With this tour app, history and art come alive at some of The Trustees most iconic sites, including: deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, a constantly changing landscape of large-scale, outdoor, modern and contemporary sculpture and site-specific installations; Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, a stunning Massachusetts seaside estate in Ipswich; and the Old Manse, whose residents witnessed the first shots of the American Revolution and where Emerson and Hawthorne spawned a revolution in American literature.
These self-guided tours focus on the art, landscapes, and people, and events that shaped them over time.
Whether you’re an art geek, history buff, literature fan, or just a little bit curious, you’ll enjoy getting outside and exploring these intriguing places with some expert knowledge to add to your visit.
Explore at your own pace or follow one of our suggested tour routes. This app works offline, so you’re free to explore even if you’re not connected to the internet. Or do some armchair tourism at home via the web link for each site. It also links to the many events, tours, and special events happening in real time. Get the inside scoop on the fascinating and fabulous stories of these special places, all in the palm of your hand.
about the trustees:
The Trustees is Massachusetts’ largest conservation and preservation organization and the nation’s first land trust. We are a nonprofit supported by members, friends, and donors. Explore more than 100 inspired places across Massachusetts, from beaches, farms, and woodlands, to historic homes, urban gardens, and more.
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