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SUMMARY:Royall House Tours Opening Day
DESCRIPTION:The Royall House & Slave Quarters reopens today for its 2025 tour season. The museum will offer guided tours at 1\, 2 and 3 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday through mid-October. Admission for guided tours of the mansion is $15 for adults\, and $10 for seniors and students. Admission is always free for Royall House & Slave Quarters members; for children age 12 and under; for Massachusetts Teachers Association members and retirees; and for active duty military personnel and their families. Admission to the Slave Quarters\, which also houses the archaeological exhibit\, gift shop\, and restrooms\, is free of charge. No reservations are required for groups of fewer than 10 people. Groups of 10 or more are considered group tours and must have a reservation. Visit the Group Tours page on the RHSQ website for group rates and scheduling. \nIn the 18th century\, the Royall House & Slave Quarters was home to the largest slaveholding family in Massachusetts and the enslaved Africans who made their lavish way of life possible. Today\, the Royall House & Slave Quarters is a museum whose architecture\, household items\, archaeological artifacts\, and programs bear witness to intertwined stories of wealth and bondage\, set against the backdrop of America’s quest for independence. The Slave Quarters is the only remaining such structure in the northern United States\, and the Royall House is among the finest colonial-era buildings in New England.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/royall-house-tours-opening-day-25/
LOCATION:Royall House & Slave Quarters\, 15 George St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Historical Talks/Presentations,Open House/Tours
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SUMMARY:Royall House Tours Closing Day
DESCRIPTION:Today is the final day of the 2024 tour season for the Royall House & Slave Quarters. The museum offers guided tours at 1\, 2 and 3 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday. Admission for guided tours of the mansion is $15 for adults\, and $10 for seniors and students. Admission is always free for Royall House & Slave Quarters members\, and free for children age 12 and under\, EBT or WIC cardholders\, Blue Star Families\, and Massachusetts Teachers Association members and retirees. Admission to the Slave Quarters\, which also houses the archaeological exhibit\, gift shop\, and restrooms\, is free of charge. No reservations are required for groups of fewer than 10 people. Groups of 10 or more are considered group tours and must have a reservation. Visit the Group Tours page on the RHSQ website for group rates and scheduling. \nIn the eighteenth century\, the Royall House & Slave Quarters was home to the largest slaveholding family in Massachusetts and the enslaved Africans who made their lavish way of life possible. Today\, the Royall House & Slave Quarters is a museum whose architecture\, household items\, archaeological artifacts\, and programs bear witness to intertwined stories of wealth and bondage\, set against the backdrop of America’s quest for independence. The Slave Quarters is the only remaining such structure in the northern United States\, and the Royall House is among the finest colonial-era buildings in New England.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/royall-house-tours-closing-day-24/
LOCATION:Royall House & Slave Quarters\, 15 George St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Historical Talks/Presentations,Open House/Tours
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SUMMARY:Brooks Estate Fall Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:The Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) is seeking volunteers for its its annual Brooks Estate Fall Cleanup\, to assist with maintenance of the trails and grounds on the city’s historic property. Help is needed with sweeping the boardwalk to Brooks Pond; cleaning/scrubbing the sign by the pond; trimming growth along paths and drive; basic landscaping around the Shepherd Brooks Manor\, like mowing the lawn; and general trash pickup. M-BELT will provide gloves\, bags\, cleaning supplies\, brooms\, plus some loppers and trimmers. If you have supplies like gardening clippers\, please bring them. Please let M-BELT know if you’ll be joining the cleanup by filling out this online form. Check out other volunteer opportunities within that form as well. \nParking note: Do not park in Oak Grove Cemetery or on Grove Street; best to park on nearby side streets off of Grove Street and walk up the access drive to the estate. Limited spaces are available at the Boardwalk lot along the access drive\, and at the Manor\, with preference at the Manor for handicapped parking. \nM-BELT is a nonprofit organization that manages the Brooks Estate\, owned by the City of Medford. A former Victorian summer retreat for Peter Chardon Brooks and Shepherd Brooks\, the property is graced by two Victorian buildings\, the Shepherd Brooks Manor and Carriage House (1880)\, both slated for adaptive re-use as community assets. The property also offers Brooks Pond and 50 acres of open space for birds\, wildlife and nature lovers.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/brooks-estate-fall-cleanup/
