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The Road Where It Happened: Revolution Comes to Menotomy

Old Schwamb Mill 17 Mill Lane, Arlington, MA, United States

The Battle of Menotomy (April 19, 1775) is regarded as both the prelude and the continuation of the Battles of Lexington and Concord. The original force of 700 British regulars […]

Sterling Rail Trail and Pond Loop

Mass Central Rail Trail (Sterling Spur) 25 Gates Road, Sterling, United States

DCR Division of Water Supply Protection Wachusett Reservoir Watershed Saturday Hiking Series Programs are free and open to the public. Dogs and domestic animals are prohibited on watershed lands. Get […]

Free

Hands-On History: Beeswax Candles

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford Street, Lexington

January was dark in the days before electricity! Learn about lighting in the 18th century and roll your own candle. Drop in any time between 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM […]

Hands-On History: Beeswax Candles

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford Street, Lexington

January was dark in the days before electricity! Learn about lighting in the 18th century and roll your own candle. Drop in any time between 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM […]

Louisa May Alcott Suffrage Celebration

Concord Town House 12 Monument Square, Concord, MA, United States

Join us at the Concord Town House to re-enact, discuss, and celebrate Louisa May Alcott becoming the first woman of Concord to cast a vote in a Town election! This […]

Free
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18th Century Music at Buckman Tavern

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford Street, Lexington

Drop in to meet Historical Society guide and musician Darlene Wigton as she demonstrates 18th century guitar music. You can even learn a song and join in! Included with museum […]

Acton 250: “Spies and Military Intelligence” with John Bell

Acton Town Hall 472 Main Street, Acton, MA, United States

Noted author and historian J. L. Bell will discuss the key role of military intelligence and spies before the momentous battle at Concord and how the Colonials also effectively disseminated […]

Free

Beginner’s Guide to Cemetery Sleuthing

Nashua Historical Society 5 Abbott Street, Nashua, United States

Have you ever considered that historical artifacts are open and accessible outside, not just indoors in museum exhibits? Your local cemetery is a time capsule filled with intriguing artifacts. Each […]

Curators Tour – Liberation Textiles: Our Social Fabric

Concord Art Association 37 Lexington Road, Concord, MA, United States

Join us on Thursday April 3rd for a Curators Tour with Elizabeth Thach and Camilø Álvårez, who will share their insights about the exhibition, Liberation Textiles: Our Social Fabric, on […]

Free