Acton Historical Society's Open Houses
1774~Acton and the Road to Independence
In the autumn of 1774, the citizens of Acton held illegal town meetings to discuss and vote on serious issues that would ultimately lead to separation from England and the Crown. The meetings were illegal because the royal governor had outlawed town meetings (except under harsh restrictions) in an effort to retain political control over the Province of Massachusetts. It took a great deal of courage even to attend these proceedings, let alone vote on the issues that were brought up. Now 234 years later, Acton continues to commemorate the brave acts of its forbears.
Join us for the celebration of Acton's Crown Resistance Day
Sunday September 28, 2008
1p.m.- 4p.m.
at the
Jonathan Hosmer House
300 Main Street, Acton MA.
Mr. John Adams will be present to discuss the growing unrest in the colonies.
All citizens are invited to express their concerns to Mr. Adams.
Capt. Samuel Hayward will moderate
All citizens are invited to attend and make their voices heard about the issues of the day.
Capt. Joseph Robbins will be present to recruit citizens for
All citizens of any age are asked to take quill to hand and sign up for service in the militia.
Learn how to cross-stitch with Mistress Susan.
Hear the history of the flag presented by the Acton Minutemen.
Listen to fife music and participate in colonial games and crafts.
Tour the historic Hosmer House, Jenks Library, and Barn.
Admission: $3 per person/$5. per family
Fire Engines throught the Centuries
Sunday, October 26, 2008
2p.m.-4p.m.
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The Hosmer House Holiday Merriment
Sunday Novmeber 30, 2008
2p.m.- 4 p.m.
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Patriot's Day
The Spirit of Acton 1775
Monday April 20, 2009
1p.m-4p.m.
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Tea and Tour
Sunday May 28. 2009
2p.m.-4p.m.
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Tea and Tour
Sunday June 28, 2009
2p.m.-4p.m.
The Acton Historical Society's Free Monthly Programs
Church of Good Sheperd
164 Newtown Road Acton, MA. 01720
(Public Welcome)
2008/09 Lecture Series
TBA