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SUMMARY:South Acton Mill Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join tour guide Amy Cole for a walking tour of South Acton’s historic Mill Corner. You will learn about Acton’s earliest colonial settlement and its development into a hub of industry and commerce\, while also learning about the people\, the places and the practices that shaped our town’s\, as well as our nation’s\, history. \nSpace is limited and registration is required. \nRegister at: tinyurl.com/May16-Acton250. Registrants will be emailed parking and meeting details
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/south-acton-mill-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Faulkner House\, 5 High Street\, Acton\, 01720
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T150000
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SUMMARY:Acton 250: South Acton walking tour with Amy Cole
DESCRIPTION:Join professional tour leader and Acton resident Amy Cole on a walking tour of South Acton. \nThe walk is free\, but you must register as the walk is limited to 25 people. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/Apr25-Acton250. \nYou will receive details on parking\, and where to meet closer to April 25th. \nProfessional tour leader Amy Cole grew up near Acton Center and has a wide ranging-interest in Acton’s unique history. \nExploring South Acton’s historic Mill Corner provides insight into the area’s earliest colonial settlement and its transformation into a\ncenter of industry and commerce. \nPlease see https://www.actonma.gov/250 for more programming information.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/acton-250-south-acton-walking-tour-with-amy-cole/
LOCATION:Provided after registration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T220000
DTSTAMP:20260526T081907
CREATED:20260411T134411Z
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SUMMARY:Acton 250: Isaac Davis Brown Ale release party
DESCRIPTION:Join the Acton 250 Committee for its Isaac Davis Brown Ale 3rd Release Party \nThe Acton Minutemen will join us at 6 PM for a Musket Demonstration on this special occasion! \nHave you tried the Acton 250 Committee’s Isaac Davis Brown Ale? Join the Acton 250 Committee April 17th at Dirigible Brewing Company as we reintroduce our commemorative ale in time for the 250th celebration of American Independence. This ale is representative of one beer style available to the colonial patriots. \nDirigible Brewing will have this on draft\, in cans\, and on cask. \nFood trucks will be on site.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/acton-250-isaac-davis-brown-ale-release-party/
LOCATION:Dirigible Brewing Company\, 24 Porter Rd\, Littleton\, MA\, 01460\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T081907
CREATED:20260318T233805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T131805Z
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SUMMARY:Acton 250 Presents: Walking tour with Amy Cole
DESCRIPTION:Professional tour leader Amy Cole grew up near Acton Center and has a wide ranging-interest in Acton’s unique history. Walking Acton’s historic civic center\, you will learn about the people\, places and practices that shaped the town’s history and our nation’s as well. Topics include Native American history\, the role of the church\, the importance of Captain Isaac Davis and the Acton Minutemen\, nearby historic buildings\, memorials and more. \nThe walk is free\, but you must register as the walk is limited to 25 people. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/Apr11-Acton250 \nThe tour will begin at 1:00PM inside the Acton Memorial Library\, in the first floor meeting room. \nPlease see https://www.actonma.gov/250 for more programming information. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/acton-250-presents-walking-tour-with-amy-cole/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main St.\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T201500
DTSTAMP:20260526T081907
CREATED:20251210T131736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T131736Z
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SUMMARY:Henry Knox’s Trek from Ticonderoga: Myths\, Realities\, and Results for Boston
DESCRIPTION:In early 1776\, the young Continental Army colonel Henry Knox moved dozens of heavy cannons and mortars from Lake Champlain to the siege lines around Boston; one of the most famous stories from the Revolutionary War. And like many famous stories\, it embodies a fair amount of legend and lore. This talk sorts out what we know\, what we only think we know\, and what we should know about how Knox brought this “noble train of artillery” that helped to make all of Massachusetts independent. \nJ. L. Bell maintains the Boston1775.net website\, offering daily helpings of history\, analysis\, and unabashed gossip about Revolutionary New England. He is the author of “The Road to Concord: How Four Stolen Cannon Ignited the Revolutionary War.” John is working on a new book about the difficult first year of the Continental artillery force. \nRemote Participation: You can watch live on YouTube at Acton TV http://tinyurl.com/Acton-TV. Recordings will be available at Acton TV https://actontv.org/ and on our website https://www.actonma.gov/250 where you’ll find all programming information and a link to our commemorative store
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/henry-knoxs-trek-from-ticonderoga-myths-realities-and-results-for-boston/
LOCATION:Acton Town Hall\, Room 204\, 472 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T203000
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CREATED:20251123T120944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T120944Z
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SUMMARY:Acton 250: “I Screamed with All My Might” – The Civilians Trapped Behind the Boston Siege Lines
