Anna Maria College is a four-year, private, co-ed, Catholic, liberal arts institution accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Founded by the Sisters of Saint Anne in 1946, the College is located on a beautiful 192-acre campus in Paxton, MA minutes from Worcester, MA. AMC offers over 35 undergraduate degree programs and over 22 graduate and continuing education programs.
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Becker College traces its history to 1784 and has over 19,000 alumni. With campuses in Worcester and Leicester, Massachusetts, the college serves close to 2,000 students with a full-time enrollment of more than 1,100 from 18 states and 12 countries. Becker offers over 30 academic programs, including a choice among 23 bachelor degree level and extensive adult learning programs. The College's unique class offerings and hands-on professional practitioner orientation to higher education, have earned Becker a reputation for career focused academics. Private four-year college.
Private, liberal-arts research university with graduate and undergraduate programs committed to student engagement and active learning. Conference and meeting space situated in downtown Worcester available.
Holy Cross ranks among the nation's top liberal arts colleges and is the oldest Catholic (Jesuit) college in New England. Located on Mt. St. James, the campus hosts conferences, weddings, meetings and special events through the Conference Services Dept.
The Consortium provides it college and university members with academic resources and networking opportunities, and support efforts to improve operational effectiveness and intercollegiate social programming. Member institutions attract more than half a million visitors to the region each year through on-campus cultural events including theater, concerts, internationally recognized speakers and exciting NCAA Division 1, 11, and 111 athletic events. For a listing of campus events, visit www.cowc.org.
Set in an urban oasis of woodlands and wetlands, EcoTarium is a unique indoor-outdoor museum that allows adults and children to discover firsthand the wonders of the natural world. Three floors of interactive environmental science exhibits, wildlife habitats, extensive grounds, and digital planetarium explore the earth, sea, and sky. Meet live animals, stroll interpretive trails, ride the train, or walk among the treetops 40 feet above ground in the Tree Canopy Walkway. Seasonal outdoor café and Museum Store located on-site. Three levels of exhibit floors are also available for meetings and special events after 5pm for up to 250 guests. EcoTarium offers a year-round calendar of events and exhibits. Jazz at Sunset summer outdoor concert series, June-July. Parking is free. Expansion plans will add a new floor and a weather station!
Visit the Higgins Armory Museum and learn how knights got dressed in the morning - you may even get "suited up" yourself! The Museum brings the world of knights to life through a variety of programs including inspiring and educational Field Trips, unique Group Tours, Birthday Parties, Rentals, Outreaches, and OverKnights. Wander beneath Gothic arches, listen to the sounds of contest and celebration, and stand face to face with over 70 suits of armor - the heroic legacies of another world and time.
ICW is an independent nonprofit membership organization dedicated to promoting Citizen Diplomacy and international understanding by providing opportunities for residents of Central Massachusetts to meet with current and emerging leaders in various professional fields from around the world. ICW organizes professional programs, business meetings, social events, and homestays for international visitors. Visit our website and see us on Facebook.
LAMICH Productions, a Marketing Communication firm in Douglas, MA, offers: Internet Strategies; workshops on subjects such as Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine and Social Media Marketing; Social Media Programs including Facebook and Google Ad campaigns; Web Design and Development including production of Drupal content management websites; Video Production services geared to small business; and Photography in their spacious photography studio, on the lake at Wallis Cove, or on location. Priced for today’s business needs.
Broad Meadow Brook is the largest urban nature sanctuary in New England. With over 400 acres, featuring more than five miles of marked trails, we offer programs for people of all ages, a gift shop, book store, nature exhibits, and meeting space. We also serve as a visitor information center for the National Park Service's John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor.
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR)'s mission is to ensure the long-term viability of local agriculture in Massachusetts. MDAR promotes many products and services including The Massachusetts Wine and Cheese Trail, Massgrown, and SAVOR Massachusetts.
Old Sturbridge Village is a "must-see" destination to experience early New England life from 1790-1840. One of the country's largest living history museums, OSV has a large staff of costumed interpreters, 59 historic buildings on 200 acres.
Weddings:
At Old Sturbridge Village, they’ve been planning your wedding for 175 years. Hold your ceremony in their 1830s Center Meetinghouse, with your wedding music played on the antique organ and the soft glow of candles in the chandelier. There is no shortage of picturesque backdrops for your photos, including the Salem Towne House Garden and the horse-drawn carriage. Continue with an on-site reception at Bullard Tavern or Oliver Wight Tavern featuring outstanding menus and service.
Learning Center:
Step out of the classroom and into the 19th century. Old Sturbridge Village has many programs to engage students and make history meaningful. Tour their working 1830s community and participate in hands-on activities. Online teacher resources help connect your OSV experience to the curriculum. If you can’t visit them, they’ll come to you with History on the Road. Programs are also available for home school students and scouts.
A living museum of plants, featuring a 3,000 square-foot Orangerie [greenhouse] filled with flowering subtropical plants, citrus and palm trees, seasonal displays, and special events. Distinctive gardens showcasing more than 350 varieties of trees and shrubs in the Lawn Garden alone, along with evergreens and fruiting plants, woodland trails, meadows, gift shop, library, café. Dozens of educational and artistic programs for adults and youths, some eligible for college credit. Open Tues-Sun, 10am-5pm and holiday Mondays. Twigs Cafe serves lunch 11am-3pm. Library is open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10am-4pm. Guided Tour every Sunday at 2pm. Horticultural Hotline operates on Wednesday afternoons from 2-4pm for gardening questions. Call the telephone number or sign on to the website for details and directions; group rates available.
Worcester Academy is a co-ed day and boarding school for grades 6 to 12 and postgraduates. Its urban setting, diverse community, and challenging curriculum provide students with a solid, real-world education. Information at www.worcesteracademy.org.
The Worcester Center for Crafts is a unique destination providing the largest regional visual arts gallery, a gallery gift store, and studios for contemporary American Craft Education. The Krikorian Gallery is over 2,200 square feet. It's mission is to exhibit prominent visual artists form around the United States and to educate and enrich the public about crafts and craftmanship. The Center hosts a numver of evnets eash year including the Annual Festival of Crafts over Thanksgiving Weekend and the Annual Pottery Invitational Show and Sale every April
The Worcester Regional Flight Academy is the premier flight school in Worcester County, perfectly positioned to help you meet your needs. Satisfying customers from around Worcester takes efficient, responsive and top-notch professional service and flight instruction. We offer Discovery Flights & Scenic Tours over Central Massachusetts, Photo/Aerial & Real Estate Survey Flights, Affordable Aircraft Rental, Private - Commercial Pilot Training, Gift Certificate Packages and more!
Founded in 1865, WPI was one of the nation's first engineering and technology universities. Today it is a national university offering over 50 undergraduate and graduate programs in science, engineering, liberal arts, management, and social sciences.
