On Saturday, June 27th, join the NSCDA-MA for a guided tour through the parterre and herb gardens of the Homestead by Rebecca Dinsmore. Dinsmore is a Master Gardener who has been caring for the Homestead's gardens for 25 years. The NSCDA-MA shares its deepest thanks to Rebecca for her continued service at the Dorothy Quincy...
The 2026 Summer season at Martin House Farm, Swansea, begins Sunday, July 5th with an open house from 1-4, fiddlers entertaining visitors, and an ice cream social. Please feel free to join us for an exciting opening day!
On Saturday, July 11th, join the NSCDA-MA for a program People of the Dawnland with the Plimoth Patuxet Museum. The program will discuss Wampanoag People's relationship to the land, respect for all living beings, and seasonal ways of life. Guided tours of the Homestead are conducted every 30 minutes, on the hour and half hour....
Step back in time to experience the life of a soldier in the American Revolution at a military encampment and living history on Saturday, July 25th, 2026 from 11 AM to 3 PM. The reenactment is part of Rev 250 and the celebration of Quincy 400, community-wide celebration of Quincy’s rich cultural and educational heritage....
Experience the American Revolution through the eyes of Abigail Adams. Laura Rocklyn, actor and first-person historical interpreter, will bring Abigail Adams to life through conversation and storytelling. This program will begin at 1:30 pm, and then again at 2:30 pm. *This program is designed for families and audiences of all ages!
The Membership Committee invites all Dames, Warriors, partners, and prospective candidates. All Dames on the Cape are invited and of course Dames from other areas are very welcome. We kindly request that you bring a bottle of wine or an appetizer to share. This party will take place both inside and outside. *Parking is available...
Please join the NSCDA-MA for Colonial Blacksmithing & Embroidery at the Dorothy Quincy Homestead House. Dean Rantz has been a "Practicing Blacksmith" since 1982. He operates, Rock Village Forge in Middleborough, Mass. Using traditional tools and techniques. He creates and recreates Hand forged-Iron work. Laura Rantz will be demonstrating colonial embroidery. Guided tours of the...
The Membership Committee invites all Dames, Warriors, partners, and prospective candidates. All Dames on the North Shore are invited and of course Dames from other areas are very welcome. We kindly request that you bring a bottle of wine or an appetizer to share. *Parking is available along the right side of the driveway and...
Please join the NSCDA-MA for Art of Colonial Chocolate Making at the Dorothy Quincy Homestead House. Immerse yourself back in the 18th-century witnessing chocolate-making with Robert Lecce of Pewter Pot Fine Spiced Chocolates. You will be invited to sample chocolate and hot chocolate. Like what you sampled? Chocolate bars, and other items made by Robert Lecce will...
The Dorothy Quincy Homestead on August 22, 2026 welcomes back Zoe Lawson. The art of spinning is best learned by the young, and Zoe Lawson has been practicing the craft of spinning by drop spindle and on a wheel since childhood. She shares her techniques while in 18th century garb while illuminating the various methods...