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Stories from Acton


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


Fun Times in the Summer 100 years Ago
A look back at how Acton residents spent the summer months in 1921.
Jul 1, 2024


Acton in the City
Photos apparently from an East Acton family included scenes and events in Boston.
Aug 1, 2021


Early Acton Football Revisited
An overlooked slide gave us a picture of the Acton football team of 1897-98 with identified players.
Nov 25, 2020


West Acton's Short-Lived Skating Rink
West Acton's roller skating rink and roller polo team added excitement to village life.
Feb 10, 2020


Yachting in Acton
The West Acton Yacht Club provided entertainment at Lake Nagog at the turn of the twentieth century.
Aug 6, 2019


Dancing the Night Away in Acton
The Society's dance card collection sheds light on entertainment in earlier days.
Dec 1, 2018


A Baseball Team to Identify
A photograph of an early baseball team needs identification.
Sep 22, 2018


Acton Baseball's Early Days
A history of the early days of baseball in Acton
Jul 16, 2018


The Glorious Fourth in Acton
Independence Day celebrations in Acton in the late 1800s and early 1900s could be surprisingly exciting.
Jul 3, 2017


West Acton's Football Team
Research into West Acton's football team in the 1890s
Aug 13, 2016
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