Reading Revolts: Exploring Reading’s Revolutionary War History
Historical documents and artifacts will highlight Colonial Reading’s town government, slavery, soldiers and prisoners of war Reading, MA —...
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Parker Tavern To Recreate Reading’s Revolutionary War History – Postponed
Reenactment highlights Lieut. Col. Archibald Campbell’s seven months as a prisoner in Reading Due to the impending Nor’easter, the...
Whitelam Books to Host Book Launch with Author Michael McLaughlin
Reading, MA – Whitelam Books is pleased to welcome Reading-based author and educator Michael McLaughlin to share his new...
Reading Public Library to Host Community Reading of Frederick Douglass’s Historic Fourth of July Address
July 1 event will feature a public reading and discussion of “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of...
Photo Exhibit “Quabbin: Yesterday and Today” Opens at Reading Public Library
Exhibit pairs historic photographs of the Quabbin Reservoir’s creation with contemporary images of the landscape and wildlife that define...
PorchFest Comes to Historic Parker Tavern
The Revolutionary War-era landmark will host live music while marking a little-known chapter of Reading’s history 250 years later...
Music Returns to Tannerville: PorchFest Revives a Beloved Reading Tradition
A look back at the legendary Tannerville Jam sessions of the 1980s and 1990s as Reading PorchFest brings acoustic...
COUNTDOWN to Trails & Sails
Essex Heritage Announces Plans for Trails & Sails 2026, Celebrating 25th Anniversary of History, Culture and Nature in Essex...
Parker Tavern to Participate in “Brewing the Revolution” Digital Scavenger Hunt
Statewide event tied to new Memorial Hall Museum exhibit invites participants to explore Revolutionary-era taverns and brewing history Reading,...
Game Changers Media Series: Bill Russell’s Red and Me
Join us for an evening of conversation and reflection on the life and legacy of basketball legend and civil...