@MajorMuseum

Explore the life of the fastest man in the world . Check website for hours & updates; always free

 2 Main Street, Worcester, MA
majortaylormuseum.org/
Joined October 2022
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Earlier this month, we had the opportunity to host the Massachusetts Attorney General's Youth Council. We were thrilled to welcome a fantastic group of students from across the state, and we're so grateful to be part of this #community.
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City of Worcester@TweetWorcesterSep 16
(1/2) Have you shared your ideas for Worcester’s creative future yet? The Cultural Plan Survey asks about access to arts and culture, Worcester’s cultural identity, support for artists and creatives and priorities for the next five years.
Graphic with text saying: The Cultural Plan Survey asks about: - Access to arts and culture - Worcester's cultural identity - Support for artists and creatives - Priorities for the next five years

ALT Graphic with text saying: The Cultural Plan Survey asks about: - Access to arts and culture - Worcester's cultural identity - Support for artists and creatives - Priorities for the next five years

Graphic with text saying: Have you shared your ideas for Worcester’s creative future yet? Your responses will help guide the City’s updated Cultural Plan. Respondents may enter a prize drawing for two prize packages (valued at $75+) provided by Worcester cafes, restaurants and service providers. Take the survey: worcesterma.gov/cultural-plan

ALT Graphic with text saying: Have you shared your ideas for Worcester’s creative future yet? Your responses will help guide the City’s updated Cultural Plan. Respondents may enter a prize drawing for two prize packages (valued at $75+) provided by Worcester cafes, restaurants and service providers. Take the survey: worcesterma.gov/cultural-plan

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We hope to see you next week!
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Dan Whitehouse@dan_whitehouseJun 12
Out today: Cyclone, inspired by Major Taylor (1878-1932) one of the 1st Black global sporting superstars At 18, he rode 1,732 miles in the notorious 6 Day Race at Madison Square Garden, sleeping barely 1 hour in every 7 he rode 🎧 danwhitehouse.bandcamp.com/t… #majortaylor #cycling
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This weekend was the opening ceremonies for the @PanMass at @holy_cross, which was the starting line for this annual bike-a-thon fundraising event for @DanaFarber. President Rougeau spoke of Major Taylor and how the city's "ordinary streets carry something extraordinary." 🚲
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Tommy Cassell
@TommyCassell_Jul 23
Boston Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy on being enshrined in the WooSox Hall of Fame later today: “To be doing it today, coming home to Polar Park, as manager of the Red Sox; means so much to me.”
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This Sunday! We can't wait! 🚲🚲🚲
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Bicyclists ready to tackle George Street, a short but daunting route telegram.com/story/news/2026…

Bicyclists ready to tackle George Street, a short but daunting route

Annual climb of street where Major Taylor trained.

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telegramdotcom@telegramdotcomJul 22
Bicyclists ready to tackle George Street, a short but daunting route telegram.com/story/news/2026…

Bicyclists ready to tackle George Street, a short but daunting route

Annual climb of street where Major Taylor trained.

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City of Worcester@TweetWorcesterJul 13
Debido a las altas temperaturas pronosticadas para el martes 14 y el miércoles 15 de julio, la ciudad de Worcester habilitará centros de enfriamiento para los residentes. Para obtener más información: worcesterma.gov/announcement… (2/2)
Lugares de los centros de enfriamiento Martes, 14 de julio: Worcester Public Library Main Branch | 3 Salem Sq. | 9 A.M. – 8:30 P.M. Worcester Senior Center | 128 Providence St. | 9 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. YMCA of Central Massachusetts | 766 Main St. | 8:30 A.M. – 8 P.M.

ALT Lugares de los centros de enfriamiento Martes, 14 de julio: Worcester Public Library Main Branch | 3 Salem Sq. | 9 A.M. – 8:30 P.M. Worcester Senior Center | 128 Providence St. | 9 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. YMCA of Central Massachusetts | 766 Main St. | 8:30 A.M. – 8 P.M.

Lugares de los centros de enfriamiento Miércoles, 15 de julio: Worcester Public Library Main Branch | 3 Salem Sq. | 9 A.M. – 8:30 P.M. Worcester Senior Center | 128 Providence St. | 9 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. YMCA of Central Massachusetts | 766 Main St. | 8:30 A.M. – 8 P.M.

ALT Lugares de los centros de enfriamiento Miércoles, 15 de julio: Worcester Public Library Main Branch | 3 Salem Sq. | 9 A.M. – 8:30 P.M. Worcester Senior Center | 128 Providence St. | 9 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. YMCA of Central Massachusetts | 766 Main St. | 8:30 A.M. – 8 P.M.

