Tag: Peter Rice Homestead

  • Friday, December 11- Sunday, December 13 – MetroWest Festival of Trees

    The 2015 MetroWest Festival of Trees will be held December 11, 5 – 9, December 12, 10 – 9, and December 13, 10 – 5, at the Best Western Royal Plaza Trade Center on Route 20 West in Marlborough, Massachusetts. What started eight years ago as a small “Christmas at the Farm”, Festival of Trees at the Marlborough Historical Society’s 1688 Peter Rice Homestead with 17 trees has evolved into one of the premier Holiday events in the Metro West & Central Mass area! From 17 to 40 trees in the second year, to 60 trees in the third, and the introduction of animated figures from Edaville RR, to 125 trees and wreaths. Our attendance has continually grown with over 4,000 persons attending from 100 different communities and 13 states.

    Now entering our eighth year, we have expanded and bringing the Festival to a higher level, by producing it for the third year in a row at the 47,500 sq. ft. Royal Plaza Trade Center in Marlborough and expect to have 5,000 people attending. Adults $8, Seniors and children $5, children under 5 free. Proceeds benefit historical programs and activities in the MetroWest area. For more information visit http://www.metrowestfot.org/

  • Saturday, June 13 – 350th Anniversary Spring Historic Homes Tour

    The Marlborough Historical Society invites you to its 35oth Anniversary Spring Historic Homes Tour and Tea on Saturday, June 13.  This special tour and tea at the Peter Rice Homestead (pictured below), 377 Elm Street in Marlborough,  is still in the planning process, but up to date information on times and fees may be found at www.historicmarlborough.org.

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  • Tuesday, May 25, 7:30 pm – The Apple Industry in Marlborough

    The Marlborough Historical Society invites you to a free lecture and reception on Tuesday, May 25, beginning at 7:30 pm at The Peter Rice Homestead, 377 Elm Street, Marlborough.  Joan Abshire will share interesting facts, photographs, and other items about the apple industry in Marlborough.  Perhaps not as well-known as the Marlborough shoe industry, the apple industry was an integral part of Marlborough’s early history.  Following the talk, enjoy apple desserts and cider.  For more information and directions, log on to www.historicmarlborough.org.

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