Acton 250

Join the Acton 250 Committee and Freedom's Way National Heritage Area for a play recounting when the Acton Town Meeting put its support behind the proposed Declaration of Independence that took place on June 14th, 1776. Based on historical research, Acton, along with several communities, will take part in this series commemorating the momentum behind the Declaration of Independence. Visit Acton-MA.gov/250 and https://freedomsway.org/ for more information. Light Refreshments Will Be Served. Parking can be found at the Church, behind the Fire Station, and behind Town Hall.

Join local historian Amy Cole at the Acton Memorial Library as she discusses highlights as well as lesser-known aspects of East Acton's history. East Acton is a well-preserved time capsule of Acton’s history. Although not formally classified as a Historic District, the village of East Acton played a significant role in the development of Acton. Topics include Native American history, the role Nashoba Brook, the importance of Captain Joseph Robbins and his family, Woodlawn Cemetery, and more. This lecture is sponsored by Acton 250 and the Acton Memorial Library. Space is limited and registration is required. Please register at https://tinyurl.com/June27-Acton250