Road Scholar : Massachusetts: A History from the North Coast to the Berkshires - Massachusetts

Massachusetts: A History from the North Coast to the Berkshires

Program Number:

20997RJ

Start and End Dates:


	6/13/2013 - 6/21/2013;

Duration:

8 nights

Location:

Lowell, Massachusetts

Price starting at:

$1,999.00 - Price may vary based on date, departure city

Program Type:

On the Road; History & Culture

Meals:

20; 8 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 6 Dinners

Meal Options:

Vegetarian

On a history-rich adventure starting on the vibrant seacoast north of Boston, trace maritime history and early American life in Salem, the settlement of Massachusetts through the Deerfield Valley and into the Berkshires, the Bay State�s important role in the Industrial Revolution, and the studio of iconic American artist Norman Rockwell.

Highlights

� Experience two quintessential seaside towns, exploring the renowned Peabody Essex Museum in Salem and the Rocky Neck Art Colony in Gloucester.
� Learn the history of settlement, industry and the quest for freedom in the Berkshires at Stockbridge and Hancock Shaker Village.
� At the Norman Rockwell Museum, enjoy original paintings and a private look at the artist�s personal archive.

Activity Particulars

Walking up to two miles daily; standing in museums. Some stairs in historic sites and on motorcoach.

You may also enjoy a complementary program, �Massachusetts: A History from the South Coast to Cape Cod� (#20998).

Itinerary Summary

Arrival Lowell, Mass., 3 nights; coach to Historic Deerfield, 1 night; coach to Stockbridge, 4 nights; coach to Boston for departure.

Coordinated by Road Scholar.

Lowell

The restored mill buildings and canals of Lowell recall its role as the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution in America. Fed by the Merrimack River, the canals powered a textile industry that spawned early advances in machinery and organized labor. Today they add charm to a city bustling with museums, students and a leading annual folk festival.

Accommodations
Historic Inns, comfortable full-service hotels.

Meals and Lodgings
	UMASS Lowell Inn & Conference Center
		Lowell, MA	3 nights
	Deerfield Inn
		Deerfield, MA	1 night
	The Red Lion Inn
		Stockbridge, MA	4 nights

UMASS Lowell Inn & Conference Center
	Type:	Full Service Hotel
	Description:	Situated on one of Lowell�s many canals, the Inn and Conference Center was a former commercial hotel property acquired by the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. It is a full service hotel. The Inn is completely separate from UMASS facilities and operates as hotel 365 days of the year. In addition, during the summer months, a separate wing of the building is occupied by UMASS students during the academic year, and is completely refurbished and converted to hotel rooms.
	Contact info:	50 Warren Court Lowell, MA 01852 USA phone: 978-452-1200 web: www.acc-umlinnandconferencecenter.com/
	Room amenities:	The Inn has 32 rooms with air-conditioning, New Serta Perfect Sleeper Mattresses, complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access, cable television, direct-dial telephone, coffeemaker, iron and ironing board, bathrobe, private bathroom with bathtub and shower, hairdryer.
	Facility amenities:	Canal-facing restaurant and fireside bar; complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access, business center, self-service laundry, newly renovated fitness center, complimentary morning coffee in the lobby.
	Smoking allowed:	No
	Elevators available:	Yes
	Additional nights prior:	Varies by program date. Based on availability.
	Check in time:	3:00 PM

Deerfield Inn
	Type:	Inn
	Contact info:	81 Old Main Street Deerfield, MA 01342 USA phone: 413-774-5587
	Room amenities:	Cable TV Wireless Internet
	Facility amenities:	Original historic inn Bar with six local beer taps Living Room and Gardens Small Library DVD collection
	Smoking allowed:	No
	Elevators available:	Yes

The Red Lion Inn
	Type:	Inn
	Contact info:	30 Main Street Stockbridge, MA 01262 USA phone: 413-298-5545
	Facility amenities:	complimentary wireless Internet connectivity, air conditioning, cable television, and telephone.
	Smoking allowed:	No
	Elevators available:	Yes
	Check out time:	12:00 PM

Travel Details
	Start of Program: 3:00 PM You will be staying at UMASS Lowell Inn & Conference Center that night.
	End of Program: 12:00 PM You will be staying at The Red Lion Inn the night before.
	Required documents: The Road Scholar Health & Safety Form is required.

Transportation

	To Start of Program
	Location:	Lowell, MA

	From End of Program
	Location:	Stockbridge, MA

The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.

