Did you ever wonder where that saying comes from? This activity will solve the mystery. You will learn the mysteries of colonial nocturnal life when you experience a visit to the Jones Tavern. Following this interactive experience, you will be invited to share in "breaking fast" in our Tavern dining room feasting on a traditional […]
Please join the Acton 250 Committee for its next speaking event featuring historian and author Don N. Hagist on Monday, June 23 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM in The Acton Memorial Library’s Meeting Room, 486 Main Street, Acton, MA. Don will share lesser-known narratives from the Revolutionary Era, including the lives of British soldiers who […]
Professional tour leader and Acton resident Amy Cole has a wide ranging-interest in Acton’s unique history. You will visit several locations and monuments in Acton’s historic civic center and learn more about key Acton Memorial Library exhibits. Registration is required and limited to 25. Register at https://tinyurl.com/Sep20-Acton250 https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/REV-STORIES_logo-mark_square.png This event explores our region's revolutionary past! […]
Iron Work Farm, 128 Main Street, Acton, MA Walking South Acton’s historic Mill Corner with professional tour leader and Acton resident Amy Cole, you will learn about Acton’s earliest colonial settlement and its development into a hub of industry and commerce. Amy will discuss people, places and practices that shaped the town’s history and our […]
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 […]
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Monday, November 10th 7:00-8:30 PM Acton Town Hall, 472 Main Street, Room 204 THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Professor Bill Fowler will explain the importance of British naval power in the early years of the Revolution. The Royal Navy was the most powerful in the world at that time and […]
In the aftermath of the Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775, numerous civilians found themselves trapped within Boston, encircled by the newly formed Massachusetts Grand Army. The constant fear of an American assault, coupled with outbreaks of disease and the erosion of civil liberties under martial rule fostered an atmosphere of desperation. Civilians found […]
In early 1776, the young Continental Army colonel Henry Knox moved dozens of heavy cannons and mortars from Lake Champlain to the siege lines around Boston; one of the most famous stories from the Revolutionary War. And like many famous stories, it embodies a fair amount of legend and lore. This talk sorts out what […]
The walk is free, but you must register as the walk is limited to 25 people. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/Apr11-Acton250. Please meet Amy at the Acton Memorial Library parking lot at 12:50 PM. Professional tour leader Amy Cole grew up near Acton Center and has a wide ranging-interest in Acton’s unique history. Walking Acton’s historic civic […]
The walk is free, but you must register as the walk is limited to 25 people. Registration: https:// //tinyurl.com/Apr25-Acton250 You will receive details on parking, and where to meet closer to April 25th. Professional tour leader Amy Cole grew up near Acton Center and has a wide ranging-interest in Acton’s unique history. Exploring South Acton's historic […]
The walk is free, but you must register as the walk is limited to 25 people. Register here. https://tinyurl.com/May16-Acton250. You will receive details on parking, and where to meet closer to May 16th. Professional tour leader Amy Cole grew up near Acton Center and has a wide ranging-interest in Acton’s unique history. Exploring South Acton's […]
Gather at Acton Congregational Church (12 Concord Road)—across the road from the towering Isaac Davis Monument—on Sunday, June 14 from 2:00-5:00 PM for a performance hosted by Acton 250. A facilitated community conversation and snacks will follow, creating space for dialogue and shared insight. Declaring Independence: Then & Now brings to life the Declaration of […]