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Higgins Armory Museum, Worcester, MA

Editor — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:49:29 +0000

The Higgins Armory Museum evolved from a private collection of arms and armor from medieval and Renaissance Europe, Feudal Japan and ancient Greece and Rome into a world-renowned museum. It is the largest museum of arms and armor in the Western Hemisphere. The Armory's collection, displayed in a Gothic castle setting is extensive. The European portion consists of 3,000 armors and components, 1,000 weapons and accessories, 500 swords and daggers; 100 firearms; a tapestry, stained glass, paintings, and wood carvings. In addition, the non-Western collection comprises 1,000 African, Islamic, Indian, and Japanese body defenses and arms.

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Blackstone Valley Fall Festival, Northbridge, MA

Editor — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:59:41 +0000

The Blackstone Valley Fall Family Festival and Craft Fair is organized by the Blackstone Valley Tourism Association. This year, our agritourism focus includes exploring a new 5-acre corn maze, taking a hayride, watching horseback riding and jumping demonstrations, viewing exhibits by local 4-H clubs, and visiting the Barnyard Midway. Kids will certainly enjoy playing miniature golf, watching Bo Bo The Clown build them a balloon character, getting their face painted or checking out all the animals in the barnyard midway. You will also be able to purchase crafts from local vendors. We'll have a variety of jewelry, jams, Pampered Chef products, Cabot Cheese samples, pearls and lots more! Be sure to check out our complete list here. Watch history come alive with the End Zone Militia, the Revolutionary War Re-enactors seen at all Patriots' home games.

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Asa Waters Mansion – Millbury, Massachusetts

Editor — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:45:40 +0000

Asa Waters Mansion – Millbury, Massachusetts The Asa Waters Mansion is one of the finest examples of Georgian Colonial style homes in the country. As part of the "Underground Railroad" during the Civil War it provided shelter to those desperately in need of escape from slavery. Asa Waters III was a known abolitionist who gave... [Continue Reading]

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EcoTarium – Worcester, Massachusetts

Travel Writer — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 18:55:40 +0000

Tons to Do at the EcoTarium. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, the EcoTarium is a unique museum that is quite popular with locals as well as visitors. The museum has exhibits both indoors and outside, all of which are quite interesting. Founded as the Worcester Lyceum of Natural History in 1825, the museum has gone through... [Continue Reading]

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Norman Rockwell Museum – Stockbridge, Massachusetts

Travel Writer — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:34:38 +0000

Visit the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge on your New England Tour A visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA belongs on the itinerary of any tour of New England. You’ll enjoy learning about and viewing the incredible works of one of America’s most famous artists in a charming setting. The spacious grounds... [Continue Reading]

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