Tag: 19th Century

  • Saturday, January 8, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Wachusett: How Boston’s 19th Century Quest for Water Changed Four Towns and a Way of Life

    The Garden Club of the Back Bay’s program theme this year, “Water, Water Everywhere, and Not a Drop to Drink,” could have inspired author Eamon McCarty Earls and his presentation at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston, Massachusetts on Saturday, January 8, from 1 pm – 2 pm.  He will discuss his new book on the history of Wachusett Reservoir – Wachusett: How Boston’s 19th Century Quest for Water Changed Four Towns and a Way of Life.  Mr. Earls became interested in the Wachusett Reservoir after a visit a few years ago and began his research when he learned there wasn’t really too much else published about it.  He mined information in local historical societies and libraries, and the result is this interesting and very readable book.  Please join the Tower Hill staff as he discusses his work and shares some of the maps and images in the Tower Hill Library (which overlooks Wachusett Reservoir, as it happens.)  Copies of the book will be available for purchase.  The program is free with admission, and there is a snow date of January 22.  For directions and more information, log on to www.towerhillbg.org.

  • Saturday, December 5 – Sunday, December 6 – New Bedford Preservation Society 18th Annual Holiday House Tour

    The 18th Annual New Bedford Preservation Society Annual Holiday House Tour will take place on Saturday, December 5, from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Candlelight Tour) and on Sunday, December 6, from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (Afternoon Tour).

    Come visit beautifully restored historic 19th Century homes, all decked out for the holidays. Read About Last Year’s Tour!

    Start at the Wamsutta Club, 427 County Street, New Bedford.
    Pre-tour brunch ($15) on Sunday from 11:30am-1pm(reservations recommended, call 508.997.7431)
    Holiday Raffle will be held at the club during tour hours. Advance tickets: $19; $17 Society Members
    At the door, ALL tickets: $23

    Tickets go on sale mid-November at the following locations: Elaine’s at the Black Whale, New York Shoe Repair, The Surrey Shoppe, Periwinkles, Baker Books, Davoll’s General Store, The Ultimate Touch, The Woodhouse Shop, Roseland Nursery and the Marion General Store.

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  • Sunday, September 27, 12:30 – 3 pm – Weetamoo Woods Walk

    This 650-acre preserve of maritime hardwoods and wooded swamp is at the heart of an on-going effort to protect a large un-fragmented forest region near the southern New England coast. The primary natural community is coastal oak-holly forest that surrounds a remnant Atlantic white cedar swamp. Autumn color and late season flora of woodlands and edges will be on display, as well as some interesting footprints from the past — cellar holes, bridges, and the remains of a 19th century sawmill.  Join the New England Wild Flower Society and Instructor Garry Plunkett for a very interesting hike through Weetamoo Woods in Tiverton, Rhode Island on Sunday, September 27, beginning at 12:30 pm.  Limit 15 participants, $20 for members of NEWFS, $25 non members.  To register, and for directions, log on to http://www.newfs.org, or call 508-877-7630.

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  • Sunday, July 12, 2 pm – Horticulture Walking Tour of Forest Hills

    Forest Hills’ founder, Henry A.S. Dearborn, was a civic leader with expertise in law and politics, as well as in landscape design and horticulture. The first president of the Massachusetts Horticulture Society, Dearborn, along with others, helped shape the rural garden cemetery movement in the United States. Join Anthony Sammarco, author of more than 50 books on Boston history, for a walking tour celebrating Dearborn and other prominent 19th century horticulturists buried at Forest Hills Cemetery.

    Meet at Main Gate. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water; this is a 2-hour walk (with frequent stops) over varied terrain. Admission: $9.  For more information, and to register, log on to www.foresthillstrust.org.