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Berton Bremer, lead architect for the redesign of the 82-year old Ashmont station, will present the station's history, its architecture, and the current construction of this vital community resource and its surroundings.

Boston ranked #1 as America's most riotous town in the 18th century and third in the total number of riots in the 19th century. Our rebellious Dina will lead us on a tour that goes beyond tea parties to shed light on the lesser known but violent and deadly events that shaped Boston and impacted the nation.

Join us on a visit to the 1747 mansion of Royal Governor William Shirley. It is the only remaining house in the United States built by a royal governor. This tour will include a visit to the orchards, the gardens, the Gardner Carriage House, as well as the mansion's interior.

Join us for this early evening stroll over the Medford hills of this world-renowned institution. Founded by Universalists in 1852, Tufts has evolved into an international research university. Hear the story of this venerable school while walking the landscape designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and enjoying the architecture of such notables as Gridley James Fox Bryant.

Walk through the civic center of Salem, beginning with the 1816 Old Town Hall tucked away in Derby Square and comparing it to the newer 1838 City Hall. The old courthouse complex on Federal Street and the imposing new Essex County judicial center designed by Goody Clancy Architects are also featured. If time permits, we'll also visit the renowned McIntire Historic District.

This autumn stroll through the historic landscape of Franklin Park, the crown jewel of Boston's Emerald Necklace. Learn about the Olmsted architectural firm and its influence on the park's design, maintenance, and security, as well as changes these features underwent throughout the twentieth century.