Massacre Commemorations in Dedham and New Bedford, 6 Mar.
Sunday, 6 March, 1:00–3:00 P.M.
Boston’s Revolutionary Martyrs: Those Involved & Those Forgotten
Dedham Historical Society and Museum
612 High Street, Dedham
On March 5, 1770, British troops fired on protestors in a skirmish that became known as the Boston Massacre. In this in-person program a panel of scholars will discuss one of the most recognized events in American history and some of the pivotal individuals involved—Who died? Who witnessed the violence? Who shaped the memory?
J. L. Bell will discuss Crispus Attucks, a man of mixed race killed at the riot, and how he has been remembered at different points in history. Katie Turner Getty will share her research into women and children who witnessed the deadly interactions between colonists and British soldiers. Christian Di Spigna will reveal new discoveries about Dr. Joseph Warren and his pivotal role in the Massacre's aftermath and its enduring legacy. Finally, there will be an opportunity for discussion and book sales.
A fifer and drummer will perform outside the museum’s entrance, welcoming guests in celebration of the museum’s first in-person event since March 2020. Inside the hall attendees can view some relics of Dr. Warren’s life and Dedham’s history.
Admission will be $15 to benefit the Dedham Historical Society. Reserve seats through this page.
Sunday, 6 March, 7:00–9:00 P.M.
Boston’s Revolutionary Martyrs
Masonic Hall
435 County Street, New Bedford
The Massachusetts Freemasons host this final event, which will feature two presentations followed by a question-and-answer session.
“Boston Massacre and Its Place on the Road to American Independence”: What was it about that “Horrid Affair in King Street” that led to the Boston Massacre having an enduring place in American memory and historical thought? Jonathan Lane will discuss how a violent affray in the streets of Boston led to a propaganda coup on behalf of the Sons of Liberty; the unlikely defense of the British soldiers by John Adams and Josiah Quincy; and how their successful legal defense led to the foundational American principle of the rule of law.
Lane is currently coordinator of Revolution 250, a consortium of more than 70 organizations across the commonwealth, working together on the commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. He is the author of numerous small monographs and editor of From the Potomac to the Etowah, the Civil War Correspondence of Alonzo Hall Quint.
“The Martyr & the Massacre: The Story of Dr. Joseph Warren”: The Boston Massacre stands as one of the most memorable events in American History. Yet often overlooked is the man who helped immortalize the event—Dr. Joseph Warren. Discover Warren's pivotal role in the Massacre's aftermath as we highlight new discoveries and deconstruct why he remains a forgotten figure even though his fingerprints left an indelible mark on the Massacre's enduring legacy.
Christian Di Spigna is the author of Founding Martyr: The Life and Death of Dr. Joseph Warren, the American Revolution’s Lost Hero. He graduated summa cum laude with a degree in History from Columbia University and is currently the Executive Director of the Dr. Joseph Warren Foundation.
This event is free, but the host asks attendees to register in advance here.
Co-sponsors of this series of events including the hosting organizations, Revolution 250, the Massachusetts Freemasons, the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, and the Henry Knox Color Guard.
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