Saturday, November 7, 2026 · 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Meeting Room A — 486 Main St., Acton, MA
Due to the popularity of last June’s talk, local historian Amy Cole will discuss highlights as well as lesser known aspects of East Acton's history. East Acton is a well-preserved time capsule of Acton’s history. Although it is yet formally classified as a Historic District, the village of East Acton played a significant role in the development of Acton. Topics include Native American history, the role Nashoba Brook played, the importance of Captain Joseph Robbins and his family, Woodlawn Cemetery, and more. Amy Cole regularly leads walking tours here and has a wide ranging-interest in Acton's unique history. She enjoys sharing what is known about the people, places and practices that shaped our town’s history and our nation’s as well. This lecture is made possible by the Acton Historical Alliance and the Acton Memorial Library. Image is of Ice House Pond, East Acton. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities can be made upon request by emailing library@actonma.gov.