Trails & Sails 2018

Iron Pour at Saugus Iron Works

Come to an iron casting demonstration at Saugus Iron Works as part of Trails and Sails

U. S. National Park Rangers will be running hands-on activities about how cast iron was made at Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site in the 17th century for Trails & Sails. Join us at the Saugus Iron Works for our annual iron pour and get a glimpse of what work was like here in the 1600's. Enjoy various family friendly activities and mold making demonstrations while waiting for things to heat up! Set-up begins at 10:30am and the pour will take place at about Noon. Part of Trails & Sails

When:

Saturday, September 22, 2018 10:30am-12pm

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Location:

Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site

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Stevens to Stevens Trail Hike

The Stevens to Stevens trail head in North Andover. Photo: Friends of North Andover Trails

Come check out the Stevens to Stevens Trail, a scenic trail connecting the Old Center Common to Weir Hill to Osgood Hill. We'll meet at the North Andover Merchant Association Fall Festival on the Common, across the street from the trail entrance on Mass Ave. This hike is part of Trails & Sails.

When:

Saturday, September 22, 2018 1-3pm

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Guided Tour of Empresses of China's Forbidden City Exhibition

Tour PEM's Empresses of China's Forbidden City Exhibition as part of Trails and Sails 2018

This exhibition is the first to explore the role of empresses in shaping China’s last dynasty- the Qing dynasty - from 1644 to 1912. Nearly 200 spectacular objects from the Palace Museum tell the little-known stories of how imperial women influenced court politics, art and religion. Timed to mark the 40th anniversary of the establishment of U.S.-China diplomatic relations, Empresses of China's Forbidden City is organized by the Peabody Essex Museum; the Smithsonian's Freer|Sackler, Washington, D.C.; and the Palace Museum, Beijing.

When:

Friday, September 21, 2018 3-4pm

Location:

Peabody Essex Museum

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The Forest River: Off the Beaten Path

Walk the Forest River and explore a hidden gem in Salem with the folks from Salem Sound Coastwatch

Join Salem Sound Coastwatch staff and volunteers to walk the Forest River and explore a hidden gem that is right in our own back yard. Stroll along the river winding its way through salt marsh, an abundant habitat for many fish and birds. Take in the view of Salem from the top of Eagle Hill and learn about this body of water that flows into Salem Harbor. Wear shoes that can get muddy. Participants should be able to walk approximately 1 mile. Hosted by Salem Sound Coastwatch.

Meet at: Pickman Park, Intersection of Monroe & Lincoln Roads, Salem, MA, 01970

When:

Saturday, September 24, 2016 9:30-10:30am

Location:

Salem State University

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Holt Hill Hike

Holt Hill at Ward Reservation is marked with Solstice Stones and has panoramic

Come explore Ward Reservation's Sanborn Trail with Friends of North Andover Trails. Starting from the Boston Hill trail head at Brightview, we'll hike to the scenic Holt Hill solstice stones to enjoy the view of the Boston skyline. The hike will last about 2 hours over hilly terrain. Part of Trails & Sails. Meet at 1275 Turnpike Street, North Andover, MA, 01845

When:

Sunday, September 30, 2018 1-3pm

Location:

Ward Reservation

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Summerquest Camp for kids aed 5-14 at the Crane Estate in Ipswich Massachusetts

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