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SUMMARY:Robert H. Hawkins Storytelling Event with acclaimed historian Sean Osborne
DESCRIPTION:Join Rediscover Mapledale at Stow Acres Country Club\, 58 Randall Road Stow\, MA Saturday\, February 7th\, 2026 starting at 3pm\n\n\n\n3pm Storytelling Event\nRobert H. Hawkins – For most of the 20th century successful Black businessmen and their families did not have equal access to recreational facilities in the United States of America. This civil rights infringement was also a business opportunity. Hear how Robert H. Hawkins used his love of golf to become the first African American to design\, operate\, and manage a country club in the United States. Starting in 1926\, his Mapledale Golf Club in Stow\, Mass. hosted three straight national championships for Black golfers.\n\n\n\nStoryteller\nSean Osborne is a public historian and storyteller who enjoys sharing his research through stories\, documentaries\, animated shorts and exhibitions. He has performed in schools\, museums\, and the workplace.\n\n\n\nAnnual Meeting\nFollowing the storytelling event about Robert H. Hawkins\, join us for Rediscover Mapledale’s Annual Meeting where we discuss new business\, vote in advisory positions on our board\, and welcome new members.\n\n\n\nThis event was made possible thanks to Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area and the Mass Cultural Council. Hosted by Rediscover Mapledale\, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with the long-lasting vision to continue to commemorate Black history in Stow\, Massachusetts.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/robert-h-hawkins-storytelling-event-with-acclaimed-historian-sean-osborne/
LOCATION:Stow Acres\, 58 Randall Rd\, Stow\, MA\, 01775
CATEGORIES:Talks
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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:CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER: Sunset Stroll of Stow Acres
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO UNFAVORABLE WEATHER CONDITIONS.\n \nJoin the Board of Rediscover Mapledale for a walk on the ground of Stow Acres to explore the Story of Mapledale Country Club. \nDATE: Friday\, May 9th \nTIME: 6:30 – 7:30 PM \nLOCATION: Stow Acres\, 58 Randall Road\, Stow\, MA 01775 \n  \nThis program is offered by Rediscover Mapledale 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/sunset-stroll-of-stow-acres/
LOCATION:Stow Acres\, 58 Randall Rd\, Stow\, MA\, 01775
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Walks & Hikes
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