Historian Mary Fuhrer returns to explore this critical point in Acton history in the next edition of the Acton 250 lecture series. Remote Participation: You can participate in the Q&A using ZOOM http://tinyurl.com/Acton250-ZOOM or watch live at Acton TV http://tinyurl.com/Acton-TV.
Please see https://www.actonma.gov/250 for all programming information and a link to our commemorative store.
What happened in Acton on that fateful day, and why was it considered so momentous? The talk delves into the character of the town and its leading citizens at this time, how and why they responded to the growing crisis with the Crown, and what brought them to the point of revolution. By zooming in to focus on the distinct character of Acton and the personalities of its leading citizens, we will see how important personal convictions and individual actions were in shaping history. Every town’s story was different, and Acton’s story was unique – and inspiring.
Mary Fuhrer is an Acton resident and Ph.D. social historian. For the past 30 years, she has interpreted village life in colonial and early Republic Massachusetts. She has authored two books and numerous articles on daily life and change in small town Massachusetts, presented at history conferences and institutes, and served as a consulting historian to Freedom’s Way, Massachusetts Humanities, and the Massachusetts Historical Society, as well as serving as the co-author of MassMoments.org. She was awarded the Massachusetts History Commendation for her work in public history.
Generously supported by the Acton Lions Club.
Location: Acton Town Hall, Room 204
