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SUMMARY:Dress Like a Rebel: What did a Revolutionary Soldier Wear?
DESCRIPTION:Join Revolutionary War reenactors Steve and Bronya Joanis to learn about what 18th century soldiers wore and how the uniforms changed over time. After this presentation\, you’ll have a better idea of: \n\nRevolutionary War soldiers’ clothing & how it changed during the war\nWhat’s in an 18th century soldier’s pack\nWhat they carried & why\n\n  \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/dress-like-a-rebel-what-did-a-revolutionary-soldier-wear/
LOCATION:Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut St\, Clinton\, 01510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260520T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260227T203636Z
CREATED:20260227T203319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T203636Z
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SUMMARY:What did a Revolutionary War Soldier Wear?
DESCRIPTION:Join Revolutionary War reenactor Steve Joanis to learn about what 18th century soldiers wore and how the uniform changed over time. \nAfter this presentation\, you’ll have a better idea of: \n\nRevolutionary War soldiers’ clothing & how it changed during the war\nWhat’s in an 18th century soldier’s pack\nWhat they carried\n\nThis is the final event in the Bigelow Free Public Library’s Revolution 250 Series\, supported\, in part\, through the Freedom’s Way NHA Partnership Grant Program
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/what-did-a-revolutionary-war-soldier-wear/
LOCATION:Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut St\, Clinton\, 01510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories,Living History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260519T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260519T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T150339Z
CREATED:20260430T150339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T150339Z
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SUMMARY:Women Codebreakers of the Cold War: a presentation & discussion with Jane Healey
DESCRIPTION:Jane Healey’s latest historical fiction is The Women of Arlington Hall\, a book about the brilliant women (and some men) who worked secretly to decode the Soviet communiques to figure out their code system.  Her book is based on extensive research that has only been declassified in the past twenty years\, long after the last of the codebreakers have died. \nBooks will be available for sale\, but come for the history behind the story.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/women-codebreakers-of-the-cold-war-a-presentation-discussion-with-jane-healey/
LOCATION:Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut St\, Clinton\, 01510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T222453Z
CREATED:20260407T222435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T222453Z
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SUMMARY:Wachusett Reservoir Legends and Lore
DESCRIPTION:Take a deep dive into the history of the Wachusett Reservoir! Includes a look at historical photographs\, annual reports\, and archived scrapbooks showing the engineering marvel of the reservoir system. \nREGISTRATION REQUESTED:  bigelowlibrary.assabetinteractive.com \nDATE: Thursday\, May 14 \nTIME: 6 – 7 PM \nLOCATION: Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut Street\, Clinton\, MA\, 01510 \n  \nPhoto courtesy of MA DCR Division of Water Supply Protection \nThis program is offered by the MA DCR Division of Water Supply Protection and Bigelow Free Public Library 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/wachusett-reservoir-legends-and-lore/
LOCATION:Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut St\, Clinton\, 01510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260513T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260513T193000
DTSTAMP:20260407T145538Z
CREATED:20260227T203036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T145538Z
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SUMMARY:A Personal Conversation in Martha Washington's Bedchamber
DESCRIPTION:Educational Programming delivered in first person (Sandy IS Martha Washington\, as if it were 1784): Spend time with Mrs. Washington as she completes dressing for her day in this interactive and informative program. During the time together\, Mrs. Washington will share news of her family\, and how the current events that her husband is so deeply involved in impacts her family and her developing nation. \nIf you are interested in historic clothing\, and in a founding mother’s story\, this is the conversation for you! \nDATE: Wednesday\, May 13 \nTIME: 6:30 – 7:30 PM \nLOCATION: Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut Street\, Clinton\, MA 01510 \nPart of Bigelow Free Public Library’s Revolution 250 Series\, supported\, in part\, through the Freedom’s Way NHA Partnership Grant Program \n  \n  \nThis program is offered by the Bigelow Free Public Library 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/a-personal-conversation-in-martha-washingtons-bedchamber/
LOCATION:Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut St\, Clinton\, 01510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories,Living History
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T220838Z
CREATED:20260407T220838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T220838Z
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SUMMARY:History of the Construction of the Wachusett Reservoir
