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- We're There! Boston
by Elizabeth Skinner Grumbach
- Visiting Boston with your kids? This book is sure to engage
and entertain your children with fun scavenger hunts and puzzles
relating to what you are seeing as you explore Boston.
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Massachusetts
Field Trips
Annotated Lists
Field
Trip Ideas
Linked list of fun places to visit. List provided by The North
Suburban Homelearners.
Massachusetts Bureau
of Travel and Tourism
Field trip ideas and events to consider.
Massachusetts Online
Travel Journal
Discover Boston, Cape Cod, Cambridge, The Berkshires, and more.
Botanical Garden
The
Botanic Garden of Smith College
Free, but donations are gratefully accepted and appreciated.
Lyman Conservatory Hours: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm daily. Northampton,
MA 01063, (413) 585-2740
Chess Lessons
Igor Foygel Chess
Lessons in Greater Boston
Through personal experience, I've learned what works and what
doesn't when it comes to advancing your game. Not only
am I an accomplished player, I'm a professional chess coach.
Children's Museums
The Children's Museum
Hands-on learning center for kids, parents and teachers. Information
on exhibits, events, membership. 300 Congress St., Boston, (617)
426-8855
Government
Courthouse Tours
Offers a free docent-lead tour of the John Adams Courthouse in
downtown Boston, MA. During the 45 minute tour students learn
about the court system, the history of the 1894 building and
the important role John Adams played in the drafting of the Massachusetts
constitution. Contact Vicky
L. Kruckeberg, 617-557-1031 for reservations.
History
Blackstone
River and Canal Heritage State Park
Recalls the role of canals in transporting raw materials and
manufactured goods between emerging industrial centers. 287 Oak
St., Uxbridge. 508-278-7604
Boston Walking Tours
- PhotoWalks
Tours are presented with historic commentary and photography
tips that enhance your picture-taking skills. 617-851-2273.
The Mary
Baker Eddy Library
Explore the power of ideas to inspire individuals and change
the world, with two floors of Library Exhibits, including the
Mapparium, Hall of Ideas, Monitor Gallery, and Quest Gallery.
200 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115, 1-617-450-7000 or
1-888-222-3711
Massachusetts
Local History
This page is being created, on a volunteer basis, to explore
the world of our ancestors who resided in Massachusetts.
Old Sturbridge Village
In the years 1790 to 1840 a new nation took shape. In rural towns
across New England, ordinary people worked to better their lives,
build strong communities, apply new technologies, and define
the meaning of democracy. Learn their story at Old Sturbridge
Village as you journey into the past. Sturbridge, MA 01566, (800)
SEE-1830
Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology
Serves a broad public audience through K-12 educational programs, exhibits, lectures, and family programs.
11 Divinity Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138. 617-495-3397.
Rootsweb:
Massachusetts
Genealogical and historical links galore for your state history
projects.
Saugus Iron Works
Explore this place where European iron makers brought their special
skills to a young Massachusetts colony. Three hundred year old
artifacts, working waterwheels, and mill machinery help to tell
the story of a business failure destined to be a National Park.
244 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906. (781) 233-0050
Spellman Museum
Provides education programs about Massachusetts history, US and
world geography as well as other social studies related topics.
Special programs can be arranged. For a brochure and to arrange
for a visit, contact Henry Lukas, Education Director at . 235 Wellesley Street at Regis College, Weston
MA. 781-768-8367.
Nature
Blue
Hills Trailside Museum
The interpretive center for the state's 7,000-acre Blue Hills
Reservation and is managed by Mass Audubon. Indoor exhibits feature
wildlife you may see while exploring the reservation's 150 miles
of trails. 1904 Canton Ave., Milton, MA 02186. 617-333-0690
The Butterfly
Place
An indoor living environment which has been carefully designed
for the propagation and development of some of nature's most
colorful living creations. 120 Tyngsboro Road, Westford, MA 01886.
(978) 392-0955
Ipswich
River Wildlife Sanctuary
Mass Audubon's largest sanctuary, offers more than 10 miles of
interconnecting trails that invite you to explore the forests,
meadows, and wetlands. 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA 01983. 978-887-9264
Mass Audubon
Mass Audubon offers a broad array of programs, classes, camps,
and special events throughout the year. Our online catalog has
a complete listing of upcoming programs, as well as our international
travel offerings. Mass Audubon members enjoy discounts on programs,
classes, and most special events, and many other terrific benefits.
208 South Great Road, Lincoln, MA 01773. 781-259-9500
South Shore Natural Science
Cente
Provides hands-on, interactive learning experiences that encourage
investigation of the natural world. Our programs explore timely
natural science themes and enrich understanding of human interrelationships
with the environment. Jacobs Lane, Norwell, MA. (781) 659-2559
Rural Life
Davis'
Farmland & Davis' Mega Maze
We feature developmentally appropriate discovery play and learning
for children ages 1-8. We are "home" to the largest
sanctuary of endangered livestock in North America. 145 Redstone
Hill, Sterling, MA.
Maple Sugarin' at Breakheart in March
Each year, one of the first signs of spring is the smoke rising
from Breakheart's maple sugaring evaporators. Join us in March
to learn how to identify maple trees in the winter, how to tap
a tree, sap boiling techniques and a reward of some pancakes
and syrup around a campfire when your work is done. 177 Forest
Street, Saugus, MA 01906. 781-233-0834.
Natick Community Organic
Farm
Locally produced organic foods from a working farm. Visit our
farmstand, solar greenhouses, new education center, community
gardens, barns, and livestock. Programs for youth and students.
We are located on Eliot (Route 16) in South Natick.
The Tree of Life
School
Fosters earth awareness, social skills, language arts and creativity.
Learners will develop their sense of place and their sense of
wonder. Red Gate Farm is a non-profit, educational farm located
at 4 Norman Road, Buckland. (413) 625-9503.
Science & Technology
The Computer Museum
Each day the Museum of Science reaches out to bring together
people from different communities, cultures, ethnicities and
abilities. 300 Congress St., Boston, (617) 426-2800
EcoTarium (formerly
New England Science Center)
A vital aspect of the EcoTarium's mission is to foster appreciation
of and learning about the New England environment. 222 Harrington
Way, Worcester, (508) 929-2704
Museum of Science Boston
Visit the many ever-changing exhibits or take a course. Science
Park, Boston, (617) 723-2500.
Tours
Boston Duck Tour
80-minute waterfront tour on historic WWII DUKW boats.
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- Recommended books to help you explore
Massachusetts
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- Journey Around Boston From A to Z
by Martha Day Zschock
- A children's book for all ages, this vivid, enchanting alphabet
book is packed with fascinating information about historic sites
in Boston, Cambridge, and environs. (Lexington, Concord, and
Salem are included, as well.) Buy also:
- Journey
Around Cape Cod and the Islands from A to Z
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- Fodor's Around Boston With Kids: 68 Great
Things to Do Together
by Fodors
- The 68 attractions include old favorites (Fanueil Hall, Franklin
Park Zoo, Make Way for Ducklings Tour) as well as new (Pirate
Adventure, Purgatory Chasm, Plaster Fun Time) in both indoor
and outdoor settings. This is a quick read and an invaluable
resource for families who live near Boston or plan to visit.
- The
Lobster Kids' Guide to Exploring Boston
by Deirdre Wilson
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