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New Hampshire Cemeteries and Gravestones: Granite Women; The Hidden Lives of New Hampshire Women as seen in the Cemetery, 1674-1992.

Nashua Historical Society 5 Abbott Street, Nashua, United States

Speaker Glenn A. Knoblock will share a story of New Hampshire women throughout our history from all walks of life from the perspective of historic burial grounds and cemeteries located throughout the state. The silent gravestones and monuments within their confines which mark the final resting places of women of many demographics, speak volumes. By […]

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LexSeeHer Speaker Series

Cary Library 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, United States

LexSeeHer presents its 2024 Women's History Month Speaker Series! March 6th | 7:00-8:00 PM | Cary Library's Large Meeting Room: Celebrate Interionational Women's Day with LexSeeHer and author Leta Hong Fincher. We will be discussing the 10th anniversary edition of Leta's widely acclaimed book, Leftover Women – The Resurgence of Gender Inequality in China. This talk will […]

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i3C | REIMAGINING OUR WORLD

LexArt 130 Waltham Street, Lexington, MA, United States

Mar 23 - Apr 21, 2024 11am-5pm Tue-Sun Opening Reception: Sun, Mar 24, 2024; 2 - 4 pm Curatorial Statement:  The environmental crisis is multifactorial: consumerism, pollution, extreme weather, loss of biodiversity, and other catastrophes - too complex, too intertwined, but above all, too urgent. A collective problem that requires collective solutions. As individuals, we wonder, “How […]

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Georgianna Boutwell’s Legacy

The Groton Center 163 West Main St, Groton, MA, United States

March 23, 2-4 PM The Groton (Senior) Center, 163 West Main Street Groton History Center’s Executive Director Kara Fossey will give an illustrated presentation on the life and legacy of Georgianna Adelia Boutwell, daughter of Gov. George S. Boutwell. This program is free and open to the public thanks to the Commissioners of Trust Funds. […]

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“Radical Spirits: The Material Culture of Drinking at Minute Man National Historical Park” with Nikki Walsh

Concord Free Public Library 129 Main St, Concord, MA, United States

Sunday, March 24, 2024 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Concord Free Public Main Library Free and open to the public Punch bowls, and tankards, and bottles, oh my! Join Minute Man National Historical Park’s museum curator Nikki Walsh for a lecture about the material culture related to drinking in the park’s collections. This lecture will […]

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Our Public Memorials

Arlington Masonic Temple 19 Academy Street, Arlington, MA, United States

Consider Arlington’s parks, streets, schools, and other named places in town. They’re the collection of our most visible history. They write a story of our past and define our present Arlington. Who are we then, and who have we honored? What part of ourselves do we memorialize, and what parts have we missed? Presented by […]

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LexSeeHer Speaker Series

Cary Library 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, United States

LexSeeHer presents its 2024 Women's History Month Speaker Series! March 6th | 7:00-8:00 PM | Cary Library's Large Meeting Room: Celebrate Interionational Women's Day with LexSeeHer and author Leta Hong Fincher. We will be discussing the 10th anniversary edition of Leta's widely acclaimed book, Leftover Women – The Resurgence of Gender Inequality in China. This talk will […]

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On Belonging in Outdoor Spaces Speaker Series

Virtual

Join us for the 2024 Spring Session of On Belonging! March 13th at 7 PM via Zoom | Erika Rumbley, Co-Founder and Director of The New Garden Society Erika Rumbley is a Co-Founder and Director of The New Garden Society (TNGS), an organization dedicated to training incarcerated students in the art and science of plants. […]

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Countdown to April 19th, 1775: The Gathering Storm

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

Noted historian and author J. L. Bell will be speaking on Tuesday, April 2 at 7:00 PM in Room 204, Acton Town Hall, 472 Main Street, Acton, MA. Please register for the talk at: http://tinyurl.com/APR-02-Bell, or use the QR code to the right.  Remote Participation: You can participate in the Q&A using ZOOM http://tinyurl.com/Acton250-ZOOM or watch […]

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Bedford Liberty Pole Capping & Raising Reenactment

Bedford Town Common 75 Great Road, Bedford, MA, United States

Annually, on a Saturday in early April, the Bedford Minuteman Company and Minuteman Companies from the area converge on Willson Park in Bedford to commemorate the spirit and courage of the patriots who sparked the American Revolution. The Liberty Pole Capping and Raising is a reenactment of a practice in Colonial America signifying dissatisfaction with […]

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Patriots’ Day 2024: Open House at Meriam’s Corner

Minute Man National Historical Park 174 Liberty Street, Concord, MA, United States

Experience Patriots' Day at Minute Man National Historical Park Saturday, April 6, 2024 Nathan Meriam House 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Visit the Nathan Meriam witness house and talk with costumed park staff about the Meriam family and the importance of the crossroad near their home on April 19, 1775. In the early afternoon of […]

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Patriots’ Day 2024: Meriam’s Corner Exercise

Minute Man National Historical Park 174 Liberty Street, Concord, MA, United States

Experience Patriots' Day at Minute Man National Historical Park Saturday, April 6, 2024 Meriam's Corner 1:00 - 2:00 pm The Town of Concord, joined by local fife and drum ensembles, minute men and the Concord Independent Battery commemorate the fighting that occurred at Meriam's Corner in Concord on April 19, 1775 that marked the start […]

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