Acton dressing up for the (250th) occasion
“This is not a competition but hopefully a collective effort to dress up the town for ourselves and our visitors.”
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Mass. appeal bringing Acton cousins here for Patriots Day
After touring 93 of the 94 Concords he discovered, Rob Morrison is returning the favor by inviting his new friends to Concord250.
Reviews & Views: Revolutionary reads
The fastest way to grasp a complex subject is reading a children’s book.
Photos: At Acton Museum, lantern lights the way to 250
The lantern can be viewed at the museum through April 19, when it will be part of the Patriots’ Day Parade.
Who’s coming to Acton? 250th anniversary VIP list still unclear
“It’s a chicken-and-egg situation where we want to set that script up, but we need the people to RSVP.”
In home stretch, Concord250 organizers tie up dozens of details
The plan is coming together for the “probably slightly misshapen but beautiful burrito that will be April 19.”
Revolutionary Collectibles: Acton notables on trading cards
Can we trade you a Reuben Brown for a Martha Moulton?
In Revolutionary spirit, orchestra to strike up a ’rebellious tune’
The Acton Orchestra will play the sounds of the season — the Revolutionary season.
As Concord250 nears, Minute Man cuts spur calls for action
A month before Acton’s big celebration, there’s concern about cuts at Minute Man National Historical Park.
Honoring patriots of color who joined the fight for freedom
An upcoming program aims to honor patriots of color
Garden clubs to paint the town red, white, and blue for 250th
The Garden Club is charged with planting pansies along the route the Patriots Day Parade will follow on Saturday, April 19.
Helping history ring out through the centuries: The Acton Independent Battery
Not many towns can say they own a cannon — but Acton, home of the shot heard round the world, isn’t most towns.