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Becoming an Historical Reenactor Workshop I

Church of Our Redeemer 6 Meriam Street, Lexington, MA, United States

Learn from world-renown storytellers Rochel Coleman and Valerie Tutson how to mine the archives and weave primary sources into an engaging story that brings history to life. Learn how to bring the stories of the Black men and women who played important roles in the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775. Also, […]

Free

Black History at the Hancock-Clarke House

Hancock-Clarke House 36 Hancock Street, Lexington, MA, United States

The Hancock-Clarke House holds a unique role as the only site of enslavement open to the public in Lexington. Inside the museum, learn about Jack and Dinah, two individuals enslaved by the Hancock family. Outside, in partnership with the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington, meet local researchers who are working to put Lexington’s 18th […]

Free