Daily Schedule

Day 1:

Arrivals and Welcome
(Thursday, June 13)

Afternoon:	Registration in the hotel lobby from 3:00-5:00 PM
Dinner:	At the hotel
Evening:	Program Orientation and Welcome

Accommodations:	UMASS Lowell Inn & Conference Center
Meals Included:	Dinner

Day 2:

Salem and Gloucester
(Friday, June 14)

Breakfast:	At the hotel
Morning:	Spend the morning exploring the Peabody Essex Museum and touring the Salem Pioneer Village
Lunch:	At a local restaurant
Afternoon:	Delight in a trip to the Gloucester Rocky Neck Art Colony
Dinner:	At a local restaurant
Evening:	Enjoy an evening lecture about America's oldest fishing fleet and Gloucester's Maritime Heritage.

Accommodations:	UMASS Lowell Inn & Conference Center
Meals Included:	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3:

Lowell: America's Industrial Revoltion Begins Here
(Saturday, June 15)

Breakfast:	At the hotel
Morning:	Guided walk of Lowell's Lower Locks and Canals
Lunch:	At a local restaurant
Afternoon:	Continue your exploration of the home of America's Industrial Revolution with a trip to the Boott Cotton Mills to see the Mill Girls exhibit, followed by a visit to the American Textile Museum
Dinner:	Your choice to explore the local fare.

Accommodations:	UMASS Lowell Inn & Conference Center
Meals Included:	Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4:

Historic Deerfield
(Sunday, June 16)

Breakfast:	At the hotel
Morning:	Transfer to Deerfield, Massachusetts. Upon arrival, hear a lecture on why Deefield Valley was so valuable as a settlement
Lunch:	At a local restaurant
Afternoon:	Enjoy a guided tour of Historic Deerfield, followed by free time to explore on your own
Dinner:	At the Deerfield Inn

Accommodations:	Deerfield Inn
Meals Included:	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5:

To the Berkshires
(Monday, June 17)

Breakfast:	At the hotel
Morning:	Depart through the Pioneer Valley to the Berkshires and marvel at the Crane Paper Museum and Old Stone Mill Dalton - Papermakers of American Currency
Lunch:	In Pittsfield
Afternoon:	Explore Herman Melville's Arrowhead House
Dinner:	At a local restaurant

Accommodations:	The Red Lion Inn
Meals Included:	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6:

Settlement in the Berkshires
(Tuesday, June 18)

Breakfast:	At the hotel
Morning:	Gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between Mohicans and the English Missionaries of colonial America through a guided tour at Mission House. Walk to the Indian Burial Ground, then board a motorcoach for a field trip through the Berkshire's historic towns, to Ashley House, the oldest house still standing in the Berkshires and the former center of political, economic, social life.
Lunch:	On top of Bartholomew's Cobble nature reserve, enjoy the natural beauty and rock formations that influences local artists and writers.
Afternoon:	Take part in a discussion in the interpretive center at Ashley House. Return to Stockbridge, with a stop at the Naumkeag estate and gardens
Dinner:	Gourmet dinner at the Red Lion Inn
Evening:	Evening lecture

Accommodations:	The Red Lion Inn
Meals Included:	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7:

Religious Freedom and the Hancock Shaker Village
(Wednesday, June 19)

Breakfast:	At the hotel
Morning:	Enjoy a private guided tour of the Hancock Shaker Village, followed by a lecture on Shaker Settlements
Lunch:	At your leisure in the cafe
Afternoon:	Time for self-guided exploration of the Shaker Village to revisit highlighted buildings and engage with the demonstrators and translators stationed around the village
Dinner:	Your choice to explore the local fare
Evening:	Free evening

Accommodations:	The Red Lion Inn
Meals Included:	Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8:

Norman Rockwell and Edith Wharton
(Thursday, June 20)

Breakfast:	At the hotel
Morning:	Free morning
Lunch:	Your choice to explore the local fare
Afternoon:	At the Norman Rockwell Museum, step behind the scenes with curators to discover the art and creative process of this influential visual communicator of the American 20th century. Explore the original paintings and enjoy a private look at Rockwell�s personal archive ? from carefully directed photographic references to rarely-seen props, art supplies, and correspondence ? which will offer fresh insights into the world of this renowned artist. This interactive program will explore the deep links between imagery, culture, and history, inspiring consideration of the unique power of the artist as a commentator in his or her time. Later, tour Edith Wharton's home, "The Mount."
Dinner:	Farewell dinner at "The Mount"

Accommodations:	The Red Lion Inn
Meals Included:	Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9:

Check Out and Departures
(Friday, June 21)

Breakfast:	At the hotel
Morning:	Check out and depart to Boston for departures or connect with Program #20998 "Massachusetts: A History from the South Coast to Cap Code." 11:00 AM drop off at Boston's Logan International Airport.

Meals Included:

Breakfast

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8 nights accommodations
20 meals: 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners
Expert-led lectures: 4
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Field trips: 15
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