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SUMMARY:The Salem Witchcraft Trials: What Really Happened?
DESCRIPTION:Retired State Superior Court Justice Dennis Curran will describe what he calls a “great trial that changed history:” the Salem witchcraft trials. Judge Curran will tell “what really happened.” \nJustice Curran\, who served as a MA trial judge for 15 years and presided over 450 civil and criminal trials\, has received four statewide awards for judicial excellence. He has taught law at Tufts University\, the Roger Williams School of Law\, and in Brown University’s summer program.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/the-salem-witchcraft-trials-what-really-happened/
LOCATION:Bedford Old Town Hall\, 16 South Road\, Bedford\, MA\, 01730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260927T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260927T153000
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SUMMARY:"Rails to Trails: How Bedford and Regional Railroad Lines Became Today's Rail Trails"
DESCRIPTION:On Sept. 27\, retired Lincoln Lab AI researcher Terry Gleason will talk about his passion\, bicycling\, as part of his presentation\, “Rails to Trails: How Bedford and Regional Railroad Lines Became Today’s Rail Trails.” \nBicycling on the area’s rail trails wasn’t always possible; abandoned railroad beds sat dormant until the State and local communities converted them into walking and biking trails. Gleason will describe the peak of railroad activity in the region\, its decline\, and the conversion of the abandoned lines into rail trails. His story features interesting twists and turns\, with Bedford’s own rail trail history exemplifying those surprising changes. \nGleason’s interest in railroads and rail trails stems from his long-standing concern for the environment and the world his grandchildren will inherit. A 42-year Bedford resident\, he curated an exhibit hosted at the Bedford Library in 2008 titled “Bedford Rails and Trails\, 150 Years.”
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/rails-to-trails-how-bedford-and-regional-railroad-lines-became-todays-rail-trails/
LOCATION:Bedford Old Town Hall\, 16 South Road\, Bedford\, MA\, 01730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260531T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260531T160000
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SUMMARY:The Truth About Baked Beans: An Edible History of New England
DESCRIPTION:Meg Muckenhoupt will bring smiles—and a hunger for popular foods—during her discussion about the history of New England’s food\, immigration\, tourism\, and how ideas about identity have shaped our menus from 1825 to today. \nAuthor of “The Truth about Baked Beans: An Edible History of New England\,” Muckenhoupt’s book began with a simple question: When did Bostonians start putting molasses in their baked beans? That question sent her on a lengthy journey through invented histories\, selective memories\, and changing tastes from colonial New England to the present day. \nHer presentation will cap the Society’s Annual Meeting\, including elections of Directors and reports from Society officers. \nDATE: Sunday\, May 31 \nTIME: 2 – 4 PM \nLOCATION: Bedford Old Town Hall\, Great Room (3rd floor)\, 16 South Road\, Bedford\, MA 01730 \nACCESS: There is an elevator to the Third Floor. \n  \n \nThis program is offered by the Bedford Historical Society 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/the-truth-about-baked-beans-an-edible-history-of-new-england/
LOCATION:Bedford Old Town Hall\, 16 South Road\, Bedford\, MA\, 01730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bedford Historical Society":MAILTO:info@bedfordmahistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260426T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260106T160239Z
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SUMMARY:A Bedford Assortment
DESCRIPTION:Vocabulary.com describes an “assortment” as “a bunch of different things all together\, whether they’re the same sort or not.” \n“For example\,” says Society President and Bedford Town Historian Sharon McDonald\, “an assortment of chocolates would be a box of cherry-filled\, nut\, caramel\, coconut\, and orange crème candies. \nUsing her engaging story-telling style\, McDonald’s “Bedford Assortment” program will be a bunch of assorted snippets from Bedford’s colonial history that may be funny\, sad\, surprising\, or inspiring.  She hopes you will say “Bon\, bon!” \nDoors open at 2 PM for a social period and refreshments\n2:15 PM – Brief Society announcements followed by the Guest Speaker \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/a-bedford-assortment/
LOCATION:Bedford Old Town Hall\, 16 South Road\, Bedford\, MA\, 01730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260411T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T140000
DTSTAMP:20260325T202320Z
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SUMMARY:"Bedford Answers the Call" Open House
DESCRIPTION:Have you visited the Bedford Historical Society’s exhibit\, “Bedford Answers the Call\,” yet? \n\nJoin us for a special Open House on April 11 from 8:00–10:15 a.m.\, and again immediately following the Pole Capping Day parade and ceremony. \n\nOur current exhibit\, “Bedford Answers the Call\,” offers a compelling look at Bedford’s role in the opening chapter of the American Revolution as we commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary. Through powerful stories\, rare artifacts\, and thoughtfully curated displays\, the exhibit highlights Bedford’s militia and minutemen\, the families who supported them\, and the sacrifices made on the first day of the Revolution. \n\nA companion display at the Bedford Free Public Library highlights the history of the present-day Bedford Minuteman Company. \n\nIf you haven’t stopped by yet\, we hope you will. The 250th anniversary is the perfect time to rediscover Bedford’s Revolutionary roots.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/bedford-answers-the-call-open-house/
