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Hands-On History: Button Spinners

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, United States

18th century kids had toys too, but most were simple and homemade, using household items as materials. Button spinners were popular and fun to play with. Make one of your own to take home! Included with museum admission - drop in any time between 1:00 - 4:00 PM to participate!

$8 – $14

18th Century Music at Buckman Tavern

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, United States

Drop in to meet Historical Society guide and musician Darlene Wigton as she demonstrates 18th century guitar music. You can even learn a song and join in! Included with museum admission.

$8 – $14

“A Sculpture Speaks for Her Statues” with Meredith Bergmann

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

Acton Town Hall, Room 204 from 7-8:30 PM A sculpture speaks for her statues image 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 […]

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“A Sculptor Speaks for Her Statues” with Meredith Bergmann

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

Nationally renowned sculptor Meredith Bergmann, an Acton resident, has created inspiring monuments to great Americans: FDR, Sojourner Truth, Susan B. Anthony, Abigail Adams, and many more. Her artistic process includes learning about each figure as she creates each bronze statue. Phillis Wheatley (c. 1753 – December 5, 1784), whose bronze statue appears in the Boston […]

Free

Alarmed in Lexington

Hancock-Clarke House 36 Hancock Street, Lexington, United States

Step back in time to experience the anxious hours before the start of the American Revolution. It's past midnight on April 19th, 1775, and Paul Revere has just left the home of Lexington's minister, Jonas Clarke, with news of an impending British attack. This leaves the home's occupants to take in the news and prepare […]

$20 – $25

Hands-On History: Clay Marbles

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, United States

18th century life wasn't just about chores - kids had fun too! Drop by the Munroe Tavern to make your own clay marbles, just like colonial kids did. Drop in any time between 1:30 - 3:30 PM to learn! This activity is suitable for ages 6 and up, including adults! Included with museum admission.

Wood Type Use, History, and Identification with James Grieshaber

Museum of Printing 15 Thornton Ave, Haverhill, MA, United States

Title: Wood Type Use, History, and Identification lecture and workshop, 1 pm Event leader: James Grieshaber Cost: Free with Museum admission Date: Saturday March 15 Start time: 1 pm This lecture will cover aspects of wood type history, as seen through the lens of the historic Wood Type Pattern Library of Virgin Wood Type. James […]

Book Chat on Poor Richard’s Women

Munroe Tavern 1332 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA, United States

Behind any founding father are numerous founding mothers, sisters, and lovers. Benjamin Franklin had a large cast of women in his life, most importantly his wife of 44 years, Deborah Read Franklin. While frequently absent from the historical narrative due to their frequent time apart, Deborah was an important witness to and active participant in […]

Affectionate Friends and Humble Servants: Martha Washington and Mercy Otis Warren in Conversation

Concord Museum Concord Museum, 53 Cambridge Tpke, Concord, MA, United States

Set in the late 18th century, this forum presents a fictional dialogue featuring Martha Washington (portrayed by Sandy Spector), the First Lady, and Mercy Otis Warren (portrayed by Michele Gabrielson), a prominent playwright and activist. In a cozy parlor setting, they discuss their friendship, their respective roles during the revolutionary era, and the challenges they […]

$10

South Acton Walking Tour with Tour Guide Amy Cole

Faulkner House 5 High Street, Acton, MA, United States

Faulkner House, 5 High Street, Acton starting at 1 PM (Arrival time is 12:55 PM) 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. Important Details: Registration is required. Details on parking and where to meet will […]

Free

18th Century Music at Buckman Tavern

Buckman Tavern 1 Bedford St, Lexington, MA, United States

Drop in to meet Historical Society guide and musician Darlene Wigton as she demonstrates 18th century guitar music. You can even learn a song and join in! Included with museum admission.

Lowell Women Building Independence

Lowell National Historical Park - Boott Cotton Mills Event Center John Street, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States

The passage of the 19th amendment earned women the right to vote in the United States. Before passed in 1920, women in Lowell worked together to help earn the right to vote. This 45-minute talk will explore the impact that Lowell women had on the national movement. This event is free and open to all. […]

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