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FREEDOM RISING
Marks 150th Anniversary
Open
through December 31
46 Joy Street, M-Sat, 10am-4pm
Discover incredible stories of brave men, women, and children who paved
the way for President Lincoln’s
signing of the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 and of the
first black troops from the north
in
the
Civil War. Don’t miss
new sculptures,
rare carte-de-visite,
lithographs, original documents
and treasures from our collection
in this year-long exhibit. Left:
Frederick Douglass. <more>
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CHERYL LAROCHE
Underground Railroad's
Path to Freedom in the North
Thursday, June 20, 6:00pm
46 Joy Street, Beacon Hill
Lowell Lecture Series Presentation
Free and open to the public
Dr. Cheryl LaRoche is a renowned archaeologist who brings new
insights to the network of
individuals and families in the northern U.S. that comprised the Underground Railroad and led
self-emancipated people to cities
like Boston. <more> |
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STEPHEN KANTROWITZ
More Than Freedom: Black Northern Activists and the Meaning of the Civil War
Wednesday, June 26, 3:00pm
29 York Street, Nantucket
Annual Spriggs Lecture
Free and open to the public
Dr. Stephen Kantrowitz will discuss his acclaimed book, More Than Freedom. The epic struggle to abolish slavery in the U.S. takes on new dimensions when seen through the eyes of the free black activists of Massachusetts, as they recruited white allies and fought to be regarded as fellow citizens. <more> |
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FREEDOM IS RISING!
MAAH commemorates
the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and black Civil War Regiments with Freedom Rising. Our new exhibit and programs, including lectures, concerts, teacher and children’s events, and more, celebrate these milestone events all year. Left: Mass.
54th Regiment soldier. <more> |
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AFRICAN MEETING HOUSE BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED
A memorable celebration marked
the
rededication of the beautifully
restored African Meeting House
on Beacon Hill.
Descendants of abolitionist giants and moving music performances, including Sweet Honey in the Rock, make taking a trip back to December 6, 2011 worthwhile. <more> |
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HONORING 2013
LIVING LEGENDS
MAAH was proud to salute four extraordinary trailblazers whose remarkable accomplishments
uphold the legacy of 18th and
19th century black patriots
and their colleagues who distinguished themselves on
behalf of freedom and justice on
May 10 at the Four Seasons Hotel
in Boston. 2013 Living Legends:
George A. Russell Jr.,
Anna Deavere Smith, and
Cathy and Jim Stone.
For more on the 2013 gala or
future sponsorship... <more>
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Past Regained for African Meeting House. (BNN News) <video>
Boston's African Meeting House Gets Facelift (WGBH) <video>
Inside Boston's African Meeting House. (WGBH) <video>
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TEACHERS INSTITUTE:
Freedom Rising 2013
In partnership with the Boston Public Schools, the Teachers' Summer Institute at MAAH is a professional development program for American History teachers.
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 MAAH MEMBERSHIP IS AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND.
If you are not already a Member, join us today by signing up on-line
or by visiting one of our campuses in Boston or on Nantucket. Thank you for
standing with us as we preserve and share this amazing American history.
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