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SUMMARY:Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Concord\, MA
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for Saturday\, July 11 at 1:00 PM\, when the Wright Tavern presents Declaring Independence: Then & Now at First Parish in Concord (20 Lexington Road). Additional details forthcoming. \nDeclaring Independence: Then & Now brings to life the Declaration of Independence as a forum for civic dialogue and engagement through a forty-minute performance and ensuing moderated community conversation. The script\, written by public historian Mary B. Fuhrer\, utilizes primary source material researched by citizen historians to reveal how individuals within Massachusetts towns debated and responded to the question of independence in the spring and summer of 1776\, followed by an annotated reading of the Declaration itself. \nIn commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence\, 15 community-hosted performances are scheduled across the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area during the spring and summer of 2026. Find a performance near you! \nDeclaring Independence: Then & Now is supported\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/declaring-independence-concord/
LOCATION:First Parish in Concord\, 20 Lexington Rd\, Concord\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Declaring Independence: Then & Now,Performances
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SUMMARY:200th Anniversary Townwide Celebration of Lafayette’s 1824 Farewell Tour in Concord
DESCRIPTION:On September 2\, 2024\, Concord\, Lexington\, Boston\, and other towns will celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour of America. Here is a description of the purpose and plans for this opportunity to recognize this major event as an integral part of the 250th celebrations of the start of the American War for Independence. \nWhy This Is Important\nIn 1824\, President James Monroe invited General Lafayette of France to come to America and honor those who fought for and supported the War for Independence. France’s role was critical to George Washington and the American forces in the defeat of the British. Without their aid\, it is unlikely we would have prevailed. Like now\, those times were full of serious political polarization\, and President Monroe wanted Lafayette to bring unity through our recognition and appreciation of the French’s contributions. This will also be an opportunity to broaden historical perceptions of the Revolution to be more inclusive of the contributions of African Americans\, women\, immigrants\, and indigenous peoples. This commemorative event gives us the impetus for reflection and discussion of Concord’s legacy and future. According to historian David Hackett Fischer\, “With much encouragement from his friend the Marquis de Lafayette\, Washington’s thinking on race and slavery changed.” Lafayette had a profound impact on the early development of the United States. \nOverview of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour in 2024 – September 2 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM\nThe American Friends of Lafayette (AFL) is planning and organizing this twenty-five-day (August 16 – September 9) tour\, including reenactors and events in over 40 towns. Each town\, including Concord\, will create its own ceremonies and coordinate the entry and exit of Lafayette’s entourage. Concord’s visit will be on Monday\, September 2\, 2024\, (Labor Day Holiday) from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Lafayette will be arriving from Lexington. Our program for this day will include: \n\n\nConcord’s militia will greet him and march with him to First Parish/Wright Tavern. \n\n\nTents and a welcoming party will greet Lafayette with a welcome statement from Samuel Hoar\, descendent of the original greeter of Lafayette to Concord. \n\n\nWe will have a wreath-laying ceremony by the Daughters of the American Revolution \n\n\nPresentations in First Parish will reflect Lafayette vision and values for America: \n\n\nRobert A. Gross\, historian and author\, \n\n\nJen Turner\, Executive Director of the Robbins House\, and \n\n\nSam Williams\, Executive Director of the Prison Outreach Project. \n\n\n\n\nMusic will be provided by Anderson Manual of First Parish in Concord \n\n\nA reception will follow in the Wright Tavern \n\n\n*For those looking to join us virtually through zoom\, please register here to get the zoom link.* \nCome and Join Us\nFor more information\, contact Shelley Hawks or the Wright Tavern Legacy Trust at info@wrighttavern.org. \n  \nImage: Portrait of Marquis de Lafayette\, Special Collections\, Washington & Lee University\, Lexington\, VA \n  \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! \nLearn 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/200th-anniversary-townwide-celebration-of-lafayettes-1824-farewell-tour-in-concord/
LOCATION:First Parish in Concord\, 20 Lexington Rd\, Concord\, 01742\, United States
CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories,Exhibits,Living History,Performances,Open House
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