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Westford 250—A Pressing Matter: 18th Century Media Literacy & Bias with Michele Gabrielson

Westford Historical Society & Museum 2 Boston Road, Westford, MA, United States

Media and information literacy are essential 21st century skills in order to be an informed citizen. These are also skills that when applied in a historical context, help us become better historians. In this discussion, we will analyze perspective, language, and bias in 18th century newspapers with a critical lens to learn how news was […]

$10

Hands-On History: Make a Haversack

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford Street, Lexington

When marching off to war, soldiers in the 18th century had to carry a lot of supplies! These were kept in a special bag called a haversack, similar to a backpack or messenger bag today! Drop by Buckman Tavern any time between 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM and 1:30 - 3:30 PM to make and […]

Free w/ Museum Admission

“Huzzah! Drinking with John Hancock during the American Revolution” with Dr. Brooke Barbier

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

Sunday, February 25, 2024 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Concord Free Public Main Library Free and open to the public Learn more about the important role of alcohol in the culture and politics of Colonial America in this free lecture with Brook Barbier, author of King Hancock: The Radical Influence of a Moderate Founding Father […]

Free

Portraits in Red: Missing & Murdered Indigenous Painting Project

The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, United States

The MMIP Painting Project began not as a project at all but with the intent of it being just one painting to show support for the Missing & Murdered indigenous peoples crisis. Artist Nayana laFond created the first painting on May 5, 2020, the day of remembrance for MMIP. She shared it online and the […]

Free

Menotomy’s Reverend Samuel Cooke & the Struggle Against Slavery

Arlington Historical Society 7 Jason Street, Arlintgon, MA, United States

Visit the Arlington Historical Society for "Winter Wednesdays"! This week Doreen Stevens presents "Menotomy's Reverend Samuel Cooke & the Struggle Against Slavery." Programs open to the public with a $5 entry fee. Free for all members of the Arlington Historical Society.

$5

The Minutes

The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow Street, Concord, MA, United States

An evening in Big Cherry – a small town in anywhere, USA – and the city council meeting unfolds in real time, unmasking undercurrents that threaten to undo life as they know it … and driving the question, “How far would you go?” Award-winning playwright Tracy Letts’s (August: Osage County) new play was called one […]

$20 – $55
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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 […]

Free

Westford 250—Who Was Your Revolutionary War Ancestor? with Bob Oliphant

Westford Historical Society & Museum 2 Boston Road, Westford, MA, United States

Did my Ancestor Serve in the American Revolution? Boys as young as 16 were allowed to serve, so any male ancestors who were between the ages of 16 and 50 between 1776 and 1783 were potential candidates. Those who didn’t serve directly in a military capacity may have helped in other ways – by providing […]

$10

The Ammo Dump: A Taking of Heritage

Sudbury History Center & Museum 288 Old Sudbury Road, Sudbury, MA, United States

Come join us at the Sudbury Historical Society for an exciting in-person event! The Ammo Dump, A Taking of Heritage is and insightful book about the history of eminent domain of families in Maynard, Stow, Sudbury, and Hudson. Join the authors for a presentation about the book, a Q&A session, and a book signing. The […]

$2.50 – $5.00

Irish Tavern Night

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford Street, Lexington

This year's Tavern Night experience takes you on a journey to an 18th century Irish pub, as we recreate a historic tavern experience. Grab your beer from the historic bar, ingle with costumed reenactors, play games, listen to live Irish music, and sample delicious and whiskey from GrandTen Distillery. $20 members, $25 nonmembers. Ticket includes […]

$20 – $25

Blight: Author Emily Monosson in Conversation with Brent Ranalli

Thoreau Farm 341 Virginia Road, Concord, MA, United States

Emily Monosson’s book Blight: Fungi and the Coming Pandemic is a prescient warning about the mysterious and deadly world of fungi—and how to avert further loss across species, including our own. Fungi are everywhere. Most are harmless; some are helpful. A few are killers. Collectively, infectious fungi are the most devastating agents of disease on earth, and a […]

$10
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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. […]

Free