DESCRIPTION:Take a deep dive into the history of the Wachusett Reservoir! Includes a look at historical photographs\, annual reports\, and archived scrapbooks showing the engineering marvel of the reservoir system. \nREGISTRATION REQUESTED:  bigelowlibrary.assabetinteractive.com \nDATE: Thursday\, May 7 \nTIME: 6 – 7 PM \nLOCATION: Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut Street\, Clinton\, MA\, 01510 \n  \nPhoto courtesy of MA DCR Division of Water Supply Protection \nThis program is offered by the MA DCR Division of Water Supply Protection and Bigelow Free Public Library 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/history-of-the-construction-of-the-wachusett-reservoir-2/
LOCATION:Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut St\, Clinton\, 01510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260429T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260429T193000
DTSTAMP:20260227T203619Z
CREATED:20260227T200141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T203619Z
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SUMMARY:“In Support of the Army”: How the Housewives of Massachusetts Supported the Continental Troops
DESCRIPTION:It is often said that the army marches on its stomach and it’s just as true during the 18th century as it is today. But how was the army supplied with that food? How was it cooked/processed? And what ways did the food that housewives cooked/processed/preserved in their homes support the Continental Army as it grew from local militia groups at the Battel of Bunker Hill to a full army under General George Washington? \nFoodways historian Stacy Booth will discuss not only how the housewives of Massachusetts provisioned the army in the early years of the Revolutionary War but also how they used food and cooking as ways to protest taxation and the political policies that fanned the flames of a revolution. \nStacy Booth is a foodways historian with almost 20 years of experience reenacting and presenting to the public. She specializes in 17th and 18th century New England foodways presentations and cooking demonstrations. \nShe also runs her business\, Forgotten Recipes (forgotten-recipes.com)\, where she has presented\, cooked at or set up displays for libraries\, museums and historic houses for the past six years. \nPart of Bigelow Free Public Library’s Revolution 250 Series\, supported\, in part\, through the Freedom’s Way NHA Partnership Grant Program
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/in-support-of-the-army-how-the-housewives-of-massachusetts-supported-the-continental-troops/
LOCATION:Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut St\, Clinton\, 01510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories,Living History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260429T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260429T193000
DTSTAMP:20260226T191340Z
CREATED:20260226T191340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T191340Z
UID:33783-1777487400-1777491000@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:In Support of the Army: How the Massachusetts Housewives supported the Continental Troops
DESCRIPTION:It is often said that the army marches on its stomach and it’s just as true during the 18th century as it is today. But how was the army supplied with that food? How was it cooked/processed? And what ways did the food that housewives cooked/processed/preserved in their homes support the Continental Army as it grew from local militia groups at the Battel of Bunker Hill to a full army under General George Washington? \nFoodways historian Stacy Booth will discuss not only how the housewives of Massachusetts provisioned the army in the early years of the Revolutionary War but also how they used food and cooking as ways to protest taxation and the political policies that fanned the flames of a revolution.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/in-support-of-the-army-how-the-massachusetts-housewives-supported-the-continental-troops/
LOCATION:Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut St\, Clinton\, 01510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Revolutionary Stories
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260422T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260422T193000
DTSTAMP:20260227T195909Z
CREATED:20260227T195909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T195909Z
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SUMMARY:All about Tea during Early America
DESCRIPTION:How a tiny dry leaf from the other side of the globe worked its way into the cultural identity of a young nation. \nJoin living history interpreter Audrey Stuck-Girard as she prepares a few cups of 18th-century tea with antique teaware and discusses the ways the beverage impacted cultural traditions\, global trade\, and revolutionary politics in 1700s America. \nAudrey Stuck-Girard is an actor\, costumer\, and living history interpreter who has been portraying Abigail Adams and other historical figures from Revolutionary America for over a decade. A true millennial\, she works a full-time job while fostering several “side-hustles” through her one-woman business\, Cuffed & Coiffed. Audrey collaborates with educators\, historical societies\, and venues of all sizes to create and perform programs on early American history. Additionally\, she has developed some renown as the person to go to for an 18th-century man’s wig. She lives in Boston with her partner and child. \nPart of Bigelow Free Public Library’s Revolution 250 Series\, supported\, in part\, through the Freedom’s Way NHA Partnership Grant Program
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/all-about-tea-during-early-america/
