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August 2018
Whiskey Rebellion Commemoration Event
Come join us on the 224th anniversary of the Whiskey Rebellion for a night of interactive, virtual fun. We'll start the night with a virtual simulation of the Whiskey Rebellion, talk through the facts of the Rebellion itself, and engage in other virtual simulations of President George Washington's decision making while in office. Afterwards, enjoy our candy and cake bar, filled with whiskey delights! Every ticket includes a small take home bag of treats. Random winners will be selected…
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A Home Of Her Own – The Story of Zipporah Potter Atkins
In 1670 a free black woman bought a house and land in Boston, at a time when few women or people of color could own land in the New World. This unusual purchase makes Zipporah Potter Atkins the first black female property owner on record in Boston. Dr. Vivian Johnson, Boston University associate professor emerita of education, will talk about her extraordinary discovery and continuing research into the life of Zipporah Potter Atkins and how this colonial woman was able…
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