The tale of the American Jewish experience in America- the search for a balance between acculturation and identity - has long been told in kitchen pots and grocery shelves, and it still continues today. This National Yiddish Book Center exhibit explores the ongoing conversation about the Jewish past, present, and future from the immigrant community of the early 20th century in America today.

An exhibit of 60 original engravings from The Birds of America celebrating Audubon's unique contribution to the field of natural science illustration and American culture.

In 1868, six year old Laura Jernegan of Edgartown set out on a voyage around the globe on the bark Roman, a whaling ship captained by her father. This exhibit uses Laura’s experience to illuminate the story of New England whaling in the 19th century. It complements the launch this summer of our NEH-funded website of the same name. Visitors to the exhibit will see Laura’s journal, a model of the Roman, whale-hunting equipment, a log book from the whale ship Iris (illustrated above), a new interactive children’s gallery, and much more.

An exhibit in the Potter Gallery at The King Caesar House in Duxbury. This exhibit features letters, portraits and artifacts illuminating the lives of some of Duxbury’s famed master mariners.

Luscious showcases Eveleth's monumental paintings of her signature subject: jam-filled doughnuts.

The DocYard presents a screening of Ken Schneider and Marcia Jarmel’s film SPEAKING IN TONGUES at the Brattle Theatre at 7pm, followed by a Q&A with this film-making team. Winner of the Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature at the SFIFF, this film follows four pioneering families who put their children in public schools where their teachers speak mostly Chinese or Spanish. SPEAKING IN TONGUES follows four diverse kids on a journey to become bilingual at a time when 31 states have passed “English Only” laws. This charming story will challenge you to rethink the skills that Americans need in the 21st century.

This exhibition in the Book Arts Gallery of the Neilson Library at Smith College will showcase items from the college's rare book collection including 19th century handwritten travel diaries and recipes; cookbooks and recipe books from the 16th to 20th centuries: and images and text from the 18th century Diderot Encyclopedia on food production, among others.

The dedication of the completion of the "Rediscovering Hawley's Old Town Common" project at the site of Hawley's Old Town Common located at the corner of E. Hawley Rd and Forget Rd.

An illustrated lecture by Janice Hodson, curator of art for the New Bedford Free Public Library and co-curator of the New Bedford Art Museum exhibition Taking Flight! The Birds of John James Audubon.

The year is 1845 and Margaret Fuller (1810-1850), portrayed by Jessa Piaia, and Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849), portrayed by Rob Velella, are at the height of their literary careers. The pair exchange gossip, talk about Transcendentalism, and discuss their recently published works, Woman in the 19th Century and "The Raven," at Concord's Old Manse. Presented as a dramatic reading, the program is part of the Margaret Fuller Bicentennial Celebration Conversations series," and is appropriate for audiences age 10-adult. Poe and Fuller will converse for about 35 minutes, with an informal Q&A and refreshments to follow.

This new multi-site exhibition at Historic Deerfield explores the social, cultural and artistic importance of dining in early America. Discover dining a la Francaise and open hearth cooking.

This pioneering exhibition explores the historical importance of wine in Western cultures, tracing its timeless story from antiquity to the present day. The works of art on display at Mount Holyoke College Art Museum illustrate wine's changing relationship to religious ritual, healing and social exchange. Related events include two lectures, "The Philosophy of Wine" (September 16) and "Wine, Life, and Death" (October 21) and a wine tasting (October 14).

Join Schooner Adventure for a Walking Tour of Gloucester's Working Waterfront during its fishing heydays. Using maps from the 1880's and historic photographs, we will go back in time to visit the former buildings and businesses that once occupied our harbor. Tour will start at the Fisherman's Statue and will last about 90 minutes.

Children and adults alike will enjoy a visit to the smorgasbord of picture book art offered by this Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art exhibition exploring the role food plays throughout children's literature. Related events include "Foodplay" (October 16), a national award-winning theater show, and a Latke Breakfast (November 14).

"Sugar" features a new Smith College Museum of Art site-specific installation by the Cuban-born artist Maria Magdalena Campos-Pons on the theme of sugar, which has complex personal ramifications for her family history and far-reaching cultural and political implications through sugar's association with the Atlantic slave trade.

The Emily Dickinson Museum re-opens the public and private areas of The Evergreens related to food preparation and service - the kitchen, scullery, pantry and dining room - with new displays to offer visitors a new perspective on 19th century dining and hospitality. Attend the poetry-reading, baking contest and "Put down the apple, Adam": The Dickinsons' Apples and Figs presentation on opening day. Related programs include a lecture on "A Prickly Art": Homemaking in the 19th Century (November 7) and a Victorian feast for Emily Dickinson's birthday (December 9).

Learn more about Hispanic culture both in the United States and in Central and South America through postage stamps. Do stamp games and puzzles about all of the Latin American countries including making a map using stamps from each nation. Create national flag mosaics using postage stamps. View exhibits of famous Hispanic individuals on US postage stamps and see stamps celebrating famous people and events from all Latin American nations. Do arts and crafts actitivies and have your photo made into a stamp. Children take home free stamps. Exhibits on display between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15

Join award-winning actor Richard McElvain and Fitchburg State theater students at the dress rehearsal of Scenes from "The Life of Galileo".

Join award-winning actor Richard McElvain and Fitchburg State theater students at the dress rehearsal of Scenes from "The Life of Galileo".

Take a trip back in time and explore archaeology at the Museum of Science. The Archaeological Institute of America and the MOS are hosting the 4th Annual Archaeology Fair which will showcase dozens of hands-on activities, live presentations, and special programs. Talk to archaeologists from all over New England and explore how their research is changing the way we look at the past. Explore underwater sites, use 3D scanners, see ancient technologies in action, reassemble ancient pottery, and participate in many other fantastic adventures.

Take a trip back in time and explore archaeology at the Museum of Science. The Archaeological Institute of America and the MOS are hosting the 4th Annual Archaeology Fair which will showcase dozens of hands-on activities, live presentations, and special programs. Talk to archaeologists from all over New England and explore how their research is changing the way we look at the past. Explore underwater sites, use 3D scanners, see ancient technologies in action, reassemble ancient pottery, and participate in many other fantastic adventures.

The Mass. Memories Road Show is headed to Stoneham! Join us at the Stoneham Public Library and share your photos and memories Stoneham. Want to participate? Bring two or three photos that represent you, your family or your connection to Stoneham. They can be old or new; formal or snapshots. We will scan the photos and immediately return them to you. You will be invited to share a 3-4 minute story about your photographs on camera and take a "keepsake photo" to document your participation in the event. The Mass. Memories Road Show is a state-wide digital history project that documents Massachusetts history through family photographs and stories. Our goal is to create a digital portrait of the Commonwealth-in all its rich diversity-for students, scholars, community organizers and residents of the 351 cities and towns that make up our state.

Our Remembering Galileo Series continues with screenings of the NOVA film, "Battle for the Heavens". The film won an Emmy in the category of historical programming.

Our Remembering Galileo Series continues with screenings of the NOVA film, "Battle for the Heavens". The film won an Emmy in the category of historical programming. Faculty scholars will facilitate conversation.

The Remembering Galileo Series concludes with a keystone event, a public talk by Dava Sobel, author of Galileo's Daughter. Faculty scholars will participate in a Q&A with Ms. Sobel.

An original musical theater production about the Hutchinson Family Singers of Milford NH and Lynn MA who traveled throughout New England supporting abolition of slavery, women's suffrage and temperance.

An original musical theater production about the Hutchinson Family Singers of Milford, NH and Lynn, MA who traveled throughout New England supporting abolition of slavery, women's suffrage and temperance.