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SUMMARY:Newburyport's Road to Independence\, Part II: QUÉBEC 1775-1776: The Last Siege
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Canadian perspective on the Arnold Expedition and the last siege of Québec in 1775-1776. \nDuring the first months of the War of Independence\, the Continental Army set its sights on the Province of Quebec. This British colony\, born from the ashes of New France\, is equally a threat and an opportunity for the Thirteen Colonies. How did the Canadian population reacted to the invasion of their territory and how did this first major campaign unfolded? Focusing on the events surrounding Québec City\, Discover the efforts to capture it\, from Benedict Arnold’s fateful expedition in the wilderness\, to the siege of the city in 1775\, the Battle of Québec (Dec. 31\, 1775)\, and the departure of the Continental Army in May 1776. \nA historian and historical interpretation coordinator for the Canadian National Battlefields Commission since 2007\, Luc Nicole-Labrie has an academic background in history\, tourism\, and culture. He has contributed to numerous educational activities\, exhibitions\, lectures\, articles\, and guided tours on the events surrounding the Battles of the Plains of Abraham and Sainte-Foy\, as well as the history of the Plains of Abraham and Québec City. \nFunded\, in part\, by the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/newburyports-road-to-independence-part-ii-quebec-1775-1776-the-last-siege/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Episcopal Church\, Newburyport\, 166 High Street\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Historical,Lecture/Talk
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SUMMARY:Pickering Lecture Series: Pickering’s Salem in the 18th Century
DESCRIPTION:Discover 18th-century Salem through the lives of the Pickering Family\, as their home witnessed a century of transformation. This lecture explores how Salem evolved from a provincial port town into a hub of revolution\, commerce\, and global connections\, while the Pickerings navigated the tides of independence\, politics\, and daily life. See how one family’s story offers a unique window into the forces that shaped both Salem and the new American nation. Chowder and soup will be served.
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/pickering-lecture-series-pickerings-salem-in-the-18th-century/
LOCATION:Pickering House\, 18 Broad Street\, Salem\, 01970\, United States
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SUMMARY:Drunk Black History
DESCRIPTION:The critically acclaimed Drunk Black History show returns to Boston to close out Black History Month! \nComedian Brandon Collins (New York Comedy Festival) hosts this event where you’ll hear from comedians\, writers\, and experts who are skunked out of their mind trying to recap the biography of a historical Black figure or event that hasn’t gotten the mainstream love they deserved. \nThe upcoming show in honor of the 100th anniversary of Black History month will include appearances from Dorothy Whitfield (Comedy Network Boston)\, Courtney Reynolds (Pumkin Eater Podcast)\, and more! \nFriday\, February 27th\nThe Rockwell\n255 Elm Street\, Somerville\, MA 02144 \nDoors open at 6:15pm\nShow at 7pm \nAdvance tickets are available at https://therockwell.org/calendar/drunk-black-history-2/ \n★★★★ “One of our favorite comedy shows out there” —TimeOut NY\n★★★★ “Drink some cocktails while you get an education… at this popular show!” —The Infatuation\n★★★★ “Keeping our food and drinks down was hard because of all the laughing…” —1202 Magazine\n★★★★ “A hilariously high history lesson!” —AMNY
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/drunk-black-history/
LOCATION:The Rockwell\, 255 Elm Street\, Somerville\, MA\, 02144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Cultural,Historical,Holiday,Lecture/Talk
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SUMMARY:Fashioning for Freedom: Layers of Liberty
DESCRIPTION:Join History Alive and Hamilton Hall for a celebratory\, historical runway of Black creativity and activism. Discover the stories of abolitionists\, artists\, and entrepreneurs (including members of the Remond family\, Anna Douglass\, Charlotte Forten and Edmonia Lewis) who helped shape American history. Explore the ways that these creative and talented historical figures “fashioned” their own unique expressions of freedom. All tickets include light refreshments during intermission. \nPurchase a front-row seat or sponsor the event to attend an exclusive post-performance salon with the actors!
URL:https://northofboston.org/event/fashioning-for-freedom-layers-of-liberty-2/
LOCATION:Hamilton Hall\, 9 Chestnut Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:250th Anniversary,Arts,Cultural,Dance,Family,Historical,Lecture/Talk,Member Events,Music,Seasonal,Theatre
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