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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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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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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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