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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.
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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
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
Contact: Beth Gibbons, Elevate Communications, 515.291.7995, bgibbons@elevatecom.com