The 2011 Holiday House Tour, Custom House Maritime Museum, Newburyport, Saturday, December 10th
December 8, 2011
When: Saturday, December 10th 2011, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pmWhere: The Custom House Maritime Museum, 25 Water Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts 01950
The Custom House Maritime Museum’s Holiday House Tour return’s in dazzling form in 2011 on Saturday, December 10th!
The 18th annual Holiday House Tour features a momentous selection of homes representing four centuries of Newburyport area history, culture and lifestyle. Each home so elegantly decorated in finest holiday fashion; all wrapped in a day full of holiday magic and surprise!
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History Tour of Mosley Family Estate, Maudslay State Park Newburyport, Saturday, July 23rd
July 16, 2011
Where: Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA
On Saturday, July 23rd you can take a 90-minute guided tour of the former Moseley family estate core that is now encompassed by Maudslay State Park, in Newburyport.
Maudslay State Park, the former Moseley family estate on the Merrimack River, is one of the jewels of the Greater Newburyport region. The 480-acre park offers commanding views of the Merrimack River and features 19th century gardens and plantings, rolling meadows, towering pines, and one of the largest naturally-occurring stands of mountain laurel in Massachusetts.
The Mosley Family purchased this lovely piece of property and turned it into a regal, landscaped estate, complete with formal gardens and green houses. Come learn the history of this family, the resources that they preserved and the changes in the land over time.
Where To Meet: Meet at the headquarters building on 74 Curzon Mill Road.
For: Ages 8 and up, An adult must accompany children 12 and under.
Parking: The parking fee for the park is $2.00.
Maudslay State Park is a great place for walking, biking, horseback riding and informal picnics.
History Tour of Mosley Family Estate, Maudslay State Park Newburyport, Saturday, July 16th
July 15, 2011
Where: Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA
On Saturday, July 16th you can take a 90-minute guided tour of the former Moseley family estate core that is now encompassed by Maudslay State Park, in Newburyport.
Maudslay State Park, the former Moseley family estate on the Merrimack River, is one of the jewels of the Greater Newburyport region. The 480-acre park offers commanding views of the Merrimack River and features 19th century gardens and plantings, rolling meadows, towering pines, and one of the largest naturally-occurring stands of mountain laurel in Massachusetts.
The Mosley Family purchased this lovely piece of property and turned it into a regal, landscaped estate, complete with formal gardens and green houses. Come learn the history of this family, the resources that they preserved and the changes in the land over time.
Where To Meet: Meet at the headquarters building on 74 Curzon Mill Road.
For: Ages 8 and up, An adult must accompany children 12 and under.
Parking: The parking fee for the park is $2.00.
Maudslay State Park is a great place for walking, biking, horseback riding and informal picnics.
Evening Stroll, Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Thursday, July 21st
July 14, 2011
Where: Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA
Led by the park interpreter, you will experience the changes in Maudslay over the spring, summer and fall. A perfect
after work activity. Comfortable walking shoes and bug spray are recommended. Rain or shine.
Join the Maudslay State Park park interpreter on this moderately paced walk walk to view different areas of the park and experience various interpretations. You will experience the changes in Maudslay over the spring, summer and fall. A perfect after work activity.
The Thursday evening stroll is a great way to get a more informed view of what is in the park and its history. A different trail is taken every week so by the end of the summer, you will have walked the entire park!
Meet at the headquarters building on 74 Curzon Mill Road.
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Walk Through The Mt. Laurels, Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Saturday, June 25th
June 24, 2011
Where: Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA
This is one of the best times of the year to tour and explore Maudslay State Park in Newburyport and view the spectacular mountain laurels and the famous rhododendrons for which Maudslay is well known.
On Saturday, you can join the Maudslay State Park interpreter on a walk through the park to see all that has bloomed during the current week. It’s a great way to get to know and explore this resource rich park and its blooms.
