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150th Anniversary of the Birth of Finland’s President Oskari Tokoi: How he came to live in Fitchburg

Fitchburg Historical Society 781 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA, United States

This is a talk about the life of the first president of Finland after the country freed itself from Russian Control. Born 150 years ago on May 15, Oskari Tokoi lived and worked in Finnish communities before coming to Fitchburg, Massachusetts to write and edit at the city's Finnish-language newspaper. This talk about episodes in […]

Free

Neighbors and Partners: Just Policing

Fitchburg Historical Society 781 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA, United States

Talk and book signing by authors Edward F. Cronin and Dayna Kendall, on their book: Just Policing, My Journey to Police Reform. This discussion will look at reform and the move toward equity and a community-based approach to policing in the late 1990's and early 2000 in Fitchburg Massachusetts. Cronin is the retired Chief of […]

Free

Monuments and Architectural Treasures on Main Street

Fitchburg Historical Society 781 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA, United States

This walking tour in Fitchburg will explore the Upper Common and nearby Monument Park to see the monuments, buildings and artworks that have stood witness in this central Massachusetts industrial and cultural center, from the late 1700's to today. Discover townhouses, institutional and commercial buildings, some over 200 years old...monuments from the Civil War era, […]

Free

Celebrate! Fitchburg’s Historic Preservation

Fitchburg Legislative Building 700 Main Street, Fitchburg, United States

May is Preservation Month! Learn about the importance of historic preservation to Fitchburg's urban revitalization and celebrate ongoing preservation work in the City. Reinvestment in historic resources creates resilient neighborhoods that promote the reuse of existing infrastructure, support areas that are walkable and energy efficient, and enhance community livability.   This program is offered by […]

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