Searching for stories: National Guard Museum gears up for Acton 250
On the eve of Veterans Day, staff at the Acton Armory were working to have more permanent memorabilia in place for the April 2025 observances.
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Barrett: No more state 250th cash coming to Acton this year
“The money is still needed, but time is of the essence.”
$25K state grant to bolster Patriots of Color program
The project will highlight the stories of those who championed freedom in Acton from the Revolutionary War to today.
Readying their charges: Acton Independent Battery preps cannons for the 250th
The Battery fired 10 shots Saturday, giving volunteers a chance to practice with an audience ahead of Patriots Day 2025.
Wright Tavern receives NPS grant
The National Parks Service has awarded the Wright Tavern Legacy Trust $521,000 from its Semiquincentennial Grant Program.
Ceremony names ‘the unnamed’ at prison cemetery
“People don’t get to choose their history. History just is. … And history comes in all different shapes and sizes.”
Children trace Acton’s tradition of fighting for liberty
“It gets people engaged; it lets them feel like they can make a mark and have a voice.”
Photos: Freedom’s Silhouette
Acton residents and visitors gathered Saturday to celebrate the debut of Freedom’s Silhouette in Monument Square.
No-fly zone sought for 250th commemoration
“We’re hoping the FAA agrees that this is a once-in-a-generation event.”
Forged in flames, Monument Square installation honors fight for freedom
Liz Helfer’s creation is an early manifestation of Concord250, the town’s commemoration of its role in launching the Revolution.
Local color: Wayfinding display planned for Main Street
It’s not an everyday street map, but an artistic display of favorite historical sites, oriented around Acton Center.
Wright Tavern, witness to the Revolution, is subject of new book
It has all the makings of a hit movie: danger, defiance, secrecy, suspense, and the triumph of an underdog.