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City of Worcester@TweetWorcesterJul 14
Join us today for the next Game On Worcester watch party! ⚽😎 The Common opens at 2 p.m. with the semi-finals streaming at 3 p.m. Reminder that streets will be closed beginning at 1 p.m. Learn more about event details, parking and street closures map: worcesterma.gov/gameon
Graphic with text saying: Game On Worcester Free Watch Party Event Series: Saturday, June 13 Tuesday, June 23 Tuesday, July 14 Sunday, July 19 The Worcester Common, Worcester, Massachusetts

ALT Graphic with text saying: Game On Worcester Free Watch Party Event Series: Saturday, June 13 Tuesday, June 23 Tuesday, July 14 Sunday, July 19 The Worcester Common, Worcester, Massachusetts

Collage of photos from the June 23 Game On Worcester Watch Party

ALT Collage of photos from the June 23 Game On Worcester Watch Party

Collage of photos from the June 23 Game On Worcester Watch Party

ALT Collage of photos from the June 23 Game On Worcester Watch Party

Collage of photos from the June 23 Game On Worcester Watch Party

ALT Collage of photos from the June 23 Game On Worcester Watch Party

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AFRICAN & BLACK HISTORY
@AfricanArchivesJul 9
Jesse Owens from United States wins 100m Gold at 1936 Olympics, Berlin. these Games were held in Nazi Germany, and Owens who won four gold medals directly countered Hitler's narrative of Aryan supremacy
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Tour de France™
@LeTourJul 9
⛰️ Symbolic, Tadej Pogacar is the first rider to reach the summit of the first Hors Catégorie climb of the #TDF2026. ⛰️ Comme un symbole, le premier col Hors Catégorie du #TDF2026 est franchi en tête par Tadej Pogacar.
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It's quarter-final day Boston — France vs. Morocco, KO 4PM! Arrive early, tickets ready & check our Fan Travel Guide. ow.ly/JfiW50ZiBft #WeAreBoston #WeAre26 @cityofboston @fifaworldcup @massgov @massdot @mbta @mbta_cr @visitma @meetbostonusa
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City of Worcester@TweetWorcesterJun 30
Debido a las altas temperaturas pronosticadas para el miércoles, 1 de julio, el jueves, 2 de julio y el viernes, 3 de julio, la ciudad de Worcester está activando centros de enfriamiento para los residentes. (3/4)
Lugares de los centros de enfriamiento Miércoles, 1 de julio: Worcester Senior Center | 128 Providence St. | 9 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Worcester Public Library Main Branch | 3 Salem Sq. | 9 A.M. – 8:30 P.M. YMCA of Central Massachusetts | 766 Main St. | 9 A.M. – 8:30 P.M. YMCA of Central Massachusetts Greendale | 75 Shore Dr. | 9 A.M. - 9 P.M.

ALT Lugares de los centros de enfriamiento Miércoles, 1 de julio: Worcester Senior Center | 128 Providence St. | 9 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Worcester Public Library Main Branch | 3 Salem Sq. | 9 A.M. – 8:30 P.M. YMCA of Central Massachusetts | 766 Main St. | 9 A.M. – 8:30 P.M. YMCA of Central Massachusetts Greendale | 75 Shore Dr. | 9 A.M. - 9 P.M.

Lugares de los centros de enfriamiento Jueves, 2 de julio: Worcester Senior Center | 128 Providence St. | 9 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Worcester Public Library Main Branch | 3 Salem Sq. | 9 A.M. – 5:30 P.M. YMCA of Central Massachusetts | 766 Main St. | 9 A.M. – 8:30 P.M. YMCA of Central Massachusetts Greendale | 75 Shore Dr. | 9 A.M. - 9 P.M.

ALT Lugares de los centros de enfriamiento Jueves, 2 de julio: Worcester Senior Center | 128 Providence St. | 9 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Worcester Public Library Main Branch | 3 Salem Sq. | 9 A.M. – 5:30 P.M. YMCA of Central Massachusetts | 766 Main St. | 9 A.M. – 8:30 P.M. YMCA of Central Massachusetts Greendale | 75 Shore Dr. | 9 A.M. - 9 P.M.

Lugares de los centros de enfriamiento Viernes, 3 de julio: YMCA of Central Massachusetts | 766 Main St. | 9 A.M. – 8:30 P.M. YMCA of Central Massachusetts Greendale | 75 Shore Dr. | 9 A.M. - 9 P.M.

ALT Lugares de los centros de enfriamiento Viernes, 3 de julio: YMCA of Central Massachusetts | 766 Main St. | 9 A.M. – 8:30 P.M. YMCA of Central Massachusetts Greendale | 75 Shore Dr. | 9 A.M. - 9 P.M.

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City of Worcester@TweetWorcesterJun 30
Due to forecasted high temperatures Wednesday, July 1, Thursday, July 2, and Friday, July 3, the City of Worcester is activating cooling centers for residents. Trash collection will begin an hour early on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 6:30 a.m. due to the heat. (1/4)
Cooling Center Locations Wednesday, July 1: Worcester Senior Center | 128 Providence St. | 9 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Worcester Public Library Main Branch | 3 Salem Sq. | 9 A.M. – 8:30 P.M. YMCA of Central Massachusetts | 766 Main St. | 9 A.M. – 8:30 P.M. YMCA of Central Massachusetts Greendale | 75 Shore Dr. | 9 A.M. - 9 P.M.

