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SUMMARY:Before He Was Count Rumford: Benjamin Thompson’s American Youth
DESCRIPTION:Even as a teenager and young man\, Woburn’s own Benjamin Thompson was intelligent\, ambitious\, and full of trouble. This talk tracks the future count through his failed apprenticeships (he blew himself up only once) to his youthful marriage\, dealings with royal governors\, and first known affair. The outbreak of war in Massachusetts presented young Thompson with bigger dangers—and opportunities. \nThis talk is being presented by J. L. Bell. J. L. Bell is the author of The Road to Concord: How Four Stolen Cannon Ignited the Revolutionary War (Westholme\, 2016). He maintains the Boston1775.net website\, dedicated to history\, analysis\, and unabashed gossip about the start of the American Revolution in New England. His other historical writing includes Gen. George Washington’s Home and Headquarters—Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, a comprehensive study for the National Park Service\, and contributions to Todd Andrlik’s Reporting the Revolutionary War (Sourcebooks\, 2012)\, James Marten’s Children in Colonial America (New York University Press\, 2007)\, and many journals and magazines. He has been elected a Fellow of the Massachusetts Historical Society\, a Fellow of the American Antiquarian Society\, and a Member of the Colonial Society of Massachusetts. \nDATE: Tuesday\, May 12 \nTIME: 6:30 – 8 PM \nLOCATION: Woburn Public Library\, 45 Pleasant Street\, Woburn\, MA 01801 \nACCESS: Venus is accessible. \n  \n  \nThis program is offered by Woburn 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/before-he-was-count-rumford-benjamin-thompsons-american-youth/
LOCATION:Woburn Public Library\, 45 Pleasant Street\, Woburn\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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SUMMARY:Abigail Adams & the Daughters of Liberty
DESCRIPTION:The time is January 1774. Carol Cohen\, playing the role of Abigail Adams\, invites a group of women to Boston for a “Spinning Bee”. These were meetings where the Daughters of Liberty gathered to discuss matters of concern to colonists while they spun yarn that could be woven into fabric. The audience is part of the meeting where Abigail introduces several of the women present such as historian and author Mercy Otis Warren\, poet Phillis Wheatley and Sarah Fulton the “mother” of the Boston Tea Party. \nThe interactive program includes both first person portrayal and multimedia presentation. Following an “up close visit” with Abigail Adams. Participants will learn more about her time in Boston in the years leading up to the Declaration of Independence. Included will be stories about women who joined Abigail as important players working along side her in forging a path to Independence from Britain. Those who attend will leave with a fresh perspective on the role of woman during the time leading up to the Declaration of Independence. \nLight refreshments will be served. This is an in-person event and will be held in the Fireplace South Gallery\, In Person at Woburn Public Library. \nDATE: Tuesday\, May 6th \nTIME: 6:00 — 7:00 PM \nLOCATION: Woburn Public Library\, 45 Pleasant Street\, Woburn\, MA 01801 \nACCESSIBILITY: The venue is fully ADA-compliant. \n  \nThis program is offered by Woburn 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/abigail-adams-and-the-daughters-of-liberty/
LOCATION:Woburn Public Library\, 45 Pleasant Street\, Woburn\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Living History,Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230513T150000
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SUMMARY:Woburn's Road to Revolution
DESCRIPTION:In the City of Woburn\, Massachusetts\, we are fortunate to have a section of the ancient road used by the Woburn Militia\, led by Major Loammi Baldwin\, as they marched toward Lexington on April 19\, 1775\, answering the alarm and call to arms. \nOriginally called Sawpit Lane when it was laid out by the Founders in 1644 and now referred to as Battle March Road\, it stills exists\, much the same as it was in the 18th century\, never having been paved or altered since that time. \nIn celebration of this historical site\, and to raise awareness of the project to restore and preserve it\, the Woburn Historical Commission will present “Woburn’s Road to Revolution” in the Richardson Gallery at the Woburn Public Library (a National Historic Landmark). \nThrough short scenes reenacted by costumed living history interpreters and narrators\, this program will tell the history of Battle March Road and stories of Woburn residents on April 19\, 1775\, the day the American Revolutionary War began. \nThe program will run twice\, from 3:00-3:45 PM and again from 4:00-4:45 PM. \n \nThis program is offered by the Woburn Historical Commission and Woburn 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/woburns-road-to-revolution-2/2023-05-13/
LOCATION:Woburn Public Library\, 45 Pleasant Street\, Woburn\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Living History,Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Woburn Historical Commission":MAILTO:HistoricalCommission@cityofwoburn.com
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SUMMARY:Nature Talk: Beautiful Butterflies
DESCRIPTION:From the large Eastern tiger swallowtail and colorful monarch to the tiny spring azure\, there is a huge range of size\, color and patterns in New England butterfly species. What makes a good butterfly habitat? How do you attract more of these beautiful animals? Find out more about our local butterflies and what brings them to our neighborhoods. Experience the sights of some of our most beautiful seasonal creatures! Presented by Joy from the Joys of Nature. \nREGISTRATION REQUIRED: Please register online at http://wpl.pub/beautifulbutterflies \nThis program is offered by Woburn 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!  \n  \n 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/nature-talk-beautiful-butterflies/
LOCATION:Woburn Public Library\, 45 Pleasant Street\, Woburn\, MA\, 01886\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Talks
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SUMMARY:Woburn's Road to Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Through short scenes acted out by costumed living history interpreters and narrators\, “Woburn’s Road to Revolution” will tell the history of Woburn‘s Battle March Road and some of the stories of Woburn residents and events that took place in or were related to Woburn leading up to\, on\, or shortly after April 19\, 1775\, the day the American Revolutionary War began. \nThe program will run twice\, from 3-4 PM and again from 4-5 PM in the Richardson Gallery at Woburn Public Library. \n \nThis program is offered by the Woburn Historical Commission\, Woburn Historical Society\, and Woburn 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/woburns-road-to-revolution/2022-05-14/
LOCATION:Woburn Public Library\, 45 Pleasant Street\, Woburn\, MA\, 01886\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Woburn Historical Commission":MAILTO:HistoricalCommission@cityofwoburn.com
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