Upcoming Events

Museum Open House

Keep Homestead Museum 35 Ely Road, Monson, United States

Our Open Houses are the first Sunday of every month from 1:00–3:30 during the season. They are free and open to the public.

Free

Stories From the Quarry

Keep Homestead Museum 35 Ely Road, Monson, United States

Did you ever wonder why so many buildings and house foundations in Monson are made of granite? Memorial Hall, Monson Free Library, Unitarian-Universalist Church, and St. Patrick’s Church all showcase Monson’s beautiful granite from Flynt Quarry. Join us on Sunday, April 6, 2025 for our season opener event and learn more about the workings of […]

Museum Open House

Keep Homestead Museum 35 Ely Road, Monson, United States

Our Open Houses are the first Sunday of every month from 1:00–3:30 during the season. They are free and open to the public.

Free

I Dissent: The Inspiring Story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Keep Homestead Museum 35 Ely Road, Monson, United States

The Keep Homestead Museum is excited to welcome back talented actress Sheryl Faye as she portrays Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Sunday, May 4 at 1:30 pm during our open house.  This immersive multi-media one woman performance is the inspiring story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s life as a lawyer, professor, judge, and Supreme Court justice. She […]

Museum Open House

Keep Homestead Museum 35 Ely Road, Monson, United States

Our Open Houses are the first Sunday of every month from 1:00–3:30 during the season. They are free and open to the public.

Free

Wildlife on Wheels from Forest Park

Keep Homestead Museum 35 Ely Road, Monson, United States

Forest Park’s Wildlife on Wheels program is coming back to the Keep Homestead Museum on Sunday, June 1, at 1:30 pm. This is a FREE educational outreach program that will bring five ambassador animals to the museum. The selection of animals varies and may include mammals, birds, reptiles, or invertebrates. Information will be provided on […]

Museum Open House

Keep Homestead Museum 35 Ely Road, Monson, United States

Our Open Houses are the first Sunday of every month from 1:00–3:30 during the season. They are free and open to the public.

Free

Ice Cream Social with Music by Frozen Red

Keep Homestead Museum 35 Ely Road, Monson, United States

Visit the Keep Homestead Museum on July 6 from 1 – 3:30 pm for the Ice Cream Social. Come and enjoy making a sundae with Rondeau’s ice cream and various toppings. While enjoying your sundae creation, enjoy the musical entertainment featuring Frozen Red – Rose Higgins, Fred Higgins, Finlay Higgins (guitar) and Camille Collins Lovell […]

Museum Open House

Keep Homestead Museum 35 Ely Road, Monson, United States

Our Open Houses are the first Sunday of every month from 1:00–3:30 during the season. They are free and open to the public.

Free

Merrick, Fay & Co. Straw Works Hat Factory

Keep Homestead Museum 35 Ely Road, Monson, United States

Rear view of Merrick & Fay Hat Shop | Courtesy of the Monson Historical Society, Inc. | photographer unknown If you have an interest in Monson history, plan to visit the Keep on August 3 at 1:30 pm to hear Bill Dominick share information on the Merrick, Fay, & Co. Straw Works Hat Factory. Bill, […]