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Acton 250: Dreadful Were the Vestiges of War: Bullet Strikes from the First Day of the American Revolution

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

Joel Bohy will present a study of the arms and ammunition used by both British and provincial forces on April 19, 1775, as well as the battle damage that remains. Using modern shooting incident reconstruction, archaeology, live fire studies, and new research, we can shed new light on the heavy fighting along the route of the British retreat to Boston. The talk will be held at Town Hall, Room 204, or you can watch live at Acton TV.  

Free

Polar Plunge to benefit MA Special Olympics

NARA Park 25 Ledge Rock Way, Acton, MA, United States

The Acton Lions, the Acton Police and community members will be braving the freezing waters of NARA! Please consider joining our team and taking the plunge with us and / or making a donation. https://tinyurl.com/ActonLionsPolarPlunge2025 Special Olympics is an amazing organization that provides inclusive sports opportunities to over 19,000 athletes and 10,000+ volunteers across the state. Sports are more than just fun—they’re a powerful way to build confidence, friendships, and leadership skills in our communities. Every donation helps create opportunities for individuals to shine, both in sports and in life. Let's make a splash for a great cause! Sign up to donate or participate today! Let's make this Polar Plunge