Acton Stories

Research into why the Acton Historical Society was given a remnant of fireworks from April 12, 1898.

The Acton Agricultural Association used various strategies to advertise its annual fair.

The Acton Agricultural Fair was an autumn highlight in the years between the world wars, drawing surprisingly large crowds.

South Acton had a large, well-photographed parade and other events to celebrate the 4th of July in 1915.

Learning which Acton residents were at Concord's North Bridge on April 19, 1775 is helped by a list written by a militia captain of Acton's East company.

Two soldiers with the same name serving in the same Acton War of 1812 company caused ongoing confusion.

See a sign-up sheet of Acton's East militia company as of Sept. 29, 1774 under Capt. Robbins.

Building the State Prison in Concord created controversy in the 1870s and 1880s.

A look back at how Acton residents spent the summer months in 1921.