Stone by Stone: The Magnificent History of Wachusett Meadow’s Stone Walls

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Experience the natural and cultural history of New England’s stone walls through a short indoor presentation and gentle outdoor walk on the sanctuary with Dr. Robert Thorson.

Presented by Mass Audubon Wachusett Meadow Sanctuary and Dr. Robert Thorson, Professor of Geology at the University of Connecticut, Coordinator of the Stone Wall Initiative, and author, in partnership with Freedom's Way Hidden Treasures 2016.

About Freedom's Way Hidden Treasures 2016

A region-wide celebration of the natural, cultural and historic “treasures” located within the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area, Hidden Treasures 2016 features a unique variety of regional treasures to explore during eight days of creative, community organized and presented activities offered free of charge.

Discover exciting and unexpected stories and places “hidden in plain sight” within the heritage area’s 45 communities.

Explore the region’s landscape, public monuments, historic buildings, cultural and natural features, objects and documents held in public collections.

Learn about the visionaries and experimenters who, since before the founding of the nation, lived within the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area creating new ideas about relationships to society and the natural world.

Connect with the shared stories and places that are part of your own and neighboring communities.

Find your place in the heritage area!

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113 Goodnow Road
Princeton, MA 01541

Directions/Transportation/Parking

Online maps and GPS units may not give accurate directions. Please use our directions below.

From Rt 2: Take exit 28 (Rt 31, Fitchburg/Princeton). Follow Rt 31 south for 3.9 miles to a blinking red light. Turn left at the light and follow Rt 31 and Rt 140 south for 1.8 miles to a blinking yellow light. Turn right and follow Rt 31 south for 2.8 miles to a steep hill and a blinking yellow light (center of Princeton). At the light, follow signs for Rt 62 west by crossing the intersection and bearing right (follow the road as it curves right on the far side of the common after the light). Follow Rt 62 west for 0.6 miles, and you will see the sanctuary sign on the right at Goodnow Road. Turn right on Goodnow Road, and the parking lot is 1 mile ahead on the left.

From Rt I-190: Take exit 5 (Rt 140, Sterling/W. Boylston). Follow Rt 140 north for 2.4 miles to the intersection of Rt 62 (blinking yellow light). Take a left onto Rt 62 west and follow it for 4.2 miles to a stop sign. Turn left on Rt 31 and go up the hill to a flashing yellow light (center of Princeton). Follow directions above from the "center of Princeton."

Restrooms Available

Age 13+. Please call ahead to inquire about accessibility for wheelchairs and walkers – 978-464-2712.