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Voices from the Boston Massacre
Voices from the Boston Massacre
At the MHS through June 30, 2020
On the evening of March 5, 1770, soldiers occupying the town of Boston shot into a crowd, killing or fatally wounding five civilians. In the aftermath of what became known as the Boston Massacre, questions about the command to “Fire!” became crucial. The evidence, often contradictory, drew upon testimony from dozens of witnesses. Come learn about the Boston Massacre and “hear” for yourself — through a selection of artifacts, eyewitness accounts, and trial testimony —the voices of ordinary men and women, and discover how this flashpoint changed American history.
Learn more about the Boston Massacre by attending these programs:
March 2, at 6:00 pm, John Adams Under Fire: The Founding Father’s Fight for Justice in the Boston Massacre Murder Trial with Dan Abrams and David Fisher
March 4, at 6:00 pm, The Boston Massacre: A Family History with Serena Zabin, Carleton College
Gallery talks will take place on:
January 10, at 2:00 pm, with Peter Drummey, MHS
March 20, at 2:00 pm, with Peter Drummey, MHS
February 21, at 2:00 pm, with Amanda Norton, MHS Adams Papers
April 17, at 2:00 pm, with Amanda Norton, MHS Adams Papers