LOCATION:Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut St\, Clinton\, 01510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories,Living History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260415T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260415T193000
DTSTAMP:20260227T203558Z
CREATED:20260226T191341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T203558Z
UID:33778-1776277800-1776281400@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:The Role of the Press in the American Revolution
DESCRIPTION:18th century newspapers and pamphlets were essential to the dissemination of information and were instrumental in fanning the flames of discord on both sides of the revolutionary conflict. However\, how did printers get their information? This interactive program\, with the added component of 18th century material culture items\, focuses on the incredible process of typesetting and the role that printing and propaganda played in the pivotal events leading up to the American Revolution. \nMichele Gabrielson is a local history teacher and historic interpreter of the 18th century. When she is not teaching in the classroom\, Michele can be found leading tours\, lectures\, and demonstrations at historic sites in the greater Boston area. She specializes in interpreting the history of colonial women printers\, the stories of loyalist refugees\, and of 18th century chocolate makers! \nPart of Bigelow Free Public Library’s Revolution 250 Series\, supported\, in part\, through the Freedom’s Way NHA Partnership Grant Program
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/the-role-of-the-press-in-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut St\, Clinton\, 01510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Revolutionary Stories
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTSTAMP:20260226T191339Z
CREATED:20260226T191339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T191339Z
UID:33788-1775520000-1778284799@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Renaissance Science: Magic and Medicine in Harry Potter's World
DESCRIPTION:The Bigelow Library will be hosting this exhibit from the National Library of Medicine.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/renaissance-science-magic-and-medicine-in-harry-potters-world/
LOCATION:Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut St\, Clinton\, 01510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260328T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260329T140000
DTSTAMP:20260226T191342Z
CREATED:20260226T191342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T191342Z
UID:33768-1774717200-1774792800@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:All Ages Mini-Golf in the Library
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Bigelow Library are once again hosting a short course in the Bigelow Library in Clinton.  Friday evening & Saturday mid-day!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/all-ages-mini-golf-in-the-library/
LOCATION:Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut St\, Clinton\, 01510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260318T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260318T193000
DTSTAMP:20260227T203528Z
CREATED:20260226T191342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T203528Z
UID:33761-1773856800-1773862200@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Calligraphy that Inspired a Nation: Learn to Write like America's founders
DESCRIPTION:Who was the calligrapher that wrote the Declaration of Independence? How did they write during the American Revolution? What tools did they use? What lettering style? Can I write like they did? \nWe will explore these questions and more in this hands-on 90-minute program with calligrapher\, Debby Reelitz! Participants will get the opportunity to write in script\, use a dip nib and ink and scribe a line from the Declaration of Independence. \nFor almost 30 years\, Debby Reelitz has been a professional calligrapher\, creating awards\, gifts\, commissions\, chalkboards\, writing on walls\, engraving\, teaching and much more. She lives in North Granby\, Connecticut. Information can be found at her website. \nPart of Bigelow Free Public Library’s Revolution 250 Series\, supported\, in part\, through the Freedom’s Way NHA Partnership Grant Program
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/calligraphy-that-inspired-a-nation-learn-to-write-like-americas-founders-2/
LOCATION:Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut St\, Clinton\, 01510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Revolutionary Stories,Workshops & Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240508T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240508T193000
DTSTAMP:20240423T203709Z
CREATED:20240423T203709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T203709Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to Beekeeping
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introduction to beekeeping! The presentation will include: \n\nIntroduction – presenter’s background and experience\nA bee or not a bee – the difference between “good” bees and “bad” bees\nStarting a hive – where to get your first bees\nPhysical structure of a hive – put a hive together in the classroom and show the equipment needed to work in a hive\nColony and organization – the boys\, the girls\, and the queen\nBee chores in and out of the hive – from the day they are born until they die\nCollecting honey – from the hive to the bottle (samples)\nImportance of pollination – how important they are to our ecosystem\nConclusion (Q & A)\n\nRegistration is required. \n  \nThis program is offered by the Bigelow Free Public Library 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/intro-to-beekeeping/
