18th Century Research Forum featuring historian Don Hagist 7:30 PM Novembers 18th Century Research Forum features Historian Don Hagist, who will take a detailed look at the demographics of the British garrison in Boston, focusing on one regiment, the 22nd, as an example. During this presentation, Don will take the information from the general level and then work down to discussing individual soldiers, showing the diverse nature of the army in terms of ages, nationalities and background of the soldiers serving in it. more...
Did You Know?
The Liberty Bell weighs 2,080 pounds, is made of bronze, its strike note is an E-flat, and that the large “crack” is actually a repair. This large “crack” and the inscription around the top “Proclaim Liberty” has made the Bell an international symbol of freedom.