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Six Museums in Southern New England Off the Well-Trodden Path

Museums are plenty in southern New England but these ones are off the beaten path and so don’t get the visitors they deserve but are worth the trip to see.

21Jan2012 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Museum & Historic Destinations in the Pioneer Valley Region

The Pioneer Valley hugs the Connecticut River in Massachusetts and is a popular destination for unique museums and historic attractions around Springfield.

11Nov2011 | | 2 comments | Continued
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12 Ways to Enjoy Halloween in the Litchfield Hills Connecticut

October heralds in Halloween in New England along with falling leaves, and Litchfield Hills in Connecticut knows how to celebrate spooky season – more here.

7Oct2011 | | 0 comments | Continued
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4 Events in New England to Include in Your Vacation Plans

If there’s one thing you can say about New England is, it has something to suit all tastes. Whether you prefer the great outdoors in the mountains or lakes, or read a good book on a white sand coastline beach, or take in its richness of history and culture, there’s a destination or vacation to [...]

29Apr2011 | | 1 comment | Continued
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Guide to Children’s Museums of New England

Here is our staff writers top picks for children’s museums in New England – there are many more but we think one of these should be on your list to visit.

15Apr2011 | | 1 comment | Continued
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Black History Month in New England

February is Black History Month and in southern New England there are many special events planned and things to do and visit – here’s a selection.

5Feb2011 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Blast Past the Winter with a Creature Cruise from Norwalk Aquarium

Take a winter nature cruise from Norwalk Maritime Aquarium through April and see the seals and other creatures who visit from colder northern waters.

12Jan2011 | | 0 comments | Continued
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She’s Got Bette Davis Eyes

Famous actress Bette Davis was born in Lowell, Massachusetts and Boston University has a current exhibition of her artifacts at the Mugar Memorial Library.

13Nov2010 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Opening Day for Art of the Americas in Boston Draws Closer

The anticipated opening of the new addition to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston draws closer. The Art of the Americas wing is ambitious – read more here.

20Oct2010 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Old Sturbridge Village – A New England Living Museum

Old Sturbridge Village is one of New England’s living museums and conveys history in a entertaining way for all the family – here is a short guide.

4Oct2010 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Hancock Shaker Village 50th Anniversary Country Fair

As we reach into September it’s country fair season and this year the Hancock Shaker Village celebrating their 50th anniversary has a fair to remember.

19Sep2010 | | 0 comments | Continued
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The Eighth Maine Regiment Memorial – Peaks Island, Maine

Peaks Island in Maine is a short ferry ride from Portland. Situated in Casco Bay it’s a popular summer destination and here Stuart Kurtz writes about it.

11Sep2010 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Hancock Shaker Village Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Summer and Fall 2010 Events

The Hancock Shaker Village in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a gala of events throughout the remainder of summer and fall.

29Jul2010 | | 1 comment | Continued
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The Commonwealth Museum of Massachusetts in Boston

The Museum of Massachusetts History known as the Commonwealth Museum contains an impressive collections of early U.S. historical documents. It’s a must see.

29Jun2010 | | 1 comment | Continued
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Plymouth Plantation and Mayflower – A New England Heritage

Plimoth Plantation and Mayflower II ship are attractions in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Authentic these museums are links to our past and great destinations.

5Jun2010 | | 0 comments | Continued
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Lowell National Historical Park and A Million Yards of Cloth Each Week

Massachusetts has many museums tracing the richness of its history and Lowell National Historical Park is a journey through America’s industrial revolution.

23Apr2010 | | 1 comment | Continued
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