LOCATION:Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut St\, Clinton\, 01510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240504T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240504T123000
DTSTAMP:20240423T203135Z
CREATED:20240423T203135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T203135Z
UID:21145-1714822200-1714825800@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Ukulele
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a new hobby? Ukulele J will teach an intro class at the library. We’ll start with two classes and move on from there! She has six ukes to loan out during class\, but feel free to bring your own. \nRegistration is required. \nPhoto courtesy of Jodie Rachman \n  \nThis program is offered by the Bigelow Free Public Library 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/intro-to-ukulele/2024-05-04/
LOCATION:Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut St\, Clinton\, 01510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Workshops & Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230510T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230510T193000
DTSTAMP:20230421T165721Z
CREATED:20230421T165721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T165721Z
UID:17651-1683743400-1683747000@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:MicroAdventures in Central Mass
DESCRIPTION:Get out and explore with adventurous day trips to islands\, waterfalls\, abandoned towns/settlements\, to spot/track wildlife\, and hiking/kayaking opportunities. \n\nHikes with great views\nKayak & canoe trips\nWaterfalls\nWildlife tracking/spotting\nDunes hikes\n“Island” adventures\nAbandoned towns\n\nExperienced hiker and outdoorswoman Alison O’Leary provides a tour of a dozen day trip options in MA that are sure to excite your family and provide memories for years to come. \nAlison is an outdoors authors and adventurer familiar with many parks and trails in Massachusetts. She is coauthor of the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Best Day Hikes Near Boston and Inns and Adventures\, as well as several nonfiction history books. \n  \nThis program is offered by Bigelow Free Public Library and Clinton Parks & Recreation 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/microadventures-in-central-mass/
LOCATION:Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut St\, Clinton\, 01510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230427T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230427T193000
DTSTAMP:20230329T152230Z
CREATED:20230329T152211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T152230Z
UID:17326-1682620200-1682623800@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:History of Matryoska Dolls
DESCRIPTION:An iconic shape\, vivid colors\, and a whimsical face. For over a century\, the matryoshka doll has captured the interest and delight of adults and children alike. Recognized all over the world as the quintessential Russian souvenir\, the dolls provide a fascinating glimpse into the many facets of Russian culture. From the doll’s humble beginnings as a children’s toy to a collectible work of art\, this program explores the evolution of the doll\, with an emphasis on the folktale and storytelling dolls. \nPresented by Laura Garrity-Arquitt in cooperation with the Museum of Russian Icons
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/history-of-matryoska-dolls/
LOCATION:Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut St\, Clinton\, 01510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230426T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230426T193000
DTSTAMP:20230301T125508Z
CREATED:20230301T125508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T125508Z
UID:16715-1682533800-1682537400@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:LIVE MUSIC: Melodious Zach
DESCRIPTION:You don’t want to miss this fun musical event. \nMelodious Zach has been performing music professionally since 2004\, with over 100 ASCAP-registered songs to his credit\, and 89 released song recordings. In 2020\, his music video “Hum It” was featured on NH Chronicle\, followed up by NH Magazine’s featuring his “20 Greatest Hits!” which was a #1 album on Amazon’s new Bubblegum CD chart. \nMelodious Zach is local & unique.  A movie producer & writer as well as a musician!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/live-music-melodious-zach/
LOCATION:Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut St\, Clinton\, 01510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230406T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230406T193000
DTSTAMP:20230301T125743Z
CREATED:20230301T125743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230301T125743Z
UID:16712-1680805800-1680809400@freedomsway.org
SUMMARY:Women of '76: an Historical Performance
DESCRIPTION:Meet five women who witnessed–and in some cases\, changed–the course of the American Revolution. \nWATCH: Women of ’76 from Rita Parisi on Vimeo.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/women-of-76-an-historical-performance/
LOCATION:Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut St\, Clinton\, 01510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History,Performances
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230323T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230323T193000
DTSTAMP:20230301T130013Z
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SUMMARY:Politics with Principles: First Female Cabinet Secretary Frances Perkins LIVE!
