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  • The Road Where It Happened: Revolution Comes to Menotomy

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    Old Schwamb Mill 17 Mill Lane, Arlington, MA, United States

    How did prehistoric geological forces create the landscape of Menotomy? Did the narrow corridor of Battle Road between steep hillsides at the Foot of the Rocks influence the outcome of the American Revolution? Who were the people of Menotomy who played a role on that critical day of April 19, 1775? These are some of […]

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  • The Road Where It Happened: Revolution Comes to Menotomy

    Recurring
    Old Schwamb Mill 17 Mill Lane, Arlington, MA, United States

    How did prehistoric geological forces create the landscape of Menotomy? Did the narrow corridor of Battle Road between steep hillsides at the Foot of the Rocks influence the outcome of the American Revolution? Who were the people of Menotomy who played a role on that critical day of April 19, 1775? These are some of […]

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  • The Road Where It Happened: Revolution Comes to Menotomy

    Recurring
    Old Schwamb Mill 17 Mill Lane, Arlington, MA, United States

    How did prehistoric geological forces create the landscape of Menotomy? Did the narrow corridor of Battle Road between steep hillsides at the Foot of the Rocks influence the outcome of the American Revolution? Who were the people of Menotomy who played a role on that critical day of April 19, 1775? These are some of […]

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  • RESCHEDULED TO 5/27: Painting the Town 250: Curators’ Talk & Reception

    Old Schwamb Mill 17 Mill Lane, Arlington, MA, United States

    The Old Schwamb Mill is partnering with ArtsArlington to show examples of diverse public art projects to be installed around Arlington as part of the 250th commemoration of the American Revolution. The exhibition will be on view through May 31. The artworks include 12 commemorative banners on light poles along Mass Ave., painted horses and […]

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  • The Road Where It Happened: Revolution Comes to Menotomy

    Recurring
    Old Schwamb Mill 17 Mill Lane, Arlington, MA, United States

    How did prehistoric geological forces create the landscape of Menotomy? Did the narrow corridor of Battle Road between steep hillsides at the Foot of the Rocks influence the outcome of the American Revolution? Who were the people of Menotomy who played a role on that critical day of April 19, 1775? These are some of […]

    Free
  • The Road Where It Happened: Revolution Comes to Menotomy

    Recurring
    Old Schwamb Mill 17 Mill Lane, Arlington, MA, United States

    How did prehistoric geological forces create the landscape of Menotomy? Did the narrow corridor of Battle Road between steep hillsides at the Foot of the Rocks influence the outcome of the American Revolution? Who were the people of Menotomy who played a role on that critical day of April 19, 1775? These are some of […]

    Free
  • The Road Where It Happened: Revolution Comes to Menotomy

    Recurring
    Old Schwamb Mill 17 Mill Lane, Arlington, MA, United States

    How did prehistoric geological forces create the landscape of Menotomy? Did the narrow corridor of Battle Road between steep hillsides at the Foot of the Rocks influence the outcome of the American Revolution? Who were the people of Menotomy who played a role on that critical day of April 19, 1775? These are some of […]

    Free
  • Arlington 250 Program for Children at Old Schwamb Mill

    Old Schwamb Mill 17 Mill Lane, Arlington, MA, United States

    An arts and crafts program for children ages 5-10 highlighting the Arlington 250 celebration and the history of Menotomy. https://freedomsway.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/REV-STORIES_logo-mark_square.png 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.

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  • The Road Where It Happened: Revolution Comes to Menotomy

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    Old Schwamb Mill 17 Mill Lane, Arlington, MA, United States

    April 19-21, 2025 — 10AM-4PM The Mill will be open for tours and for viewing the exhibit The Road Where It Happened: Revolution Comes to Menotomy throughout the weekend of 250th celebrations that mark the start of the American Revolution. Reenactments and special events will be held in Lexington and Concord on April 19, and […]

    Free
  • The Road Where It Happened: Revolution Comes to Menotomy

    Recurring
    Old Schwamb Mill 17 Mill Lane, Arlington, MA, United States

    April 19-21, 2025 — 10AM-4PM The Mill will be open for tours and for viewing the exhibit The Road Where It Happened: Revolution Comes to Menotomy throughout the weekend of 250th celebrations that mark the start of the American Revolution. Reenactments and special events will be held in Lexington and Concord on April 19, and […]

    Free
  • The Road Where It Happened: Revolution Comes to Menotomy

    Recurring
    Old Schwamb Mill 17 Mill Lane, Arlington, MA, United States

    April 19-21, 2025 — 10AM-4PM The Mill will be open for tours and for viewing the exhibit The Road Where It Happened: Revolution Comes to Menotomy throughout the weekend of 250th celebrations that mark the start of the American Revolution. Reenactments and special events will be held in Lexington and Concord on April 19, and […]

    Free
  • “Historic Reproduction Frames” A Talk with Allison Jackson, Frame Conservator, Harvard Art Museums

    Old Schwamb Mill 17 Mill Lane, Arlington, MA, United States

    This talk will focus on a selection of historic reproduction frames that have been made at the Old Schwamb Mill for the Harvard Art Museums over the past decade. Allison Jackson is a second-generation gilding conservator and was appointed the Straus Center’s first frame conservator. In 2012, she began preparing the frame collection for the […]

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