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Week Seven of Highland Street Foundation's "Free Fun Fridays"

Highland Street

Foundation offers complimentary access to museums and cultural institutions on

Fridays throughout the summer; this week features the Harbor Islands, art intertwined

with higher education, an exploration of life since the 17th Century

and more.


WHAT: The Highland Street Foundation continues its annual “Free

Fun Fridays” initiative, a summer program that opens doors to treasured

cultural institutions on Fridays throughout Massachusetts at no cost to

visitors. A total of 67 museums and cultural

venues will participate in the program, an increase from the 60 venues that

participated in 2013. This week’s venues feature an eclectic mix that is sure

to have something for everyone.

 WHO: “Free Fun Fridays” is open to patrons of

all ages and incomes. Since being established in 2009, “Free Fun Fridays” has

drawn more than half a million visitors to its participating venues. Last year,

the event saw 165,000 visitors. This year, the Foundation hopes to reach more

than 200,000 visitors.

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WHEN:  Friday,

August 8, 2014

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WHERE: 

Boston Harbor 

Islands National Park (Boston)

Clark Art Institute (Williamstown)

Wenham Museum (Wenham)

USS Constitution Museum (Charlestown)

Children’s Museum at Holyoke (Holyoke)

Volleyball Hall of Fame (Holyoke)

Fuller Craft Museum (Brockton)


Greenway Carousel (Boston)


HOW:  All “Free Fun Fridays” events are free and open to the public, thanks to grants from The Highland Street Foundation. The Highland Street Foundation has invested $650,000 to support the 2014 “Free Fun Fridays” program.


WHY: The Highland Street Foundation is committed to 

addressing the needs and concerns of children and families in Massachusetts and

California. Highland Street directs their efforts to provide access and

opportunities in the areas of education, housing, mentorship, health care, the

environment and the arts.


INFO: http://highlandstreet.org/freefunfridays.html

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