better understanding of this country.

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Walking in Beauty through Difficult Times: A Talk by Diné Elder Lupita McClanahan

Hozho, or The Beauty Way, is a core practice of the Diné people. Raised in secrecy by traditional elders in Canyon de Chelly, Lupita was hidden to preserve her family's lineage from the boarding school system. Though eventually taken, she drew on her cultural strength to endure and overcome unimaginable challenges.

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Yarnies

Knitting and crocheting beginners and experts and everyone in between who are interested in talking with like-minded people about current projects or tips and tricks are welcome! Presented in partnership with the Greater Boston Knitting Guild.

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Yarnies

Knitting and crocheting beginners and experts and everyone in between who are interested in talking with like-minded people about current projects or tips and tricks are welcome! Presented in partnership with the Greater Boston Knitting Guild.

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