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Our Visitor Center
Route 2 Westbound
Lancaster, MA
Between Exits 35-34
(978) 534-2302

Be sure to visit our Johnny Appleseed Visitor Center when you’re in our neck of the woods. Located on Route 2 West in Lancaster, Mass., between exits 35 and 34, it’s chock-full of helpful brochures and locally made crafts, books, jams and jellies, giftware and souvenirs of all kinds. Our trained staff and volunteers will enjoy welcoming you to the Center, and providing you with customized travel advice and “insider information." We are open 7 days a week, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Civil War Re-Enactment This Weekend

Take a trip back in time – to the 1860s and the height of the Civil War!

 

When you visit Templeton on the weekend of May 19 & 20, you can watch the Battle of Henshaw Farm, see an 1862 Fashion Show, or stroll through the campgrounds of the Blue and Grey armies.

 

The Civil War Re-enactment Weekend is part of Templeton’s 250th Anniversary Celebration — and it’s a great experience for young and old alike. Visit an army field hospital. Hear the cannons roar. Shop at the Civil War – era suttlers’ tents featuring military and civilian goods for re-enactors and enthusiasts.

 

More than 300 Confederate and Union re-enactors will gather in Templeton on May 19 and 20 to showcase what life was like during the war. Battles will be fought at 2 pm on Saturday and 1:30 pm on Sunday. 

 

The Henshaw Farm is located on Barre Road, just off the center of Templeton Center (Routes 2A and 101-street address 84 Henshaw Rd.). There will be ample parking, and plenty to see all weekend! Admission is free, although donations are gratefully accepted.

 

For more information about Templeton’s year-long 250th Anniversary Celebration, visit www.templeton250.com.

 

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We are looking for your photos of Johnny Country!

We need great shots of our area related to county life. Events such as fairs, farms and other outdoor activities are perfect! If it's a hidden gem in North Central Mass, take a picture for us! Let's show all of Massachusetts that people have seasonal fun in our backyard!  Click here to submit photos.

Your image could be the cover of an upcoming Johnny Appleseed Guide! There will be a prizes for the best photos submitted. Email photos to burnette@massweb.org.

Calling All Volunteers!

Are you interested in learning more about Johnny Appleseed Country while serving your community at the same time? Then colunteer some time at the Visitor's Center on Rt 2 between Exits 35-34 Westbound. For more information, contact Diane Burnette at (978) 534-2829 or email burnette@appleseed.org.

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