LOCATION:Bedford Historical Society\, 16 South Road\, Bedford\, MA\, 01730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Open House
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260322T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260322T160000
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SUMMARY:The Reverend and the Old North Bridge Battle
DESCRIPTION:Reenactor Henry Cooke will portray the life and preaching of a significant Concord resident\, the Rev. William Emerson\, during the weeks leading up to the battle at the Old North Bridge and his experiences on the day itself. \nHe will interpret Rev. Emerson’s artillery sermon on Muster Day on March 17\, 1775\, which presages the outbreak of hostilities a month later\, and included this charge: “let every single step we take in this most intricate affair be upon the defensive…. God forbid it be said that we struck the first blow!” Cooke\, who owns Historical Costume Services in Randolph\, will also recount the feelings of ordinary Concord residents who watched the battle. \nDoors open at 2 PM for a social period and refreshments\n2:15 PM – Brief Society announcements followed by the Guest Speaker \nThe event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/the-reverend-and-the-old-north-bridge-battle/
LOCATION:Bedford Old Town Hall\, 16 South Road\, Bedford\, MA\, 01730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History,Performances,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260222T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260222T160000
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SUMMARY:A Journey to Find an Ancestor and Honor His Faith in Diversity
DESCRIPTION:While researching her Revolutionary War ancestor\, General John Glover\, Jane Woolsey Gropp of Lexington learned about the Marbleheaders\, a group of fishermen and sailors from the coastal town of Marblehead who played a crucial role in several key military operations during the war.  They were a diverse group\, including free African Americans and Native Americans\, and were the first integrated institution in America. \nGropp’s intention to have a painting depict General Glover\, who commanded the Marbleheaders\, led instead to a painting honoring both her ancestor\, a somewhat forgotten hero\, and the Black Patriots\, who were mostly unknown heroes of the American Revolution. \nIn recognition of Black History Month\, Gropp will describe her journey that led her to commission the painting called An Appeal to Heaven\, the interrelationships among the people in the painting (Washington\, one of his enslaved men\, others)\, and the Black Patriots who fought and secured a freedom that was not yet theirs. \nDoors open at 2 PM for a social period and refreshments\n2:15 PM – Brief Society announcements followed by the Guest Speaker \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/a-journey-to-find-an-ancestor-and-honor-his-faith-in-diversity/
LOCATION:Bedford Old Town Hall\, 16 South Road\, Bedford\, MA\, 01730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260125T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260125T160000
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SUMMARY:The Story Behind Paul Revere’s Ride — And More
DESCRIPTION:Paul Revere is an American icon\, but how much does the story of the Midnight Ride hold up\, and why? \nThis program will explore Revere and his famous ride\, and offer some insights into other aspects of his life. Revere was a silversmith with several side jobs\, an active member of the Freemasons\, and a father to a large family\, as well as a politically active Patriot in the American Revolution. \nTegan Kehoe\, Research and Adult Program Director at the Paul Revere House in Boston\, will present Revere and his legacy\, including the history of the Paul Revere House itself. \n2 PM – Social period\n2:15 PM – Brief Society announcements followed by the program \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nSpace is limited to 100 attendees. One registration per household\, please. \nRegister for the event here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Wdys173jTsCd9kvAxCICXg \n  \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/the-story-behind-paul-reveres-ride-and-more/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251026T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251026T153000
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SUMMARY:A Farm Girl on the Front Lines: Deborah Sampson’s Secret
DESCRIPTION:Meet the woman who hoodwinked George Washington’s army! \nLearn about the close calls and mountainous obstacles that Deborah Sampson faced as a poor farm girl\, who\, without support from family or friends\, risked humiliation and imprisonment to help free the colonies from English rule. \nJanet Parnes\, founder and principal of Historical Portrayals by Lady J\, will portray Deborah Sampson and provide a behind-the-scenes look at this dangerous deception and the character of the humble rebel who pulled it off. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, \nThis program series is supported in part by a grant from the Bedford Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/a-farm-girl-on-the-front-lines-deborah-sampsons-secret/
LOCATION:Bedford Old Town Hall\, 16 South Road\, Bedford\, MA\, 01730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History,Performances,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250518T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250518T153000
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SUMMARY:Colonial Dance Tunes and Love Songs
