History & Heritage
185 Salisbury Street,
Worcester, MA 01609-1634, 508-755-5221, 508-471-2131
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Wed: 10:00 AM-8:00 PM, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
The American Antiquarian Society, founded in 1812, is the third oldest historical society in the United States and the first to be national in its purpose and the scope of its collections. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, AAS maintains a library of American history and culture in order to collect, preserve, and make available for study the printed and manuscript record of the United States through the year 1876. The library's collection of materials printed in what is now the United States from the establishment of a press in 1639 through 1820 is the best in the world, and its holdings of American printed materials dating from 1821 through 1876 are among the strongest anywhere. Tours are held Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13 The Flash Press
Worcester, MA 01609
11 Sycamore Street,
Worcester, MA 01608, 508-798-1900
The Institute of Latino Arts and Culture of Centro Las Americas began in 1992 with the purpose of establishing a multi-disciplinary program that would provide artistic development, promote Latin American art and culture awareness and appreciation, and organize public events to showcase our cultural experience.
28 Mulberry Street,
Worcester, MA 01605, 508-791-6139
The Italian-American Cultural Center is dedicated to preserving the history, tradition, and culture of Italy. Various exhibitions and events and programs are sponsored throughout the year.
119 Forest Street,
Worcester, MA 01609, 508-799-0702
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
The Henry Lee Willis Center is a multicultural, minority-based social service organization located in Worcester. For ten years, we have been providing quality services to those in need, serving approximately 22,000 children, adults, and families annually.
Our vision is to create a community in which people of color and the disadvantaged can gain equal access to quality human and social services that improve their quality of life. We do this by designing programs that empower individuals through education, skill development, and advocacy.
100 Barber Avenue,
Worcester, MA 01606-2444, 508-853-6015
Sun: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Visit the Higgins Armory Museum and learn how knights got dressed in the morning - you may even get "suited up" yourself! The Museum brings the world of knights to life through a variety of programs including inspiring and educational Field Trips, unique Group Tours, Birthday Parties, Rentals, Outreaches and Overknights.
Wander beneath Gothic arches, listen to the sounds of contest and celbration, and stand face to face with over 70 suits of armor - the heroic legacies of another world and time. The Museum also hosts an annual Higgins Faire.
Through Wednesday, Oct 15 From Anvil to Microscope: Modern metallography and the ancient secrets of metalcraft
Saturday, May 10 Legio III Cyrenaica Roman Legion
Sunday, May 11 Hands-on History
Saturday, May 17 Hands-on History
Saturday, May 17 Viking Warrior Presentation
P.O. Box 454,
Boylston, MA 01505, 508-869-2720
138 Woodland Street,
Worcester, MA 01610, 508-793-7626
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue: 12:00 PM-5:00 PM, Wed: Closed, Thu: 12:00 PM-5:00 PM, Fri, Sat: Closed
The International Center of Worcester promotes understanding and friendship among the residents of central Massachusetts and international visitors. Social and volunteer opportunities available for people with international interests.
Sponsors an annual Worcester International festival in July.
203 Union St.,
Clinton, MA 01510, 978-598-5000, 978-598-5001
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 11:00 AM-3:00 AM
The only Museum dedicated to Russian Icons in America. Over 330 magnificent Russian icons from the 15th century to the present. The Museum is in a fully renovated historic building right on Clinton's beautiful Central Park near many anenities including in-Town walking distance shoppping and many intetesting restaurants. The Museum has innovative Green technology. The Museum has regular public programs including children's events, music, concerts and other community activities as posted on www.museumofrussianicons.org. The Museum is fully ADA accessible, provides tours for groups, schools and organizations with advanced reservation 978 598 5000.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Mar 4 Daily tours at the Museum of Russian Icons
Saturday, May 10 Tea with Catherine the Great of Russia
Saturday, May 17 "Hot Topics: Music, Seduction, and Adultery in 19th-Century Russian Prose"
Saturday, May 24 Gold Leafed Box Workshop
Thursday, May 29 An Evening of Russian Music with Levon Hovsepian and Peter Krysa
10 Cedar Street,
Worcester, MA 01609, 508-754-8760
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
Preservation Worcester works to preserve the sites and structures that are significant to the culture, history, and architecture of the city and encourages excellence in design in the future. Walking tours and Educational programs are available as well as resources for restoring historic properties.
