For Captain Davis’ descendants, a day steeped in lore and pride
“My grandmother Harriet Parker Vanderhoof said to me, ‘Scott, your middle name is Davis, and Davis for a reason.’”
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Filmmakers walk Acton’s history for new Revolutionary War miniseries
Ken Burns and his team from Florentine Films, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, are wrapping up work on “The American Revolution.”
Parade’s grand marshal embodies the spirit of 1775
For retired Navy Capt. Thomas G. Kelley, the 250th celebration recalls the courage early Americans had to stand up to tyranny.
The big dance: Patriots Ball returns to the Acton Armory
After a pandemic pause, the party got restarted.
Mute witnesses to the Revolution, houses display flags for 250th
If only these walls could talk.
Student creates virtual ‘waysides’ for Witness Houses
“If I can tell an interesting story that is accessible to a wide range of people, I’ve done my job.”
Modern Minute Men’s major moment
The modern-day patriots will play a featured role in the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
A patriot’s day
If it weren’t for my modern blue jeans, I’d be ready for 1775.
‘Minute Man’ marks 150th birthday where ‘embattled farmers stood’
Details about the sculptor and his statue make for a sometimes surprising account.
The profound resonance of Acton’s two revolutions
Acton was the birthplace of not one revolution but two: the Revolutionary War of 1775 and, in the early to mid-1800s, the emergence of Transcendentalism.
A dramatic flare: Massive lantern gets a ‘focal’ role
Acton sightseeing isn’t just for tourists
Indoors or out, this celebratory year is the perfect time to treat yourself to some Acton experiences that aren’t overrun by tourists.