Come to the riverbank by foot, or paddle, bring a picnic, and enjoy a day of entertainment at the historic Old Manse at 269 Monument Street. Rain or shine. Plein Air Painting: Join or watch talented artists as they paint “En Plein Air” (French for painting outdoors) on the grounds of the Old Manse. Learn […]
The typically brave Kaia has one fear: bees. When her father gets beehives to go on the roof of their apartment, Kaia must face her fear and learn about these important insects. After the storytime, make bee hotels to create habitat for bees in our own neighborhoods. Event begins at 10:30 am. For more Riverfest […]
Rivers connect us! Through hands-on activities, learn about your watershed and how you can protect it. Designed for children 6-12. Event begins at 11:45 am. Join this event, or all of our fun hands-on Junior River Ranger events to receive a River Rangers booklet. Complete the booklet with us or through your own explorations to […]
When a black snake threatens to poison earth’s water, a young girl joins her community in protecting their water. Following the storytime, create cool illustrations with watercolors and wax. Event begins at 10:30 am. For more Riverfest events visit https://www.sudbury-assabet-concord.org/riverfest-2023.
A group of friends go for a hike in the woods, explore the natural world around them and record their findings in a journal. After the storytime, make a nature journal of your own. Event begins at 10:30 am. For more Riverfest events, visit https://www.sudbury-assabet-concord.org/riverfest-2023.
Looking for a fun and unique way to celebrate Valentine's Day? Join us Friday, February 10th and Saturday, February 11th for "Romance at the Manse" Candlelight Tours. On this special candlelight tour, explore stories of love from the Old Manse. You’ll learn about the Revolutionary War widow who fell in love with a boarder, the […]
Looking for a fun and unique way to celebrate Valentine's Day? Join us Friday, February 10th and Saturday, February 11th for "Romance at the Manse" Candlelight Tours. On this special candlelight tour, explore stories of love from the Old Manse. You’ll learn about the Revolutionary War widow who fell in love with a boarder, the […]
Tour The Old Manse, tours offered hourly 11am - 3pm
Tour The Old Manse, tours offered hourly 11am - 3pm
In this special program, enjoy a tour of the historic house and grounds in Hawthorne’s own words as your guide reads directly from this story. Experience golden hour as the sun sets over the Concord River and the light glows into the study where Hawthorne wrote and the couple etched their names into the glass […]