LOCATION:Brooks Estate\, 275 Grove St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Open House/Tours,Other
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SUMMARY:Brooks Estate Picnic
DESCRIPTION:The Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) invites you to its annual summer picnic on the grounds of the historic Brooks Estate\, which was rescheduled from its original date of July 13 due to the weather. M-BELT’s biggest event of the year will include tours of the Shepherd Brooks Manor\, food\, music\, crafts\, raffles\, and much more. The picnic also will be an opportunity to thank longtime M-BELT president Tom Lincoln\, who recently retired\, and to meet new M-BELT’s president Carly Nesson\, a South Medford resident with significant nonprofit management experience. Free and open to all ages. \nThe Brooks Estate is a city-owned environmental and historical treasure in West Medford that offers Brooks Pond and 50 acres of open space for birds\, wildlife and nature lovers. As the manager\, nonprofit M-BELT has spearheaded the protection and restoration of the property\, which includes the 1880 Manor and Carriage House. These Victorian gems are under renovation as community assets.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/brooks-estate-picnic-7-20-24/
LOCATION:Brooks Estate\, 275 Grove St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Open House/Tours,Other
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SUMMARY:Bata Shoe Museum Virtual Tour
DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted to visit the Bata Shoe Museum but couldn’t make it to Toronto\, Canada? Then sign up for the Medford Public Library’s virtual tour.  As the only museum in North America dedicated to footwear\, the BSM showcases 4\,500 years of history and nearly 15\,000 artifacts in its collection. Led by a BSM docent\, you will experience four exhibitions: “All About Shoes: Footwear Through the Ages”; “In Bloom: Flowers and Footwear”; “Dressed To Impress: Footwear and Consumerism in the 1980s”; and “Exhibit A: Investigating Crime and Footwear.” Register through the link on the library’s online calendar.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/bata-shoe-museum-virtual-tour/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MA
CATEGORIES:Open House/Tours
GEO:42.4274971;-71.1092012
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240608T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240608T160000
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SUMMARY:Royall House Tours Opening Day
DESCRIPTION:The Royall House & Slave Quarters reopens today for its 2024 tour season. The museum will offer guided tours at 1\, 2 and 3 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday through October 20.  Admission for guided tours of the mansion is $15 for adults\, and $10 for seniors and students. Admission is always free for Royall House & Slave Quarters members\, and free for children age 12 and under\, EBT or WIC cardholders\, Blue Star Families\, and Massachusetts Teachers Association members and retirees. Admission to the Slave Quarters\, which also houses the archaeological exhibit\, gift shop\, and restrooms\, is free of charge. No reservations are required for groups of fewer than 10 people. Groups of 10 or more are considered group tours and must have a reservation. Visit the Group Tours page on the RHSQ website for group rates and scheduling. \nIn the eighteenth century\, the Royall House & Slave Quarters was home to the largest slaveholding family in Massachusetts and the enslaved Africans who made their lavish way of life possible. Today\, the Royall House & Slave Quarters is a museum whose architecture\, household items\, archaeological artifacts\, and programs bear witness to intertwined stories of wealth and bondage\, set against the backdrop of America’s quest for independence. The Slave Quarters is the only remaining such structure in the northern United States\, and the Royall House is among the finest colonial-era buildings in New England.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/royall-house-tours-opening-day-24/
LOCATION:Royall House & Slave Quarters\, 15 George St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Historical Talks/Presentations,Open House/Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T140000
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SUMMARY:Arts Collaborative Medford Open House
DESCRIPTION:After months of anticipation\, Arts Collaborative Medford is hosting its first official Open House. This event is for the community to come inside and see what ACM has been working on in creating Medford’s first community arts center. The facility includes a variety of spaces for studios\, exhibitions\, classes and workshops\, and events of many kinds. There will be tours\, open art activities\, music with a DJ\, and (very) artistic snacks. All are welcome. \nThe mission of nonprofit Arts Collaborative Medford is to provide a welcoming\, accessible\, and inclusive space to create\, enjoy\, and engage with a diversity of arts and culture experiences.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/arts-collaborative-medford-open-house/
