GROTON — A group of residents are speaking out to try to prevent the demolition of a more than 200-year-old house on Old Ayer Road behind the Groton Hill Music Center.
History
USS Constitution sails the Boston Harbor for 227th birthday
The historic USS Constitution took another sail around the Boston Harbor in honor of the ship’s 227th birthday Monday.
A step back in time at the Middlesex County 4-H Fair
In addition to the agricultural competitions and exhibits featured at the Middlesex County 4-H Fair, historical reenactors and artisans are a big part of the fun at the annual event, offering a slice of life from another time.
Bostonians explore past, future of school segregation on eve of busing order’s 50th anniversary
On the eve of the 50th anniversary of Judge Wendell Arthur Garrity’s ruling to order busing to desegregate Boston Public Schools, Bostonians involved in the case and its legacy gathered at the the Moakley Courthouse to discuss the reality and impact of one of the most influential chapters in the city’s history.
Breathing new life into the Grange Hall
ASHBY — The town is witnessing a revival of one of its most cherished landmarks – the Ashby Grange Hall. Nestled on the historic Town Common, this iconic building has witnessed centuries of life in the area, serving as a Town Hall, church, school, and social hall. Recently, a group of enthusiastic locals has banded […]
Sugaring Season at Old Sturbridge Village’s maple days (PHOTOS)
It may have been a little early for Massachusetts’ traditional sugaring season, when maples are tapped for sap to boil down to delicious syrup, but some young campers still got some first-hand experience in the art.