Schools and Education

🎨✨ Guided Open Studio with Barbara Woodward 🖌️ Create, Experiment & Keep Your Art Practice Moving! Looking for creative momentum, inspiration, and dedicated time to create? Join Barbara Woodward for weekly Guided Open Studio sessions at Tappahannock Artists Guild. Designed for artists of all skill levels , these welcoming sessions offer regular instruction, encouragement, and accountability while you work alongside fellow artists. 🎉 Studio Highlights: 👩‍🎨 Guided instruction and encouragement from Barbara Woodward 🎨 Work at your own pace in a supportive studio setting 🖌️ Explore a variety of mediums including acrylic, watercolor, pastels, pen & ink, colored pencils, and more 💡 Develop your skills and experiment with new techniques 🤝 Create alongside other local artists ⏰ Build regular time into your creative practice 📅 Event Details: Dates: September 2 – October 21, 2026 When: Wednesdays 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM 📍 Location: Tappahannock Artists Guild 200 Prince Street Tappahannock, VA 22560 🌟 Whether you're developing your skills, returning to art, or simply looking for time and space to create, come create with us at TAG!

Rangers provide FREE Faneuil Hall talks Wednesday through Sunday at 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, and 3:30pm. Each talk lasts about 15 minute. No registration is required.

Join us for a volunteer-guided walk through the 80-acre tall-grass prairie restoration! Learn how events over the last 400,000 years led to prairie covering 85% of Iowa prior to western settlement. Meet your guide at the bench/water fountain at the Hoover Gravesite parking area to enjoy a walk on the prairie trails. Additional parking at the picnic area and Hoover Library and Museum. The program length will be approximately 45 minutes to an hour. This program will be offered select Thursdays at noon throughout October and November. The program is FREE and no reservation is required. Participants will walk approximately 0.75 miles on grass trails with several stops on the way. There is a small hill with approximately 50-foot elevation gain. Prairie walks are great for visitors of all ages. Participants should be prepared for a short hike. Good footwear for walking/hiking is recommended. Please bring water, snacks, and sun protection like a hat and sunscreen. There is very little shade along the trail. The trails are about 3 feet wide but sometimes prairie plants lean over into the trail area. Be sure to check for ticks during stops and after the walk if you brush vegetation.

The 250th isn't over yet, and you are invited to celebrate with us! Join us community for a special showing of the "Hamilton" movie Sing-along (Rated PG-13). Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America then, told by America now. Follow the on-screen lyrics and sing along to your favorite songs as you watch "Hamilton." This event takes place at: Mohawk Valley Community College, Rome Campus 1101 Floyd Ave Rome, NY 13440 This fun and free special event is sponsored by Mohawk Valley Community College, Eastern National, and Fort Stanwix National Monument.

Join a National Park Service Ranger as they share Boston’s diverse history through unique guided tours. The Siege, or Ruin and Back Again: Life in 1776 Boston August 6 & October 15 When the sun set on June 17, 1775, General Thomas Gage held the heights outside Charlestown at the cost of roughly 1,000 British casualties. Charlestown lay in ruins, and Boston remained a city under siege. Nine months later British soldiers evacuated Boston as General George Washington and the new Continental Army entered Boston victorious. This 90-minute walking tour explores how everyday colonists navigated uncertainty and hardship under occupation and rebuilt their lives after the siege ended in March 1776. Meeting Point: Find Your Park Space in the lower level of Faneuil Hall, 1 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston, MA 02109 Final Stop: Bunker Hill Monument Route Info: The tour will cover approximately 1.5 miles over uneven surfaces, moderate hills, and cross multiple intersections in a highly populated urban area.

Learn about Pinnacles' amazing resources with a ranger as they discuss topics varying from wildlife to geology, to history.

Join a ranger on a hike and learn some of Pinnacles' fascinating resources that are protected in the park.

🌊 Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse Tours ⚓ Set Sail for History! Climb aboard for a one-of-a-kind adventure to one of the Chesapeake Bay’s most iconic landmarks! Enjoy a scenic boat ride followed by an exclusive, docent-guided tour inside the legendary Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse —a true treasure of maritime history. Your journey begins at the Annapolis Maritime Museum , where you’ll depart for an unforgettable experience on the water. Your tour also includes admission to the Annapolis Maritime Museum , so you can explore even more maritime stories before or after your trip. ✨ Tour Highlights: 🚤 Scenic boat ride on the Chesapeake Bay 🏠 Guided interior lighthouse tour 🎟️ Museum admission included 📚 Stories of keepers, storms, and seafaring life 📸 Amazing photo opportunities 🕘 Tour Times: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM 📍 Departure Location: 723 Second St, Annapolis, MD 21403-3323 Step inside history, feel the Bay breeze, and discover why this lighthouse has guided sailors for generations! 🌟

It’s spooky time again! Do you like to solve puzzles? Are you up for a good mystery? Then plan to visit the park on Saturdays throughout October from 10-3 for this year’s “Mysteries, Myths, and Mayhem” event. Gather clues as you tour the fort and solve one of the many mysteries of Fort Schuyler in 1781. As always, the event is free, and there is no registration required. Whether you come on your own or with a group, plan to have a lot of fun at the fort!

Join National Park Service rangers for pop-up programming at Dorchester Heights! Monument Climbs Enjoy views of Boston from the observation deck of the Monument *Note: There are 72 steps to the second level of the Monument, with an additional 20 steps up a spiral staircase to the observation deck. B.A.R.K. Ranger Learn about the B.A.R.K. Rules and take the pledge with your pet. B -ag your poop, please A -lways wear a leash. R -espect visitors & park. K -now where you can go. Ranger Talks Dive into the history and legacy of Dorchester Heights with a ranger. *Date and time may change due to weather. Follow us on social media for updates on programming. Facebook: Boston National Historical Park (BostonNHP) and Instagram: boston_nhp

After three long weeks, the British and their allies abandoned their attack on Fort Schuyler/Stanwix, leaving the American forces within as the victors. However, even with the immediate threat removed, the Continental Army throughout New York was still under British threat. Programs throughout the day will focus on what happened as the British retreated, but didn't surrender. A special flag ceremony at 3 pm will mark the end of the Siege.

⚓ Boatyard Bash at the Richardson Maritime Museum 📅 Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026 🕛 Time: 12:00 – 6:00 PM 📍 Location: 103 Hayward Street, Cambridge, MD “Where Heritage Drops Anchor” Set sail for an unforgettable afternoon on Cambridge Creek at the RMM Boatyard Bash, a lively celebration of Chesapeake Bay maritime heritage ! Bring your friends and family for a day packed with great food, music, boats, and community spirit. 🎉 Event Highlights: 🎶 Live Music All Afternoon – Relax by the water with upbeat, local sounds 🦪 Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell – A true taste of the Chesapeake 🍔 Food Truck Court + Beer – Grab a bite and enjoy creekside refreshments 🚤 Classic Boat Showcase – Explore antique and traditional vessels up close 🛍️ Local Artisans & Vendors – Shop handcrafted goods and maritime treasures 🔨 Nonprofit Partners – Meet organizations making waves in the community 🔨 Live Auction – Bid on unique experiences and one-of-a-kind items 🌊 Support a Great Cause All proceeds benefit the Richardson Maritime Museum’s youth and community programs , helping preserve maritime history and hands-on boatbuilding skills for future generations. Drop anchor with us and celebrate the Bay’s enduring traditions!