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Category: History

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...
History, Neighboring News

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....
History

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,...
History

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...
History

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...
It's Also History: Tales & Tidbits from Alan's Archives

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,...
History

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...
History

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?...
History

250th Celebration – Part 2 – Is Reading Having a Party?

A Series of Articles by the Reading Antiquarian Society Reading, MA — Once someone hears about the 250th Celebration,...
History

Lynnfield Rev250: Honoring Local Heroes with “Shadows of 1775” and Historic Festivities

Lynnfield, MA — Revolution 250 is on everyone’s mind these days. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts played an outsized role...
History, Neighboring News
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