Professor Bob Allison inaugurated the Acton 250 Lectures Series in 2023 with an account of the Boston Tea Party of 1773 and the pivotal events that sparked the American Revolution. He returned to explain the critical changes occurring in the year 1774 when the Crown’s response solidified the colonial opposition.  We are thrilled to have Bob for his third visit to discuss the events after the start of the Revolution.

Remote Participation: You can watch live on either YouTube at Acton TV (http://tinyurl.com/Acton-TV) or https://actontv.org. Recordings will be available on Acton TV (https://actontv.org/) and on the Acton 250 website https://www.actonma.gov/250 where you’ll find all programming information and a link to our commemorative store.

Professor Allison is renowned for his expertise in American colonial history, and the political, social, and economic factors that converged in the 18th century, leading to Massachusetts’ significant role in the creation of the American nation. He has taught history at Suffolk University since 1992 upon receiving his doctorate at Harvard University. He chairs Revolution 250, a consortium of organizations planning commemorations of the Revolution’s 250th anniversary and is a life-trustee of the USS Constitution Museum.

This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary.