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Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination
Embark on a daring voyage into the depths of human imagination at the Harvard Museum of Natural History’s new exhibition, Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination. Featuring ancient mariners' maps, literature, works of art, and natural history specimens, this exhibit explores the allure of serpents, krakens, and other monsters of the deep. Peer into […]
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Look beyond the Sea Monsters special exhibition to explore other items in the collections. Pick up the Sea-ing Monsters scavenger hunt sheet at any of the four Harvard Museums of Science & Culture. Find this symbol throughout the galleries of all four museums marking contenders for the title of Sea Monster and decide for yourself—sea […]
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Exercise the Mind and Body Fitness Series Schedule, Summer 2024
Beginning Wednesday, July 10, Harvard Square’s beloved The Charles Hotel is thrilled to launch its Summer 2024 Exercise the Mind and Body Fitness Series. Partnering with local, beloved fitness studios, BREATHE Cambridge, Fresh Pond Taiji, and Barre & Soul, hotel guests and the community are invited to enjoy a rotating list of complimentary classes, including […]
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Standard House Tour
What does a home reveal about its occupants, and about our shared history? For 200 years, the inhabitants of this house shaped American history, culture, and identity. This tour explores the different eras of the site’s history through its remarkable collections. Days: Every week on Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Saturday Dates: May 24, 2024 […]
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Express House Tour
Short on time? Experience the highlights of the Longfellow House first floor on this quick, informal exploration of American history, culture, and identity. Days: Every week on Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Saturday Dates: May 24, 2024 to October 28, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM, 4:30 PM Duration: 1 hour
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Family Fun Saturdays at Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters take place every summer Saturday from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM. Enjoy a variety of family-friendly crafts, games, stories and activities designed for kids ages 1-6! All kids must be accompanied by an adult. Activities take place outdoors on the east lawn. In the event of rain or extreme heat, activities will […]
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Deep Dive Tour: Enslavement and Freedom
Cuba, Dinah, Malcolm, William, James and two “small boys.” At least seven people were enslaved at 105 Brattle Street prior to 1775. This conversational tour engages visitors with ongoing research into their experiences of slavery, journeys to freedom, and ongoing legacies.
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Short on time? Experience the highlights of the Longfellow House first floor on this quick, informal exploration of American history, culture, and identity. Days: Every week on Sunday, Monday, Friday, and Saturday Dates: May 24, 2024 to October 28, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM, 4:30 PM Duration: 1 hour
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JESSICA PRATT
From the opening seconds of “Life Is,” it’s clear that Here in the Pitch is a very different kind of album from Jessica Pratt. The revered Los Angeles artist has become one of the most singular and distinctive songwriters of her generation, largely through the bewitching sound of her acoustic guitar and vocals: a mystical, elusive blend […]
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