LOCATION:Arts Collaborative Medford\, 162 Mystic Ave.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open House/Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T140000
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SUMMARY:Brooks Estate Spring Open House
DESCRIPTION:The Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) invites you to a spring Open House at the Brooks Estate. Come for a look at the historic Shepherd Brooks Manor and an update on M-BELT’s progress on its restoration. Brief tours are given periodically; the last tour is at 3:40 p.m. Light refreshments provided. \nPlease refer to the bottom of the home page on the M-BELT website for directions and parking. Please do not park in Oak Grove Cemetery. If accessible parking is needed\,  please park inside the Brooks Estate on the left side of the access drive near the boardwalk and Brooks Pond. Two or three spots are available here. For questions\, please email Inquiries@brooksestate.org. \nM-BELT is a nonprofit organization that manages the Brooks Estate\, owned by the City of Medford. A former Victorian summer retreat for Peter Chardon Brooks and Shepherd Brooks\, the property is graced by two Victorian buildings\, the Shepherd Brooks Manor and Carriage House (1880)\, both slated for adaptive re-use as community assets. The property also offers Brooks Pond and 50 acres of open space for birds\, wildlife and nature lovers. \n 
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/brooks-estate-spring-open-house/
LOCATION:Brooks Estate\, 275 Grove St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Open House/Tours
ORGANIZER;CN="Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust":MAILTO:inquiries@brooksestate.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231015T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T104606
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SUMMARY:Royall House Tours Closing Day
DESCRIPTION:The Royall House & Slave Quarters concludes its 2023 guided tour season today. Tours are offered at 1\, 2 and 3 p.m. No reservations are required. Admission for guided tours of the mansion is $10 for adults; $8 for seniors; $5 for students; $2 for EBT or WIC cardholders; and free for children age 12 and under\, Tufts University students\, Blue Star Families\, and Massachusetts Teachers Association members or retirees. Admission to the Slave Quarters\, which also houses the archaeological exhibit\, gift shop\, and restrooms\, is free of charge. Groups of 10 or more can arrange private tours for weekdays or Saturday mornings. \nIn the eighteenth century\, the Royall House & Slave Quarters was home to the largest slaveholding family in Massachusetts and the enslaved Africans who made their lavish way of life possible. Today\, the Royall House & Slave Quarters is a museum whose architecture\, household items\, archaeological artifacts\, and programs bear witness to intertwined stories of wealth and bondage\, set against the backdrop of America’s quest for independence. The Slave Quarters is the only remaining such structure in the northern United States\, and the Royall House is among the finest colonial-era buildings in New England. \n 
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/royall-house-tours-closing-day-23/
LOCATION:Royall House & Slave Quarters\, 15 George St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Historical Talks/Presentations,Open House/Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T100000
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SUMMARY:Brooks Estate Fall Spruce-up and Open House
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for the Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust’s annual Fall Spruce-up and Open House event. Come lend a hand\, working on outdoor and indoor tasks\, including some painting\, anytime between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gloves and tools provided\, but additional loppers\, rakes\, pruners\, etc.\, welcome. Wear work clothes. Tours of the Shepherd Brooks Manor will commence at 2 p.m.\, with the last tour at 3:40 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Please email inquiries@brooksestate.org to RSVP or with questions. \nParking note: Do not park in Oak Grove Cemetery or on Grove Street; best to park on nearby side streets off of Grove Street and walk up the access drive to the estate. Limited spaces are available at the Boardwalk lot along the access drive\, and at the Manor\, with preference at the Manor for handicapped parking. \nM-BELT is a nonprofit organization that manages the Brooks Estate\, owned by the City of Medford. A former Victorian summer retreat for Peter Chardon Brooks and Shepherd Brooks\, the property is graced by two Victorian buildings\, the Shepherd Brooks Manor and Carriage House (1880)\, both slated for adaptive re-use as community assets. The property also offers Brooks Pond and 50 acres of open space for birds\, wildlife and nature lovers.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/brooks-estate-fall-spruce-up-and-open-house/