ALT Cooling Center Locations Wednesday, July 1: Worcester Senior Center | 128 Providence St. | 9 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Worcester Public Library Main Branch | 3 Salem Sq. | 9 A.M. – 8:30 P.M. YMCA of Central Massachusetts | 766 Main St. | 9 A.M. – 8:30 P.M. YMCA of Central Massachusetts Greendale | 75 Shore Dr. | 9 A.M. - 9 P.M.

Cooling Center Locations Thursday, July 2: Worcester Senior Center | 128 Providence St. | 9 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Worcester Public Library Main Branch | 3 Salem Sq. | 9 A.M. – 5:30 P.M. YMCA of Central Massachusetts | 766 Main St. | 9 A.M. – 8:30 P.M. YMCA of Central Massachusetts Greendale | 75 Shore Dr. | 9 A.M. - 9 P.M.

ALT Cooling Center Locations Thursday, July 2: Worcester Senior Center | 128 Providence St. | 9 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Worcester Public Library Main Branch | 3 Salem Sq. | 9 A.M. – 5:30 P.M. YMCA of Central Massachusetts | 766 Main St. | 9 A.M. – 8:30 P.M. YMCA of Central Massachusetts Greendale | 75 Shore Dr. | 9 A.M. - 9 P.M.

Cooling Center Locations Friday, July 3: YMCA of Central Massachusetts | 766 Main St. | 9 A.M. – 8:30 P.M. YMCA of Central Massachusetts Greendale | 75 Shore Dr. | 9 A.M. - 9 P.M.

ALT Cooling Center Locations Friday, July 3: YMCA of Central Massachusetts | 766 Main St. | 9 A.M. – 8:30 P.M. YMCA of Central Massachusetts Greendale | 75 Shore Dr. | 9 A.M. - 9 P.M.

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City of Worcester@TweetWorcesterJun 25
Join us this Saturday, June 27 from 9 to 11 a.m. for the City Manager’s Clean Team event! The cleanup will take place at Union Hill/Lower Grafton St. Meeting location will be at 1 Chapin St. (Union Hill School parking lot). Rain date is Sunday, June 28. (1/2)
Graphic including photos from clean team events with text saying: City Manager's Clean Team Join us in cleaning litter from our neighborhoods! Saturday, June 27* | 9-11 a.m. Location: Union Hill/Lower Grafton St. Meeting Location: 1 Chapin St. (Union Hill School parking lot) *Rain Date: Sunday, June 28 Please register in advance to receive important event details via email. RSVP: tinyurl.com/CleanTeam26

ALT Graphic including photos from clean team events with text saying: City Manager's Clean Team Join us in cleaning litter from our neighborhoods! Saturday, June 27* | 9-11 a.m. Location: Union Hill/Lower Grafton St. Meeting Location: 1 Chapin St. (Union Hill School parking lot) *Rain Date: Sunday, June 28 Please register in advance to receive important event details via email. RSVP: tinyurl.com/CleanTeam26

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CM-Batista@CM_BatistaJun 2
Construction is underway for a new South Division Fire Station. This new station, a $50M investment, will provide a modern, safe facility for our firefighters with a clear separation between work areas and living areas, individual dorm rooms and restrooms, and more. (1/2)
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We had a great morning at the Shrewsbury Senior Center -- thanks for being such a fantastic audience and letting us talk about the museum and share Major Taylor's story! #community
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Governor Maura Healey
@MassGovernorMay 21
Lee Pelton has been a transformative leader for Greater Boston — expanding opportunity, tackling tough challenges, and bringing people together to drive real change. From The Boston Foundation to Emerson College, his leadership has made a lasting impact on generations of Bostonians. Grateful for his service and friendship.
The Boston Globe
@BostonGlobeMay 21
Longtime civic leader Lee Pelton announced he will step down later this year as president and CEO of The Boston Foundation. trib.al/TmstUFG

‘There is no one quite like Lee Pelton’: Longtime civic leader to step down from helm of The Boston...

Pelton has led the $2.6 billion foundation through a tumultuous half-decade, from the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and the post-George Floyd racial reckoning to the second Trump term and its...

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City of Worcester@TweetWorcesterMay 21
Join us at the first of four community cleanups with the City Manager's Clean Team! The first cleanup will take place Saturday, May 30 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Lower Pleasant St. Corridor. Rain date is Sunday, May 31. (1/2)
Graphic including photos from clean team events with text saying: City Manager's Clean Team Join us in cleaning litter from our neighborhoods! Saturday, May 30* | 9-11 a.m. Lower Pleasant Street Corridor *Rain Date: Sunday, May 31 Please register in advance to receive the event meeting location and other important details via email. RSVP: worcesterma.gov/keep-worcester-clean

ALT Graphic including photos from clean team events with text saying: City Manager's Clean Team Join us in cleaning litter from our neighborhoods! Saturday, May 30* | 9-11 a.m. Lower Pleasant Street Corridor *Rain Date: Sunday, May 31 Please register in advance to receive the event meeting location and other important details via email. RSVP: worcesterma.gov/keep-worcester-clean

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