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

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

The Acton 250 Committee presents Joel Bohy, a historic arms & militaria specialist at Blackstone Valley Auctions and Estates. Joel will discuss the arms and ammunition used by both British and provincial forces on April 19, 1775, as well as the battle damage that remain. Using modern shooting incident reconstruction, archaeology, live fire studies, and […]

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

Acton Town Hall Main Street 472, 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 remain. 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 […]

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A Snapshot of Acton’s Early Black Residents (1730-1830)

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

The Acton 250 Committee presents Acton’s celebrated historians Anne Forbes, Bill Klauer and Bob Pion who will discuss recent learnings of Acton’s Black residents in honor African American History Month. Black citizens were among the residents here when Acton first became a Town in 1735, and several fought in the Revolution at the Concord Bridge […]

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“A Sculptor Speaks for Her Statues” with Meredith Bergmann

Acton Town Hall Main Street 472, 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 […]

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Acton 250 Committee’s Isaac Davis Brown Ale 2nd Big Release Party

Dirigible Brewing Company 24 Porter Road, Littleton, MA, United States

Have you tried the Acton 250 Committee’s Isaac Davis Brown Ale? If not, or if you have and just want more, join us March 13 at Dirigible Brewing Company as they reintroduce our commemorative ale in time for the 250th celebration of the American Revolution. This ale is representative of one beer style available to […]

Remembrance of April 19th 1775: A Celebration of the Acton Minute Men

Discovery Museum Main Street 177, Acton, MA, United States

Join the Acton 250 Committee for this 21+ after-hours event celebrating the Acton Minutemen! We will be featuring the Acton 250 Isaac Davis Brown Ale from Dirigible Brewing, food and more! FREE ADMISSION! Acton 250 Merchandise will also be available for purchase. Sponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank with support from the Discovery Museum. For more […]

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Remembrance of April 19, 1775 – A Celebration of the Acton Minutemen

Discovery Museum Main Street 177, Acton, MA, United States

Event starts at 6 PM until 8:30 PM at the Discovery Museum, Acton. Sponsored by Middlesex Savings Bank and the Discovery Museum. A 21+ event celebrating Acton’s Minute Men. Featuring light apps and Acton 250 Committee’s Isaac Davis Brown Ale in collaboration with Dirigible Brewing Company, Littleton, MA. 6:45 Presentation 1, on Upper Floor: The […]

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The British Soldiers of April 19, 1775

Acton Memorial Library Main Street 486, Acton, MA, United States

Please join the Acton 250 Committee for its next speaking event featuring historian and author Don N. Hagist on Monday, June 23 from 7:00 – 8:30 PM in The Acton Memorial Library’s Meeting Room, 486 Main Street, Acton, MA. Don will share lesser-known narratives from the Revolutionary Era, including the lives of British soldiers who […]

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