40 Highland Street,
Worcester, MA 01609-2704, 508-753-8278
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed: Closed, Thu: 1:00 PM-8:30 PM, Fri, Sat: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
The Salisbury Mansion was built in 1772 by Stephen Salisbury I and is recognized as a major historical resource. It is one of the few remaining 18th century buildings in Worcester and is one of the most documented houses in New England. The home has been restored to re-create the home life of the Salisbury Family in the 1830s.
Through Wednesday, Mar 3 In Their Shirtsleeves at Worcester Historical Museum
Through Sunday, Jan 1 Worcester ID at Goddard House
Friday, Jun 6 Digital Fridays--Your History is Worcester History at Hope Cemetery
Thursday, Oct 2 The 2008 Harvey Ball at College of the Holy Cross: Hogan Campus Center
33 Canterbury Street,
Worcester, MA 01610, 508-757-7727
The Worcester African Cultural Center is located in a historic building formerly used for manufacturing. The Center is an affiliate of The Worcester Cultural Coalition.
The Worcester African Cultural Center houses a gallery, Gift Shop and performing arts center. The museum displays artifacts from the entire African Continent. Display items include masks, figurative sculptures, textiles and contemporary art.
The Worcester African Cultural Center provides a forum for cross-cultural exchange, and is an established resource for information on African art and culture for elementary and secondary schools, as well as colleges and universities, in Worcester, its surrounding communities, and the Northeast region. At present there are few institutions where the general public, students, families, and tourists can engage in activities and events related to African art and culture.
19 Temple St,
Worcester, MA 01604, 508-792-3700
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 12:00 PM-1:00 AM
A beautiful hall that can accomdate up to 200 people for, weddings,parties, meetings, or any other event that you choose.
We have plenty of well lit parking.
Mondays, through May 19 Dancing Lessons (Irish Ceili and Ballroom)
Through Sunday, Jan 1 Karaoke with Greg **Special Friday Night Appearance** at Fiddlers' Green Pub & Restaurant
Through Saturday, May 10 The Loves of Cass McGuire
Saturday, May 10 Live Music in the Pub: Terry Brennan **Special Saturday Appearance** at Fiddlers' Green Pub & Restaurant
Sunday, May 11 Irish Sessiun
30 Elm Street,
Worcester, MA 01609, 508-753-8278
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Thu: 10:00 AM-8:30 PM, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Learn about the history of Worcester through exhibitions, education programs and special events presented throughout the year. Visit Worcester Historical Museum to see hundreds of objects made in Worcester. Listen to the stories of industrial leaders, inventors, and workers. Discover Worcester's common heritage through hands-on activities. Explore the contributions of ethnic groups and individuals through changing exhibitions and special programs. Find out what Worcester was like in centuries past in the library's reading room. The library is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Thursday, 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
Through Wednesday, Mar 3 In Their Shirtsleeves
Through Sunday, Jan 1 Worcester ID at Goddard House
Friday, Jun 6 Digital Fridays--Your History is Worcester History at Hope Cemetery
Thursday, Oct 2 The 2008 Harvey Ball at College of the Holy Cross: Hogan Campus Center
633 Salisbury Street,
Worcester, MA 01609, 508-756-7109
One Salem Square,
Worcester, MA 01608, 508-767-1852
The Worcester Womens History Project (WWHP) is a nonprofit all-volunteer educational organization dedicated to celebrating and documenting the contribution of women to the history, social fabric and culture of Worcester and beyond.
Founded in 1994 to raise awareness of Worcester as the site of the first National Womans Rights Convention in 1850, the WWHP promotes the research of local women's history, offers educational programming, and sponsors public events.