DESCRIPTION:Politics with Principles: First Female Cabinet Secretary Frances Perkins \nShe was a confidante of FDR\, the first female Cabinet Secretary\, and object of admiration and contempt from her male contemporaries. Frances Perkins dedicated her career to providing exploited working men\, woman\, and children with safe\, humane workplaces. She pushed through legislation to reduce crushing work-week hours\, developed a fire-safety code in New York that became a model for the country\, and created Social Security. And there’s more. \nWalk through the personal and professional trials and triumphs of this heroic\, principled politician\, wife\, and mother. Discover her secrets to building alliances and staring down bullies to help make government a champion for working people and retirees. \nMore than a lecture\, this first-person account of Frances Perkins will make history come to life. Appropriate during Women’s History Month. \nFunded with a grant from the Clinton Cultural Council
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/politics-with-principles-first-female-cabinet-secretary-frances-perkins-live/
LOCATION:Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut St\, Clinton\, 01510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Living History,Performances,Talks
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SUMMARY:Boston African American National Historic Site Presents 'Explore The Black Heritage Trail' via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a virtual lunchtime lecture from the Boston African American National Historic Site\, entitled “Explore the Black Heritage Trail.” \nThe Black Heritage Trail showcases residences and community buildings associated with a Black community that thrived on\, and near\, the north slope of Beacon Hill before\, during\, and after the American Civil War. Throughout that time\, this community struggled and organized for equal rights and access to equal education. Community members championed the movement to abolish slavery and even housed freedom seekers on their journey along the Underground Railroad. \nLed by National Park Ranger Shawn Quigley. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/boston-african-american-national-historic-site-presents-explore-the-black-heritage-trail-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Longfellow House-Washington's HQ National Historic Site Present 'Past & Present Here Unite' via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a virtual lunchtime lecture from the Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site in Cambridge\, entitled “Past and Present Here Unite: An Introduction to Longfellow House-Washington’s Headquarters NHS.” \nWhat does a home reveal about its occupants\, and about our shared history? The Vassall-Craigie-Longfellow House bears witness to the history of slavery in New England and the early free Black community of Cambridge\, and George Washington’s development as a leader. In the 19th century\, it became the home of famed poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow\, and a hub of literary and artistic life. More recently\, the house reveals a rich history of the historic preservation movement. Learn more about this unique public resource\, reopening for the season in May 2023. \nLed by Longfellow House Public Programs Manager Emily Levine. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/longfellow-house-washingtons-hq-national-historic-site-present-past-present-here-unite-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Live Music with Jeff Snow "The Softer Side of Celtic"
DESCRIPTION:The Softer Side of Celtic combines the music\, stories and a wee bit of history from Scotland\, Ireland and England into a program that will keep you on the edge of your seat. There will be singing\, laughing\, clapping and perhaps a bit of foot stomping.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/live-music-with-jeff-snow-the-softer-side-of-celtic/
LOCATION:Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut St\, Clinton\, 01510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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SUMMARY:Chinese Acrobat
DESCRIPTION:Li Liu was born in the city of Shenyang in The Northeast of China. At the age of six she began her acrobatic training\, and the following year she was chosen to attend The Chinese National Circus School in the capitol city of Beijing. While in Beijing she trained for eight hours a day until she was 16. \nFor many years Ms. Liu traveled extensively throughout Europe\, Africa and Asia with The Liaoning Acrobatic Arts Troupe. She performed with Zirkus Knie in Switzerland\, Circus Krone in Germany and with countless other touring shows in Italy\, Holland\, France\, South Africa\, Singapore\, Japan and Indonesia. \nShe came to the United States in 2000 with Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus and toured all over the US for two years. She has been living in the US and working as a freelance performer since 2003. She is a regular on the NBA & WNBA half-time circuits and is also is a featured performer on Princess Cruise Lines. In September of 2010 Li appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman. \nRegistration required—click here.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/chinese-acrobat/
LOCATION:Bigelow Free Public Library\, 54 Walnut St\, Clinton\, 01510\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performances
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