“History of the Enslaved in Massachusetts” will be the subject at the Tuesday evening, Feb. 24 meeting of the Lynnfield Historical Society at 7 p.m. in the Centre Congregational Church. Vijay Joyce will be the guest speaker. He is the founder of Rekindled History, a Preservation and Tour company that uses his educational foundation and fascination with the past to share the … [Read more...] about Historical Society focuses on slavery in Massachusetts
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DCR celebrates Massachusetts’ Indigenous history with launch of First Peoples First Stewards Children’s Library program
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announced on Jan. 23 the start of the First Peoples First Stewards (FPFS) Children's Library, a new initiative available at nine DCR properties, designed to promote youth-focused written works by Native American authors. Featuring more than 20 titles, the reading library program celebrates the region’s … [Read more...] about DCR celebrates Massachusetts’ Indigenous history with launch of First Peoples First Stewards Children’s Library program
Historical Society serves ‘Alices Restaurant’ for Thanksgiving
According to Lynnfield Historical Society’s Communications Coordinator Linda Gillon the Society had quite a “large and enthusiastic” crowd at its last meeting, where Alan Foulds gave a lecture inspired by a classic Thanksgiving subject: Arlo Guthrie’s 1967 hit song “Alice’s Restaurant.” Foulds’ lecture was accompanied by musical performances by Society President Ron Sarro … [Read more...] about Historical Society serves ‘Alices Restaurant’ for Thanksgiving
Historical Society to host 250th anniversary talk about the Hannah’s flight from HMS Nautilus
"The Hannah & the Nautilus – the American Revolution at Sea” will be the subject at the 7 pm meeting of the Lynnfield Historical Society on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at the Centre Congregational Church in Lynnfield. The subject is fitting as we approach the 250th celebration of America’s Independence next year. Captain Michael Rutstein of Salem will be the guest speaker. On the … [Read more...] about Historical Society to host 250th anniversary talk about the Hannah’s flight from HMS Nautilus
