Honoring Sacrifice, Remembering History: A Memorial Day Reflection
Reflecting on Memorial Day Through the 80th Anniversary of World War II and the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam...
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Celebrate the 250th Battle of Bunker Hill Reenactment
More than 1,000 Reenactors to Commemorate the Battle at Stage Fort Park GLOUCESTER, Mass. — The Battle of Bunker...
Discover Wakefield’s Hidden Black History: A Walking Tour
Wakefield, MA — What hidden stories could your neighboring town reveal? A world-famous abolitionist? Pioneering political actions? Veterans who...
250th Celebration – Part 6 – What Happened Next?
A series of articles by the Reading Antiquarian Society After April 19, 1775, many of Reading’s men returned home....
Opening Day at Parker Tavern – May 4
Explore historic exhibits, gardens, and local lore every Sunday through October Reading, MA — Beginning on Sunday, May 4,...
250th Celebration – Part 5 – A Different Route?
A series of articles by the Reading Antiquarian Society Yes, it’s already past April 19, but maybe we should...
The Other Midnight Riders (Including the One Who Came to Reading)
It’s also History: Tales & Tidbits from Alan’s Archives Alan Foulds is a local historian who has written several...
Lynnfield Honors Revolutionary Roots with 250th Anniversary Celebration
Original play, family activities, and colonial reenactments bring 1775 to life this Friday and Saturday on the Common Lynnfield,...
250th Celebration – Part 4 – The Revolution Begins
A series of articles by the Reading Antiquarian Society April 18, 1775. Most of us have heard of the...
250th Celebration – Part 3 – Where Was Reading in all this?
A Series of Articles by the Reading Antiquarian Society Reading, MA — A few logistics first. Reading or Reading?...