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SUMMARY:Douglass Day Transcribathon
DESCRIPTION:Join the Lexington Lyceum\, Association of Black Citizens of Lexington\, and Lexington Historical Society as we host the Lexington contingent for this national event\, organized by the Douglass Day Organization and the Library of Congress. The annual Douglass Day program honors Frederick Douglass with an online crowd-sourcing transcription project intended to make primary Black history resources more widely accessible.\n\nFree! More information coming soon!\nlexlyceum.org
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/douglass-day-transcribathon-2/
LOCATION:Simon W. Robinson Masonic Lodge\, 3 Bedford Street\, Lexington\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lexington History Museums":MAILTO:programs@lexingtonhistory.org
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SUMMARY:Screening of ABCL's Black Patriots of Lexington Episode on Stow & Boxborough with Q&A
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of an episode of the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington (ABCL)’s Black Patriots of Lexington (Stow & Boxborough) with a Question and Answer session to follow. Commemorate the significant role that Black men and women played in the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19\, 1775. \nEconomic Patriots Prince and Cate Chester – explore the often overlooked role of Black men and women\, like the husband and wife team of Cate and Prince Chester\, in the production of domestic linen. Domestic linen was favored by the Reverend Jonas Clarke and other colonists who were boycotting British goods in response to the Stamp Act of 1765. \nAn inspirational story of manumission\, entrepreneurship\, and community building in Lexington\, Stow and Boxborough. \nPresenters: Margaret Micholet\, public historian\, retired from the National Park Service and Sean D. Osborne\, public historian and producer of the Black Patriots of Lexington YouTube series. \nFor more information on the Black Patriots of Lexington video series visit abclex.org. \nFREE—Click here to reserve tickets on Eventbrite! \nDATE: Wednesday\, May 21st \nTIME: 7 – 9 PM \nLOCATION: Stow Town Hall\, 375 Great Road\, Stow\, MA 01775 \nThis program is offered by the Stow Historical Society\, Boxborough Historical Society\, Association of Black Citizens of Lexington\, Rediscover Mapledale\, and Tricons 2 Red Tails as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/screening-of-abcls-black-patriots-of-lexington-episode-on-stow-boxborough-with-qa/
LOCATION:Stow Town Hall\, 375 Great Road\, Stow\, MA\, 01775\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Black History at the Hancock-Clarke House
DESCRIPTION: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 century Black history on the map. Learn more about this vibrant and interconnected community\, from the Burdoos who lived free in town in the 17th century\, to the Chessors who helped the Clarke family spin flax\, to the Barbodoeses\, who became abolitionists.  \nFree!   \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/black-history-at-the-hancock-clarke-house/
LOCATION:Hancock-Clarke House\, 36 Hancock Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History,Tours,Open House
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SUMMARY:Becoming an Historical Reenactor Workshop I
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearn 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\, help to build their 18th century community by learning to tell the stories of the men and women\, Black\, White\, and Indigenous Caribbean who were their family members\, friends\, patrons\, and enslavers. \nLearn storytelling techniques and frameworks to identify\, craft\, and share stories to inspire audiences. \nAnd learn the business of storytelling and reenacting from professionals with decades of experience. \nABCL’s Black Patriots of Lexington is a multi-pronged project that includes a nine-part series that explores the lives of 5 soldiers who fought in Lexington on April 19\, 1775; three Black men who witnessed the battle as Lexington residents and later enlisted in the Continental Army; and two Black women and one Black man who witnessed the first day of war. Of the 8 soldiers\, 3 were born into land-owning\, tax-paying families and 5 were born into enslavement. All served their nascent country well and 7 of the 8 are known to have died free men. \nThe project also includes portrait banners of the 11 featured Black Patriots and two workshops to help create a community of storytellers and reenactors that can bring these amazing 18th century lives to a 21st century audience. \nABCL’s Black Patriots of Lexington is supported by a Community Endowment of Lexington grant. \nClick to register. \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/becoming-an-historical-reenactor-workshop-i/
LOCATION:Church of Our Redeemer\, 6 Meriam Street\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Screening of ABCL’s Black Patriots of Lexington & Unveiling of Associated Portrait Banners
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 3\, 2024 at First Parish in Lexington 7 Harrington Rd\, Lexington MA 02421\, for a reception at 6:30 pm\, followed by the program which starts at 7 pm. \nCome commemorate the significant role that Black men and women played in the Battles of Lexington and Concord on April 19\, 1775. \nDoors open at 6:30 for socializing with appetizers and drinks. \nAn episode of Black Patriots of Lexington will be screened. ABCL Historian Sean D. Osborne will moderate a panel discussion and Q&A session featuring some of the historians and other subject matter experts featured in the series. \nTo complement the Black Patriots of Lexington series\, 11 portrait banners of the soldiers and civilians whose stories are uncovered have been created and will be unveiled during the evening’s ceremony. \nThere will also be an opportunity to take pictures with the portrait banners during the reception and after the screening. \nClick to RSVP
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/screening-of-abcls-black-patriots-of-lexington-unveiling-of-associated-portrait-banners/
LOCATION:First Parish in Lexington\, 7 Harrington Road\, Lexington\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks,Open House
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SUMMARY:Douglass Day: National Transcription Project
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 14\, 2024\n12 – 3 pm for general public / 11 am – 3 pm for students\nLexington Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington \nSponsored by Lexington Lyceum Advocates\, the Association of Black Citizens of Lexington (ABCL)\, the Lexington Historical Society\, the Lexington High School Social Studies Department\, and the Lexington High Steam Team \nJoin us as we host the Lexington contingent for this national event\, organized by the Douglass Day Organization and the Library of Congress. The annual Douglass Day program honors Frederick Douglass with an online crowd-sourcing transcription project intended to make primary Black history resources more widely accessible. \nIn 2024\, this event will feature the Frederick Douglass Papers: General Correspondence\, 1841 to 1912\, in the collection of the Library of Congress. Participants will try to transcribe all 8\,731 pages in a single day! \nIn Lexington\, this free event will bring together high school students\, local public historians\, and other interested community members for a day of history\, transcription\, and fun. \nNot Sure How a Transcription Event Works?\nThe Douglass Day organization invites everyone to participate and has provided online tutorials for those of us who have not participated before. There will also be professional historians at the event to help guide participants.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/douglass-day-national-transcription-project/
LOCATION:Lexington Depot\, 13 Depot Square\, Lexington\, MA\, 02420\, United States
CATEGORIES:Volunteer Opportunities
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