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A Snapshot of Acton’s Early Black Residents

Acton Town Hall 472 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Please join local historians Bob Pion, Bill Klauer, and Anne Forbes discussing recent discoveries about Acton’s early Black residents. Black citizens were among the residents here when Acton first became a town in 1735 and several fought in the Revolution at the Concord Bridge and other important New England battles. This talk is the twelfth in the series sponsored by the Acton 250 Committee leading up to April 19, 2025. All welcome in Room 204 of Acton Town Hall. For recordings of prior Acton 250 lectures, see https://www.actonma.gov/803/Acton-250th-Events.

Free

Acton 250: A Sculptor Speaks for Her Statues

Acton Town Hall 472 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Nationally renowned sculptor and Acton resident Meredith Bergmann produced inspiring monuments to many great Americans. Her artistic process includes learning about each figure as she creates the bronze statue. Phillis Wheatley (c. 1753 - December 5, 1784), whose bronze statue appears in the Boston Women's Memorial in Boston, is one such monument. She is considered the first African American author of a published book of poetry. Come learn about Phillis and Meredith's other subjects.  This talk is the 13th in the series sponsored by the Acton 250 Committee leading up to April 19, 2025. All are welcome in Room 204

Free

Acton 250: Spies and Military Intelligence

Acton Town Hall 472 Main St, Acton, MA, United States

Noted author and historian J. L. Bell will discuss the key role of military intelligence and spies before the momentous battle at Concord and how the colonials also effectively disseminated news of the outcome. Besides his writing, John maintains boston1775.blogspot.com/ , the Boston 1775 blog which offers daily helpings of history, analysis, and unabashed gossip about Revolutionary New England.  This talk is the 14th in the series sponsored by the Acton 250 Committee leading up to April 19, 2025. All are welcome in Room 204 of Acton Town Hall. For recordings of prior Acton 250 lectures, see https://www.actonma.gov/803/Acton-250th-Events.

Free