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Stories from Acton


A Remnant of 1898
Research into why the Acton Historical Society was given a remnant of fireworks from April 12, 1898.
Mar 9


Advertising the Fair
The Acton Agricultural Association used various strategies to advertise its annual fair.
Oct 23, 2025


Acton's Agricultural Fair
The Acton Agricultural Fair was an autumn highlight in the years between the world wars, drawing surprisingly large crowds.
Sep 25, 2025


An Independence Day Celebration
South Acton had a large, well-photographed parade and other events to celebrate the 4th of July in 1915.
Jul 5, 2025


They Went to Concord
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.
Apr 19, 2025


Luther Davis in Acton's Davis Blues
Two soldiers with the same name serving in the same Acton War of 1812 company caused ongoing confusion.
Nov 11, 2024
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