Arts and Culture

Free Ferry Weekend Celebrate Boston Harbor Islands opening weekend with a FREE trip to Georges Island! Explore Georges Island’s expansive fields and the historic Fort Warren. Catch the ferry to Georges right from Downtown Boston’s Long Wharf North… for free! Saturday, May 30 Sunday, May 31 Getting Tickets: Tickets are first come, first served, and can be picked up at the Boston Harbor City Cruises Ferry Center at Long Wharf North beginning at 8:00 AM. No advance reservations. Arrive early, as this event will sell out fast! This event cannot accommodate groups – 5 tickets allowed per adult Ferry Schedule: Ferries depart from Gate 5 . Ticketed passengers should plan to be in line at least 15 minutes before their ferry departure time. Boston to Georges Island: 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM Ferries from Georges back to Boston depart the island at 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM

Join a ranger-guided hike to Atsinna Pueblo to learn about Ancestral Puebloan history, Zuni cultural connections, and the unique geology of the Zuni Sandstone. (Moderately Strenuous, one-mile hike)

The Cultural Connections in the Park series occurs on select Wednesdays from June through September. The Burnurwurbskek singers are a men’s drum group from the Penobscot Tribal Nation at Indian Island, Maine. This group has been performing traditional Wabanaki songs for audiences across Maine and other states for many years. This performance on top of Wapuwoc, or the “white mountain of the first light,” is a cultural demonstration that will captivate audience members of all ages. All Cultural Connections programs are sponsored by Dawnland, LLC, are offered in partnership between Acadia National Park and the Abbe Museum, and are free and open to the public. In addition to a park pass, vehicle reservations are needed to access the Cadillac Summit Road for this program. You may request sign language, live audio description, assistive listening devices, or other accommodation for any scheduled park event or program at Acadia by contacting us at least 10 days in advance. Learn more at https://go.nps.gov/AcadiaAccessibility

Join a ranger and discover how newspapers and political cartoons shaped public opinion during the Civil War. Explore the headlines, illustrations, and satirical cartoons that informed, entertained, and influenced Americans during this turbulent time in history.

Join a ranger and discover how newspapers and political cartoons shaped public opinion during the Civil War. Explore the headlines, illustrations, and satirical cartoons that informed, entertained, and influenced Americans during this turbulent time in history.

Costumed demonstrations 2026 program dates: June 5 to August 30- Fridays through Tuesdays September- Saturdays and Sundays Costumed rangers conduct a variety of program offerings that vary from day to day. They include stone cutting, rope making and natural dyes. They are generally held between 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the morning and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the afternoon. The programs are weather and staff dependent. For additional information and to find out what program is offered on the day of your visit, please inquire at the visitor center or call 814-886-6150. No reservations are required!

Join a ranger for a guided hike to Fort DeRussy , a Civil War site in Washington, DC. As you walk through the wooded landscape of Rock Creek Park, you’ll uncover how this fort helped protect the nation’s capital during a time of conflict. Along the way, learn about the soldiers who lived and worked here and the challenges they faced while stationed in the field. At the fort, explore the earthworks that still stand today and imagine what life was like inside this military post. Rangers will share stories of daily routines, military strategy, and the experiences of those who served here. This hike offers a chance to experience history where it happened while connecting with the natural landscape that surrounds it . This program begins at the Rock Creek Park Nature Center.

Lemon House Tours 2026 program dates: June 5 to August 30- Fridays through Tuesdays September- Saturdays and Sundays Staff dependent, a park ranger is available from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the morning and 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the afternoon to greet visitors and answer questions about the tavern and its operations during the days of the Allegheny Portage Railroad. No reservations are required. The Lemon House is open Fridays through Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Join park rangers from the Civil War Defenses of Washington (CWDW) to discover the powerful artillery of the Civil War. Learn how massive cannons were used to defend Washington, explore the different types of ammunition fired from these “big guns,” and hear stories about the soldiers who operated them during battle.

Explore the grounds of an 1800s homestead and farm, play games, and hear family stories. Living history for children, adults, and families. At Carroll Homestead in Southwest Harbor, Maine. Carroll Homestead is wheelchair accessible with an accessible portable toilet on site. You may request sign language, live audio description, assistive listening devices, or other accommodation for any scheduled park event or program at Acadia by contacting us at least 10 days in advance. Learn more at https://go.nps.gov/AcadiaAccessibility

Come cleanup Shepherd Parkway with Ward 8 Woods! Meet at 555 Newcomb St SE at 10:30 AM to receive instructions and supplies (gloves, bags, and trash grabbers will be provided.) Please wear sturdy close-toed shoes, long pants, and bring water. Sign-up here: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/global-search/shepherd%20parkway

Join the National Park Service to clean up and beutify Fort Mahan Park! Meet at 10:00 AM by the intersection of 42nd St NE and Grant St NE at the Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker Trail sign. You'll then receive supplies and instructions before spending a lovely Sunday morning volunteering in a historic park. Sign up here: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/global-search/mahan