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Stories from Acton


One Crowded Classroom
An 1828 listing showed that the East Acton school housed 87 students. Research was done to identify them.
Jan 16, 2024


Two Enterprising Ebenezers
Ebenezer Davis Sr. & Jr., known for their bellows business, had many business ventures.
Nov 23, 2023


A Teacher's Commuting Complications
Teacher Ella Miller's commute to work involved evolving challenges over her long career in the Acton schools.
Mar 1, 2023


Ella Lizzie Miller, Acton Diarist
Ella Miller and her family left behind a treasure trove of information & photos from their years in North Acton and Acton center.
Jan 1, 2023


Acton's Disappearing Schoolhouses
Acton's early schooling decisions and the history of the North Acton school district and its schoolhouses are described.
May 15, 2018
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