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Acton Town Hall, Room 204 from 7-8:30 PM. A Snapshot of Acton’s Early Black Residents (1730-1830)Please join local historians Bob Pion, Bill Klauer, and Anne Forbes discussing recent learnings of Acton’s Black residents. Black citizens were among the residents here when Acton first became a town in 1735 and several fought in the Revolution at...
Dirigible Brewing Company, 24 Porter Road, Littleton Acton 250 Isaac Davis Brown Ale Image Have you tried the Acton 250 Committee’s Isaac Davis Brown Ale? If not, join us March 13th at Dirigible Brewing Company as they reintroduce our commemorative ale in time for the 250th celebration of the American Revolution. This ale is representative...
In conjunction with the Fierce Planets exhibition, the NEQM welcomes special guest speaker Dr. Sabine Stanley, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor in Planetary Science at Johns Hopkins University. The artists featured in Fierce Planets drew inspiration from Dr. Stanley’s work in planetary science at Johns Hopkins University, the Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), and NASA, as well as...
In conjunction with the Fierce Planets exhibition, the NEQM welcomes special guest speaker Dr. Sabine Stanley, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor in Planetary Science at Johns Hopkins University. The artists featured in Fierce Planets drew inspiration from Dr. Stanley’s work in planetary science at Johns Hopkins University, the Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), and NASA, as well as...
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.
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...
Acton Town Hall, Room 204 from 7-8:30 PM Spies and Military Intelligence with John Bell Book Cover 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...
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...