LOCATION:Brooks Estate\, 275 Grove St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Open House/Tours,Other
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230715T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230715T150000
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SUMMARY:Brooks Estate Picnic
DESCRIPTION:The Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust (M-BELT) invites you to its annual summer picnic on the grounds of the historic Brooks Estate. The event includes tours of the Shepherd Brooks Manor\, food\, music\, raffles\, and other fun. Come learn about the Brooks family and enjoy this beautiful historic estate. M-BELT supplies the hot dogs\, burgers/veggie burgers and soft drinks. Guests are welcome to bring one of the following (chips/snacks\, salad\, cookies\, grill item or other picnic food) but bringing food is NOT required to attend. \nThe Brooks Estate is a city-owned environmental and historical treasure in West Medford that offers Brooks Pond and 50 acres of open space for birds\, wildlife and nature lovers. As the manager\, M-BELT has spearheaded the protection and restoration of the property\, which includes the 1880 Manor and Carriage House. These Victorian gems are under renovation as community assets. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/brooks-estate-picnic-23/
LOCATION:Brooks Estate\, 275 Grove St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Open House/Tours,Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust":MAILTO:inquiries@brooksestate.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230603T130000
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SUMMARY:Royall House Tours Opening Day
DESCRIPTION:The Royall House & Slave Quarters reopens today for its 2023 tour season. The museum will offer guided tours at 1\, 2 and 3 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday through October 15. No reservations are required. Admission for guided tours of the mansion is $10 for adults; $8 for seniors; $5 for students; $2 for EBT or WIC cardholders; and free for children age 12 and under\, Tufts University students\, Blue Star Families\, and Massachusetts Teachers Association members or retirees. Admission to the Slave Quarters\, which also houses the archaeological exhibit\, gift shop\, and restrooms\, is free of charge. Groups of 10 or more can arrange private tours for weekdays or Saturday mornings. \nIn the eighteenth century\, the Royall House & Slave Quarters was home to the largest slaveholding family in Massachusetts and the enslaved Africans who made their lavish way of life possible. Today\, the Royall House & Slave Quarters is a museum whose architecture\, household items\, archaeological artifacts\, and programs bear witness to intertwined stories of wealth and bondage\, set against the backdrop of America’s quest for independence. The Slave Quarters is the only remaining such structure in the northern United States\, and the Royall House is among the finest colonial-era buildings in New England.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/royall-house-tours-opening-day-23/
LOCATION:Royall House & Slave Quarters\, 15 George St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Historical Talks/Presentations,Open House/Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230429T160000
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SUMMARY:Brooks Estate Spring Spruce-up and Open House
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for the Medford-Brooks Estate Land Trust’s annual Spring Spruce-up and Open House event. Come lend a hand\, working on outdoor and indoor tasks\, including some painting\, anytime between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gloves and tools provided\, but additional loppers\, rakes\, etc.\, welcome. Wear work clothes. Tours of the Shepherd Brooks Manor will commence at 2 p.m.\, with the last tour at 3:40 p.m. Please email inquiries@brooksestate.org to RSVP or with questions. \nParking note: Do not park in Oak Grove Cemetery or on Grove Street; best to park on nearby side streets off of Grove Street and walk up the access drive to the estate. Limited spaces are available at the Boardwalk lot along the access drive\, and at the Manor\, with preference at the Manor for handicapped parking. \nM-BELT is a nonprofit organization that manages the Brooks Estate\, owned by the City of Medford. A former Victorian summer retreat for Peter Chardon Brooks and Shepherd Brooks\, the property is graced by two Victorian buildings\, the Shepherd Brooks Manor and Carriage House (1880)\, both slated for adaptive re-use as community assets. The property also offers Brooks Pond and 50 acres of open space for birds\, wildlife and nature lovers.
URL:https://www.cacheinmedford.org/event/brooks-estate-spring-spruce-up-and-open-house/
LOCATION:Brooks Estate\, 275 Grove St.\, Medford\, MA\, 02155
CATEGORIES:Open House/Tours,Other
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