Events

Join us for an evening of society to celebrate the publication of Henry David Thoreau’s most influential book Walden (published August 9, 1854) with crisp wine, cold beer, and other beverages in the courtyard, followed by a tour of the Museum’s singular Thoreau collection. Your ticket includes drinks outside in the courtyard before the tour,…

“Thoreau & Climate” with Rich Piccarreto This talk examines the extensive data collected by Henry Thoreau of the natural world around him at Walden (1845-1847) and how climate scientists like Richard Primack at Boston University are making use of that data today to better understand climate change in Massachusetts. Richard Piccarreto is a certified tour guide…

Celebrate Henry’s Birthday with the Thoreau Society! All programs free and open to the public. Join the Thoreau Society during their Annual Gathering for a day of free programs to celebrate Thoreau’s birthday. 10:30 am Dana S. Brigham Memorial Keynote Lecture Camille T. Dungy “Against Solitude: Rethinking Thoreau” Camille T. Dungy is an award-winning author…

Learn from some of the artists on view in the exhibition, “Thoreau’s Revolutions,” presented by the Thoreau Society and on view Trinity Episcopal Church (TEC). Artworks explore themes of revolution, change, and transformation, inspired by Thoreau’s life, writings, and philosophy. Featured Artists: Jill Goldman-Callahan, Michael Mazenko, Suzanne Revy, Kara Snyder. The exhibition “Thoreau’s Revolutions” will…

This short play seeks to promote mindfulness by drawing a parallel with Thoreau’s time at Walden Pond. The 25-minute play will be followed by a talk-back with actors and crew for a discussion of Thoreau, mindfulness, and walking Walden.  Presented by Peter Cormier, the founder of the Awareness Project. The Awareness Project is dedicated to…

“Thoreau & Climate” with Rich Piccarreto This talk examines the extensive data collected by Henry Thoreau of the natural world around him at Walden (1845-1847) and how climate scientists like Richard Primack at Boston University are making use of that data today to better understand climate change in Massachusetts. Richard Piccarreto is a certified tour guide…

Join us for the first panel on this year’s Annual Gathering theme. The “Rethinking Revolution” panel will feature: Carolina Maciel, “Untarnished Successions: Henry David Thoreau’s Revolutionary stance towards human perpetuity” Abdul Alabdali, “Fuller’s Transcendental Revolution” Nikita Pokorvsky, “What it means to lose your motherland. A look at the Thoreau crisis from today’s perspective” Carol Graham,…