The cycle of bloom at Maudslay State Park is ongoing and ever changing between mid-April and mid-June. Come once a week to see what has newly emerged in this fantastic floral landscape!
Meet at the headquarters building on 74 Curzon Mill Road. Please bring bug spray and wear comfortable walking shoes.
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Ponding Adventure, Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, Thursday, June 23rd
June 20, 2011
Where: Maudslay State Park, 74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA
You are are invited to join the park interpreter of Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, for a ponding adventure at the Park’s back pond to discover what is living in this aquatic habitat.
Participants should wear waterproof boots and long pants!
Nets and buckets are provided.
The program lasts about an hour.
Where To Meet:
Meet at the Park headquarters building on 74 Curzon Mill Road.
This program is for ages 5 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Introduction To Sea Kayaking, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Thursday, June 23rd
June 8, 2011
Where: Meet at Plum Island Kayak, 92 Merrimack Street, Newburyport, MA
Cost: $35 for Mass Audubon members; $45 for nonmembers
INTRODUCTION TO SEA KAYAKING
On Thursday, June 23rd, Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, and Plum Island Kayak, Newburyport, are co-hosting an Introduction To Sea Kayaking course from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Participants will learn the basics of sea kayaking with an evening outing in the Plum Island estuary. Kayak and equipment rental are included in the fee.
Participants will learn safety precautions and paddling techniques and will gain confidence handling these very seaworthy boats. Participants will then paddle into the Plum Island estuary and explore tidal creeks, mudflats, and salt marshes.
Preregistration is required for this program. To register, please call 978-462-9998.
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Holiday Tidings Fair, Central Congregational Church, Newburyport, Saturday, December 4th
November 27, 2010
When: Saturday, December 4th 2010, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pmWhere: 14 Titcomb Street, Newburyport, MA
“HOLIDAY TIDINGS FAIR”
The Central Congregational Church, Newburyport is holding their “Holiday Tidings Fair” on Saturday, December 4th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The fair will also feature a coffee hour and luncheon, including the famous Central Church Fish Chowder!
Here is a sampling of what you’ll find at the fair:
- Gift Table
- Hand-crafted jewelry
- Baked goods
- Cookie walk
- Silent auction
- Fair trade
- Grammy’s X’mas treasures
- and much more!
The Central Congregational Church is Handicap Accessible.
After-School Outdoor Safaris: Mudflats, Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, Wednesday, September 22nd
September 21, 2010
Where: Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport, MA
AFTER-SCHOOL OUTDOOR SAFARI: MUDFLATS
Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport is offering a new after-school program, Outdoor Safaris, for children ages 9 to 11 years. Children in the program will play out the roles of geologists, chemists, and biologists throughout this new series with Joppa Flats Teacher-Naturalist Lisa Hutchings.
The program consists of four safaris:
- Wednesday, September 22nd: Mudflats Safari
- Wednesday, October 20th: Tide Pool Safari
- Wednesday, November 3rd: Salt Marsh Safari
- Wednesday, December 8th: Sand Dune Safari
The outdoor explorations for each safari will start off with a group game to burn off some steam, followed by new and exciting experiences in a coastal setting. Children will explore, observe, investigate, and compare the inhabitants, their adaptations, and the changes these organisms undergo in autumn.
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Harvest Festival Sale and Craft Show, Salvation Army, Newburyport, Saturday, October 30th
September 19, 2010
When: Saturday, October 30th, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pmWhere: Salvation Army, 40 Water Street, Newburyport, MA
Harvest Festival Sale and Craft Show
The Salvation Army, Newburyport is hosting its 2010 Harvest Festival Sale and Craft Show on Saturday, October 30th from 9:oo am to 2:00 pm at its Newburyport location.
All crafters are invited to participate. Table space is available for $25 per table. Cider, donuts and hot dogs will be available. Not your average flea market!
Call Major James or Major Kathy for more information or to reserve your table at 978-465-0883.
