Worcester Historical Museum
Saturday, September 17, 2005, 12-4 p.m.
AAS
American Antiquarian Society
185 Salisbury Street
Tours of Antiquarian Hall and the Goddard-Daniels House; meet founder, Isaiah Thomas, at 2 p.m. and hear the story of his life and the documents he collected.
AC
Assumption College
500 Salisbury Street
Cheer for the home team at the 1 p.m. season-opener football game, Assumption vs. Bryant. At 2:30 p.m. enjoy a piano concert by Richard Bachand (AP60) in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit; works by Bach, Mozart, Chopin and Debussy.
ANT
Arts-n-Things
A 70+ artist fair presented by ANT (Arts-n-Things) in Institute Park (weather permitting).
BRV
Blackstone River Valley
EMC
Epworth United Methodist Church
64 Salisbury Street
Tour the church and learn about their programs, including their free medical service program, now in its 12th year, offered on Mondays for those without health insurance.
FBC
First Baptist Church
Corner of Park Avenue and Salisbury Street
Church tours at 1 and 3 p.m.; organ demonstrations at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Meatball subs, chips and assorted sodas on sale between 12 and 1:30 p.m.
MAAB
Mass. Audubon/Broadmeadow Brook
Broadmeadow Brook
Engage in “ponding” activities in Institute Park with Massachusetts Audubon/Broadmeadow Brook staff and volunteers along the shores of this millpond which powered the nearby Washburn-Moen wire works.
PW
Preservation Worcester
Docents offer walking tours of historic Massachusetts Avenue at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. PW’s mission is to maintain for future generations the sites and structures that are significant to the culture, history, and architecture of the city.
SM
Salisbury Mansion
40 Highland Street
249th birthday cake for Stephen Salisbury at 12:30; tours and a new exhibit of 18th and 19th century samplers.
SCCS
Second Church of Christ, Scientist
255 Salisbury Street
Ongoing tours of this 20th-century church structure and a live rehearsal of Sunday’s service at 3 p.m.
TH
Tuckerman Hall
10 Tuckerman Street
Open 12-2 p.m. only. Guided tours of the restored auditorium, designed by one of America’s first female architects.
TLC
Trinity Lutheran Church
73 Lancaster Street
Open 12-3 p.m. only. Hear members of their outstanding choir and their organist as you experience this fine example of Swedish architecture in America.
UCC
United Congregational Church
6 Institute Road
Self-guided tours of this historic Stephen Earle-designed church. Cookies and hot and cold drinks for sale.
WAM
Worcester Art Museum
55 Salisbury Street
Special exhibitions showcase the masterworks, seldom-seen gems, and important works on loan in this world-class museum. Guided tour of the month: A Brush with Death begins at 2 p.m. Free audio tour of museum collection available.
WPI
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
100 Institute Road
Tours featuring the architecture and history of the campus at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. from Higgins House. Also, enjoy the photography of John Gaumond in the George C. Gordon Library from 12-4 p.m.
P
Parking

MOST SAMPLER SITES OPEN 12-4 P.M.
Special Event Times:
(as of 9 September; all programs subject to change.)
Noon
  • Tour of TUCKERMAN HALL
12:30 p.m.
  • Birthday cake in celebration of Stephen Salisbury I’s 259th birthday at SALISBURY MANSION
  • Tour of TUCKERMAN HALL
1:00 p.m.
  • Assumption vs. Bryant season-opener football game at ASSUMPTION COLLEGE
  • Walking tour of Massachusetts Avenue with PRESERVATION WORCESTER
  • Tour of FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
  • Tour of TUCKERMAN HALL
  • AFRICAN CULTURAL CENTER “Ojuonu” Masquerade at Worcester Art Museum
1:30 p.m.
  • WPI campus tour and photography exhibit
  • Organ demonstration at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
  • Tour of TUCKERMAN HALL
2:00 p.m.
  • Isaiah Thomas recounts his life and collections at the
    Goddard-Daniels House of the AMERICAN
    ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY
  • Walking tour of Massachusetts Avenue with
    PRESERVATION WORCESTER
  • Docent-led tour of the month, “A Brush with Death,” at WORCESTER ART MUSEUM
  • TUCKERMAN HALL closes
2:30 p.m.
  • Piano concert by Richard Bachand in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, ASSUMPTION COLLEGE
  • WPI campus tour and photography exhibit
3:00 p.m.
  • Sunday service rehearsal at SECOND CHURCH OF
    CHRIST, SCIENTIST
  • Tour of FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
  • Walking tour of Massachusetts Avenue with PRESERVATION WORCESTER
  • TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH closes
3:30 p.m.
  • Organ demonstration at FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
4:00 p.m.
  • Last SHUTTLE BUS service

Shuttle Bus Stops
1
 FBC, Salisbury St.
2
 WAM/TLC, Lancaster St.
3
 SM, Highland St.
4
 African Cultural Festival, Canterbury St.


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