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History & Heritage
185 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609-1634, 508-755-5221, 508-471-2131
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Wed: 10:00 AM-8:00 PM, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
The American Antiquarian Society, founded in 1812, is the third oldest historical society in the United States and the first to be national in its purpose and the scope of its collections. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, AAS maintains a library of American history and culture in order to collect, preserve, and make available for study the printed and manuscript record of the United States through the year 1876. The library's collection of materials printed in what is now the United States from the establishment of a press in 1639 through 1820 is the best in the world, and its holdings of American printed materials dating from 1821 through 1876 are among the strongest anywhere. Tours are held Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 13 The Flash Press
Antioch Association of Worcester
Worcester, MA 01609
Centro Las Americas
11 Sycamore Street, Worcester, MA 01608, 508-798-1900
The Institute of Latino Arts and Culture of Centro Las Americas began in 1992 with the purpose of establishing a multi-disciplinary program that would provide artistic development, promote Latin American art and culture awareness and appreciation, and organize public events to showcase our cultural experience.
Gene J. DeFeudis Italian American Cultural Center
28 Mulberry Street, Worcester, MA 01605, 508-791-6139
The Italian-American Cultural Center is dedicated to preserving the history, tradition, and culture of Italy. Various exhibitions and events and programs are sponsored throughout the year.
Henry Lee Willis Community Center, Institute of African American Culture
119 Forest Street, Worcester, MA 01609, 508-799-0702
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
The Henry Lee Willis Center is a multicultural, minority-based social service organization located in Worcester. For ten years, we have been providing quality services to those in need, serving approximately 22,000 children, adults, and families annually. Our vision is to create a community in which people of color and the disadvantaged can gain equal access to quality human and social services that improve their quality of life. We do this by designing programs that empower individuals through education, skill development, and advocacy.
100 Barber Avenue, Worcester, MA 01606-2444, 508-853-6015
Sun: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Visit the Higgins Armory Museum and learn how knights got dressed in the morning - you may even get "suited up" yourself! The Museum brings the world of knights to life through a variety of programs including inspiring and educational Field Trips, unique Group Tours, Birthday Parties, Rentals, Outreaches and Overknights. Wander beneath Gothic arches, listen to the sounds of contest and celbration, and stand face to face with over 70 suits of armor - the heroic legacies of another world and time. The Museum also hosts an annual Higgins Faire.
Through Wednesday, Oct 15 From Anvil to Microscope: Modern metallography and the ancient secrets of metalcraft
Saturday, May 10 Legio III Cyrenaica Roman Legion
Sunday, May 11 Hands-on History
Saturday, May 17 Hands-on History
Saturday, May 17 Viking Warrior Presentation
Hillside Restoration Project
P.O. Box 454, Boylston, MA 01505, 508-869-2720
International Center of Worcester
138 Woodland Street, Worcester, MA 01610, 508-793-7626
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue: 12:00 PM-5:00 PM, Wed: Closed, Thu: 12:00 PM-5:00 PM, Fri, Sat: Closed
The International Center of Worcester promotes understanding and friendship among the residents of central Massachusetts and international visitors. Social and volunteer opportunities available for people with international interests. Sponsors an annual Worcester International festival in July.
Museum of Russian Icons
203 Union St., Clinton, MA 01510, 978-598-5000, 978-598-5001
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 11:00 AM-3:00 AM
The only Museum dedicated to Russian Icons in America. Over 330 magnificent Russian icons from the 15th century to the present. The Museum is in a fully renovated historic building right on Clinton's beautiful Central Park near many anenities including in-Town walking distance shoppping and many intetesting restaurants. The Museum has innovative Green technology. The Museum has regular public programs including children's events, music, concerts and other community activities as posted on www.museumofrussianicons.org. The Museum is fully ADA accessible, provides tours for groups, schools and organizations with advanced reservation 978 598 5000.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, through Mar 4 Daily tours at the Museum of Russian Icons
Saturday, May 10 Tea with Catherine the Great of Russia
Saturday, May 17 "Hot Topics: Music, Seduction, and Adultery in 19th-Century Russian Prose"
Saturday, May 24 Gold Leafed Box Workshop
Thursday, May 29 An Evening of Russian Music with Levon Hovsepian and Peter Krysa
Preservation Worcester
10 Cedar Street, Worcester, MA 01609, 508-754-8760
Sun: Closed, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Sat: Closed
Preservation Worcester works to preserve the sites and structures that are significant to the culture, history, and architecture of the city and encourages excellence in design in the future. Walking tours and Educational programs are available as well as resources for restoring historic properties.