DESCRIPTION:In the aftermath of the Battles of Lexington and Concord in 1775\, numerous civilians found themselves trapped within Boston\, encircled by the newly formed Massachusetts Grand Army. The constant fear of an American assault\, coupled with outbreaks of disease and the erosion of civil liberties under martial rule fostered an atmosphere of desperation. The experiences of those trapped behind enemy lines unveil another dimension of the Revolution: the quiet endurance of ordinary men\, women\, and children who faced hunger\, fear\, and hardship in their struggle to survive.  Author and Historian Alexander Cain will explain this difficult period on history. \nRemote Participation: You can watch live on YouTube at Acton TV http://tinyurl.com/Acton-TV. Recordings will be available at Acton TV https://actontv.org/ and on our website https://www.actonma.gov/250.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/acton-250-i-screamed-with-all-my-might-the-civilians-trapped-behind-the-boston-siege-lines/
LOCATION:Acton Town Hall\, Room 204\, 472 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T190000
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CREATED:20251022T212429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T155305Z
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SUMMARY:Acton 250: British Naval Power in the Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Due to the speaker’s request\, this event has been canceled.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/acton-250-british-naval-power-in-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Acton Town Hall\, Room 204\, 472 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T081907
CREATED:20250902T131632Z
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SUMMARY:Acton 250: South Acton Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Walking in and around South Acton’s historic Mill Corner\, you will learn about Acton’s earliest colonial settlement and its development into a hub of industry and commerce. You will learn about the people\, places and practices that shaped the town’s history and our nation’s as well. Topics include Native American history\, the use of natural resources\, the importance of Colonel Francis Faulkner and Acton’s West Militia Company\, the longtime role of the Jones and Faulkner families\, the impact of the railroad\, and visit nearby historic buildings\, including those owned by the Iron Work Farm. \nTour leader Amy Cole is an accomplished professional tour leader and has been improving this tour every time she does it. She grew up near Acton Center and knows the town well. She has a wide-ranging interest in Acton’s unique history. Parking on the 27th will be available at the Jones-Faulkner Homestead. \nThe walk is free but registration is required. Limit 25 people. Please register at https://tinyurl.com/Acton250-Oct25
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/acton-250-south-acton-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Faulkner House\, 5 High Street\, Acton\, 01720
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T081907
CREATED:20250902T131912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T131912Z
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SUMMARY:Acton 250: Acton Center Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tour leader Amy Cole grew up near Acton Center and knows the Town well. She has a wide ranging-interest in Acton’s unique history. Walking Acton’s historic civic center\, you will learn about the people\, places and practices that shaped the town’s history and our nation’s as well. Topics include Native American history\, the role of the church\, the importance of Captain Isaac Davis and the Acton Minutemen\, nearby historic buildings\, memorials and more. The mile walk will take about two hours. \nThe tour is free but registration is required. Limit 25 people. Please register at https://tinyurl.com/Oct9-Acton250
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/acton-250-acton-center-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main St.\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T081907
CREATED:20250902T152101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T152101Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Bridge - an Acton 250 Lecture
DESCRIPTION:In 2023\, Professor Bob Allison inaugurated the Acton 250 Lectures Series with an account of the Boston Tea Party of 1773 and the pivotal events that sparked the American Revolution. He returned to explain the critical changes occurring in the year 1774 when the Crown’s response solidified the colonial opposition.  We are thrilled to have Bob for his third visit to discuss the events after the start of the Revolution. \nProfessor Allison is renowned for his expertise in American colonial history\, and the political\, social\, and economic factors that converged in the 18th century\, leading to Massachusetts’ significant role in the creation of the American nation. He has taught history at Suffolk University since 1992 upon receiving his doctorate at Harvard University. He chairs Revolution 250\, a consortium of organizations planning commemorations of the Revolution’s 250th anniversary and is a life-trustee of the USS Constitution Museum.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/beyond-the-bridge-an-acton-250-lecture/
LOCATION:Acton Town Hall\, Room 204\, 472 Main Street\, Acton\, MA\, 01720
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T081907
CREATED:20250902T132226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T132226Z
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SUMMARY:Acton 250: South Acton Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Walking in and around South Acton’s historic Mill Corner\, you will learn about Acton’s earliest colonial settlement and its development into a hub of industry and commerce. You will learn about the people\, places and practices that shaped the town’s history and our nation’s as well. Topics include Native American history\, the use of natural resources\, the importance of Colonel Francis Faulkner and Acton’s West Militia Company\, the longtime role of the Jones and Faulkner families\, the impact of the railroad\, and visit nearby historic buildings\, including those owned by the Iron Work Farm. \nTour leader Amy Cole is an accomplished professional tour leader and has been improving this tour every time she does it. She grew up near Acton Center and knows the town well. She has a wide-ranging interest in Acton’s unique history. Parking on the 27th will be available at the Jones-Faulkner Homestead. \nThe walk is free but registration is required. Limit 25 people. Please register at https://tinyurl.com/Sep27-Acton250
