Heriatge Trails
The heritage trails in Massachusetts paint vivid pictures of days past. Yet they're also a great way to explore parts of the state you may not otherwise think to visit.
Surprising every step of the way, and perhaps the most famous heritage trail in the state is the Freedom Trail. Beginning on Boston Common, where hordes of red-clad British troops once trained, the red-brick Freedom Trail connects 16 Boston landmarks. The Black Heritage Trail is also quite popular, as it explores the history of Boston's 19th-century African-American community. The Salem Heritage Tour is a North Shore favorite: it transports you back to the Salem Witch Trials of 1692 and the days of sea captains, pirates and noted novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Quick Hits
The Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor in Central Massachusetts includes the Industrial Revolution Heritage Trail...The African-American Heritage Trail chronicles the experiences of African-Americans on Martha's Vineyard...The Irish Heritage Trail is a self-guided walking tour through Boston's downtown, North End, Beacon Hill and Back Bay.
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Featured Events
- Keepers of Tradition: Art and Folk Heritage in Massachusetts
May 23, 2008 The exhibition will feature over 100 works by 70 Massachusetts artists who preserve and revitalize deeply rooted traditions. Through February 8, 2009.- 4th Annual Stuffed Quahog Contest
May 24, 2008 Amateurs and professionals compete for the coveted prize.
- Doors Open Lowell
May 15, 2008 Visit Lowell's historic buildings linked by theme and open to the public. Schedules and tour routes available at the visitor center. Through May 18.- Toast of Harwich
May 9, 2008 Wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres from Harwich's finest restaurants and exhibits by local artists.
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