Jul 10, 2024

Learn more about the long history of African American players in golf and the pioneering story of the Mapledale Country Club! Dr. Lane Demas, author of Game of Privilege: An African American History of Golf, discusses the early establishment of the UGA and the role Robert H. Hawkins played in shaping the game. Hosted by Rediscover Mapledale held at Maxima Book Center 1717 Mass Ave. in Lexington, MA on Wednesday June 26th. 

Feb 13, 2024

Join us at Stow Town building for “A History Talk with Dr. Bob Bellinger” about Robert H. Hawkins and The Mapledale Country Club 1926-1929. On February 8th, 2024 | 5 P.M. In Person, 380 Great Road Stow, MA, First Floor, Moses Whitney Room. Everyone is welcome! This is a free event (no need to register) thanks to: The Stow Historical Society, Freedom’s Way, Rotary of Nashoba Valley, Massachusetts Cultural Council, Stow and Bolton Cultural Councils and hosted by Rediscover Mapledale.

Oct 27, 2022 

A presentation at the Stow Conservation Trust Annual Meeting on what is believed the first African-American owned golf course in the US, and the man who created it in Stow MA, Robert H. Hawkins.

Feb 4, 2022 

Robert H. Hawkins and the creation of Mapledale Golf Course in Stow, Ma. The first Black built, owned and operated Golf Course in New England. Research completed by Marilyn Zavorski, director of the Stow Historical Society and narrated by Jonathan Daisy of Stow TV.