DESCRIPTION:Dressed in the clothes of 18th-century itinerant musicians\, Deirdre Sweeney and Al Petty will perform an extensive repertoire of historical dance music\, as well as marches and laments\, including 18th-century tunes such as “Mr. Isaac’s Maggot” and “Jack’s Health.” Their instruments include the flute\, penny whistle\, recorder\, and fife. The music was gathered from manuscripts printed between the 17th and 19th centuries and arranged in counterpoint. \nThe two musicians\, who sometimes appear with a third musician as the Colonial Minstrels\, have long been active in related musical cultures\, including American fife and drum and traditional Irish music. They are popular performers at the Paul Revere House Museum in Boston.  \nDATE: Sunday\, May 18th \nTIME: 2:00 – 3:30 PM\nDoors open at 2 PM for a social period and refreshments; 2:15 PM Announcements and Annual Meeting\, followed by the Guest Speaker \nLOCATION: Bedford Old Town Hall\, Great Room (3rd Floor)\, 16 South Road\, Bedford\, MA 01730 \nACCESSIBILITY: There is an elevator to the 3rd floor\, where the program will be held. \n  \nThis program is offered by the Bedford Historical Society 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/colonial-dance-tunes-and-love-songs/
LOCATION:Bedford Old Town Hall\, 16 South Road\, Bedford\, MA\, 01730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250412T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250412T140000
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SUMMARY:“Bedford Answers the Call” Exhibit Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the grand opening of “Bedford Answers the Call” at our Open House on April 12th from 8 – 10:15 a.m. and immediately following the Pole Capping Day parade and ceremony. \nIn celebration of the 250th anniversary of the first day of the American Revolutionary War on April 19\, 1775\, we’ve created a collection of artifacts and stories specific to Bedford. Two rooms of the Historical Society Museum feature our town’s response to the urgent midnight call to arms: “The British are coming!” \nAlso\, visit our satellite displays at the Bedford Free Public Library\, 7 Mudge Way\, Bedford\, MA\, to learn about the history of the present-day Bedford Minuteman Company. \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/bedford-answers-the-call-exhibit-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Bedford Historical Society\, 16 South Road\, Bedford\, MA\, 01730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240519T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240519T160000
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SUMMARY:A Cast of 18th and 19th Century Bedford Characters\, Part 4
DESCRIPTION:Society President and Town Historian Sharon McDonald will be the Society’s Annual Meeting guest speaker\, talking once again about another set of ancient and interesting Bedford residents\, as she had done in past lecture seasons\, in her “Cast of 18th and 19th-century Bedford Characters\, Part 4.” \nThis talk will follow the Society’s Annual Meeting and election of Directors. \nThe lecture is free and open to the public. \nDoors open at 2 PM for a social period and refreshments. Announcements and Annual Meeting\, including the election of directors\, will begin at 2:15\, followed by the Guest Speaker shortly thereafter. \nPARKING & ACCESS: Parking is available behind Old Town Hall\, at nearby at Bedford Town Hall (10 Mudge Way)\, and at the Bedford Free Public Library (7 Mudge Way). There is elevator access to the third-floor Great Room where the presentation will be held. \n  \nThis program is offered by the Bedford Historical Society 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!  \n 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/a-cast-of-18th-and-19th-century-bedford-characters-part-4/
LOCATION:Bedford Old Town Hall\, 16 South Road\, Bedford\, MA\, 01730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230521T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230521T160000
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SUMMARY:“Cast of (Nineteenth Century Historical) Characters”
DESCRIPTION:Popular Bedford resident and charming Town Historian Sharon McDonald will be the Bedford Historical Society’s Annual Meeting guest speaker\, talking once again about another set of ancient and interesting Bedford residents\, as she had done in past lecture seasons. This time\, her Cast of (Nineteenth Century Historical) Characters will include abolitionist and suffragist Lucinda Hosmer\, anti-vaccination doctor Emmanuel Pfeiffer\, and notorious Benjamin Simonds\, who left Bedford with the law on his heels. This talk will follow the Society’s Annual Meeting and election of Directors. \nDoors open at 2 PM for a social period and refreshments. Announcements and Annual Meeting\, including the election of directors\, will begin at 2:15\, followed by the Guest Speaker shortly thereafter. \nPARKING & ACCESS: Public parking is available nearby at Bedford Town Hall (10 Mudge Way) and Bedford Free Public Library (7 Mudge Way). The presentation will be held in the Great Room on the third floor. \n  \nThis program is offered by the Bedford Historical Society 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!  \n 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/cast-of-nineteenth-century-historical-characters/
LOCATION:Bedford Old Town Hall\, 16 South Road\, Bedford\, MA\, 01730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230430T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230430T160000
DTSTAMP:20230329T152652Z
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SUMMARY:Molasses: From the Slave Trade to the Great Molasses Flood
DESCRIPTION:Noted historian and author Anthony Sammarco will trace the influence of molasses in the “Triangle Trade\,” the 18th-century world economy involving rum\, slaves\, and sugar cane\, and its important connection to Massachusetts.  Sammarco\, who has written 70 books\, will be remembered for his crowd-pleasing presentation a couple of years ago: “The Baker Chocolate Company.” \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nDoors open at 2 PM for a social period and refreshments\n2:15 PM – Announcements followed by the Guest Speaker \nThis program is supported in part by a grant from the Bedford Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/molasses-from-the-slave-trade-to-the-great-molasses-flood/
LOCATION:Bedford Historical Society\, 16 South Road\, Bedford\, MA\, 01730\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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