Salisbury Mansion
40 Highland Street, Worcester, MA 01609-2704, 508-753-8278
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed: Closed, Thu: 1:00 PM-8:30 PM, Fri, Sat: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
The Salisbury Mansion was built in 1772 by Stephen Salisbury I and is recognized as a major historical resource. It is one of the few remaining 18th century buildings in Worcester and is one of the most documented houses in New England. The home has been restored to re-create the home life of the Salisbury Family in the 1830s.
Through Wednesday, Mar 3 In Their Shirtsleeves at Worcester Historical Museum
Through Sunday, Jan 1 Worcester ID at Goddard House
Friday, Jun 6 Digital Fridays--Your History is Worcester History at Hope Cemetery
Thursday, Oct 2 The 2008 Harvey Ball at College of the Holy Cross: Hogan Campus Center
Worcester African Cultural Center
33 Canterbury Street, Worcester, MA 01610, 508-757-7727
The Worcester African Cultural Center is located in a historic building formerly used for manufacturing. The Center is an affiliate of The Worcester Cultural Coalition. The Worcester African Cultural Center houses a gallery, Gift Shop and performing arts center. The museum displays artifacts from the entire African Continent. Display items include masks, figurative sculptures, textiles and contemporary art. The Worcester African Cultural Center provides a forum for cross-cultural exchange, and is an established resource for information on African art and culture for elementary and secondary schools, as well as colleges and universities, in Worcester, its surrounding communities, and the Northeast region. At present there are few institutions where the general public, students, families, and tourists can engage in activities and events related to African art and culture.
Worcester Hibernian Cultural Centre
19 Temple St, Worcester, MA 01604, 508-792-3700
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 12:00 PM-1:00 AM
A beautiful hall that can accomdate up to 200 people for, weddings,parties, meetings, or any other event that you choose. We have plenty of well lit parking.
Mondays, through May 19 Dancing Lessons (Irish Ceili and Ballroom)
Through Sunday, Jan 1 Karaoke with Greg **Special Friday Night Appearance** at Fiddlers' Green Pub & Restaurant
Through Saturday, May 10 The Loves of Cass McGuire
Saturday, May 10 Live Music in the Pub: Terry Brennan **Special Saturday Appearance** at Fiddlers' Green Pub & Restaurant
Sunday, May 11 Irish Sessiun
30 Elm Street, Worcester, MA 01609, 508-753-8278
Sun, Mon: Closed, Tue, Wed: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM, Thu: 10:00 AM-8:30 PM, Fri, Sat: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Learn about the history of Worcester through exhibitions, education programs and special events presented throughout the year. Visit Worcester Historical Museum to see hundreds of objects made in Worcester. Listen to the stories of industrial leaders, inventors, and workers. Discover Worcester's common heritage through hands-on activities. Explore the contributions of ethnic groups and individuals through changing exhibitions and special programs. Find out what Worcester was like in centuries past in the library's reading room. The library is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; Thursday, 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
Through Wednesday, Mar 3 In Their Shirtsleeves
Through Sunday, Jan 1 Worcester ID at Goddard House
Friday, Jun 6 Digital Fridays--Your History is Worcester History at Hope Cemetery
Thursday, Oct 2 The 2008 Harvey Ball at College of the Holy Cross: Hogan Campus Center
Worcester Jewish Community Center
633 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609, 508-756-7109
One Salem Square, Worcester, MA 01608, 508-767-1852
The Worcester Womens History Project (WWHP) is a nonprofit all-volunteer educational organization dedicated to celebrating and documenting the contribution of women to the history, social fabric and culture of Worcester and beyond. Founded in 1994 to raise awareness of Worcester as the site of the first National Womans Rights Convention in 1850, the WWHP promotes the research of local women's history, offers educational programming, and sponsors public events.
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