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/acton-250-south-acton-walking-tour-2/
LOCATION:Faulkner House\, 5 High Street\, Acton\, 01720
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260526T081907
CREATED:20250902T160718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T104712Z
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SUMMARY:Acton 250: Acton Center Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Professional tour leader Amy Cole grew up near Acton Center and has a wide ranging-interest in Acton’s unique history. Walking Acton’s historic civic center\, you will learn about the people\, places and practices that shaped the town’s history and our nation’s as well.  Topics include Native American history\, the role of the church\, the importance of Captain Isaac Davis and the Acton Minutemen\, nearby historic buildings\, memorials and more. The mile walk will take about two hours.\nThe walk is free but registration is required. Limit 25 people. Register at https://tinyurl.com/Sep20-Acton250
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/acton-250-acton-center-walking-tour-2/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main St.\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T081907
CREATED:20250602T134638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T134638Z
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SUMMARY:Acton 250: The British Soldiers of April 19\, 1775
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Acton 250 Committee for its next speaking event featuring historian and author Don N. Hagist. Don will share lesser-known narratives from the Revolutionary Era\, including the lives of British soldiers who engaged the colonials on April 19\, 1775 and maintained the Siege of Boston for the following year. \nDon is managing editor of Journal of the American Revolution (allthingsliberty.com). His historical studies focus on presenting an accurate picture of individual soldiers and their families\, especially those of the British army who served in America. This research is done using exclusively primary sources\, mostly from archives in North America and Europe. He is the author of several recent books and a consultant for the PBS documentary The American Revolution. \nRemote Participation: A recording will be available at Acton TV https://actontv.org/ and on our website https://www.actonma.gov/250  where you’ll find all programming information and a link to our commemorative store. \nGenerously supported by the Acton Lions Club.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/acton-250-the-british-soldiers-of-april-19-1775/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 486 Main St.\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T081907
CREATED:20250415T215310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T215310Z
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SUMMARY:South Acton Tour with Amy Cole
DESCRIPTION:Join tour guide Amy Cole to visit the Iron Work Farm sites and walk South Acton’s historic Mill Corner. You will learn about Acton’s earliest colonial settlement. \nImportant Details: Registration is required. Details on parking and where to meet will be sent via email closer to the walk date. Register for the April 26th tour HERE. Register for the May 10th tour at https://tinyurl.com/Acton250-May10. \nTour leader Amy Cole is an accomplished professional tour leader. She grew up near Acton Center and knows the town well. She has a wide- ranging interest in Acton’s unique history. This tour is sponsored by the Acton 250 Committee and the Iron Work Farm.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/south-acton-tour-with-amy-cole-2/
LOCATION:Faulkner House\, 5 High Street\, Acton\, 01720
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T081907
CREATED:20250414T212715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T212715Z
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SUMMARY:South Acton Tour with Amy Cole
DESCRIPTION:Join tour guide Amy Cole to visit the Iron Work Farm sites and walk South Acton’s historic Mill Corner. You will learn about Acton’s earliest colonial settlement. \nImportant Details: Registration is required. Details on parking and where to meet will be sent via email closer to the walk date. Register for the April 26th tour HERE. Register for the May 10th tour at https://tinyurl.com/Acton250-April26. \nTour leader Amy Cole is an accomplished professional tour leader. She grew up near Acton Center and knows the town well. She has a wide- ranging interest in Acton’s unique history. This tour is sponsored by the Acton 250 Committee and the Iron Work Farm.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/south-acton-tour-with-amy-cole/
LOCATION:Faulkner House\, 5 High Street\, Acton\, 01720
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260526T081907
CREATED:20250329T124234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T124234Z
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SUMMARY:Remembrance of April 19th\, 1775
DESCRIPTION:This is a celebration of Acton’s history and the Acton Minutemen. Join your neighbors and the Acton 250 Committee for this 21+ event at the Discovery Museum. We will be featuring Acton’s own Isaac Davis Brown Ale from Dirigible Brewing\, food and more.
URL:https://www.actonexchange.org/event/remembrance-of-april-19th-1775/
LOCATION:Discovery Museum\, 177 Main St.\, Acton\, MA\, 01720\, United States
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