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On January 25, 1787, in Springfield, Massachusetts, militia Major General William Shepard ordered his cannon to fire grapeshot at a peaceful demonstration of 1200 farmers approaching the federal arsenal. The shots killed four and wounded twenty, marking the climax of five months of civil disobedience in Massachusetts, where farmers challenged the states authority to seize […]

FAMILY FRIENDLY OUTDOOR ADVENTURES 1:00—3:00 p.m. For all ages. Free. Come out and join us for an afternoon of winter activities, including snow tubing for the little ones (bring a soft-sided sled if you have one), a snowshoe demo by NeviTREK Handmade Snowshoes, and a guided woodland walk. Dress for winter weather and wear sturdy […]

How did New England families spend their evenings before the intrusion of texting, telephones, TVs, and computers? Visitors to Old Sturbridge Village will get a rare chance to find out as they tour the historic Village lit only by candles, oil lamps, lanterns, and firelight during Old Sturbridge Village’s Evening of Illumination. Guided tours around the […]

Free Winter Lecture Series (Virtual) Lesser Known Witches of New England is a free virtual lecture series on January 28, February 25, and March 24. Outside of the well-known witchcraft outbreak at Salem and Essex County in 1692, there were other cases that resulted in trials of people suspected of covenanting with the Devil in […]

Unwrap Love: Valentine’s Day Gift Guide Love is in the air, time to go shopping at Lee Premium Outlets! This year, make the day extra special by finding the perfect gifts for both him & her! We’ve curated a selection of romantic gifts that spell L-O-V-E. Shop these affordable gift ideas at outlet prices! Because […]

Get sweet revenge with a bite this Valentine's Day with Bugs for Breakups at the Connecticut Science Center! Sponsor a crunchy critter and name it after a love-gone-wrong to watch as our animal ambassadors munch it up with gusto. Share in the delightfully wild closure as you tune in to our playful online showcase of […]

Limited stock of heart shaped ornaments in time for Valentine’s Day! Some are in our on line shop but most are one of a kind and available in our gift shop only while supplies last! The Butterfly is in a small heart shaped ornament  approximately 3″ in diameter. Your real preserved butterfly died in good […]

Shop Atkins for all your Valentines gift ideas! Valentine’s Day will be here before we know it. Plenty of candy in stock for early shopping….just make sure you don’t eat it before the 14th. Plants and flowers too! Order early online at www.atkinsfarms.com

Need a present for that special someone on your Valentine's Day list? Choose one of our heart-shaped gift boxes filled with creamy chocolates and melt-in-your mouth truffles, or perhaps our assorted chocolate rose bouquet, tied together with ribbon and elegantly packaged. Whichever gift you select from our candy kitchen, be sure to pre-order online before […]

Over the past 13 years, Ski United has created a tight knit community of supporters. Last year, Ski United raised $25,000 for the local United Way, bringing the twelve-year total to $163,000. The 14th annual Ski United event will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2024 at Berkshire East in Charlemont, MA, who has been a supporter […]

WISE GUYS TRIVIA – MUSICAL BINGO Bingo Registration – 6:30 pm Bingo Start Time – 7:00 pm End Time – 9:00 pm Four rounds of Bingo. (20-25 minutes each round)  Prizes after each round 5 minute break after the second round of Bingo. CLICK FOR MORE INFO

The International Volleyball Hall of Fame's Morgan Classic NCAA Collegiate Men’s Volleyball tournament is the premier annual four-team men's collegiate tournament on the East Coast featuring some of the top NCAA teams in the country. Springfield College will once again serve as host for the Annual International Volleyball Hall of Fame Morgan Classic, which will […]

In Honor Of Ice Cream For Breakfast Day 2/3!! Elsie's Creamery Ice Cream Full Half Gallons $2.00 OFF Reg. Price Jan 31st - Feb 6th Celebrate with The Best Homemade Ice Cream from Elsie's Creamery. More than 40 flavors of the Best Homemade Ice Cream, made Fresh in Small Batches at the Creamery. Half Gallons […]

Be a part of a tradition that began over a 100 years ago! 102nd Annual Greenfield Winter Carnival Ice Sculpture Contests, Fireworks, Parade of Lights, Glow Party, Family Fun Fest, Donuts with Olaf, Jigsaw Puzzle Contest, Cribbage Tournament, Cardboard Sled Race, K9 Keg Pull, Chili Cook Off, Vintage Snowmobiles, Sledding, Ice Skating, and so much […]