Glory for George, Freedom Unfinished Weekend July 13-16

This weekend’s series of high engagement events for visitors and locals alike seeks to honor the legacy of Concord native son, George, Washington Dugan on the 160th Anniversary and his heroic sacrifice as a member of the Massachusetts, 54th the first all-black regiment of the Civil War. This weekend seeks to tie together events of the American Revolution, and those of the War of the Rebellion, and show how the concept of freedom, the seeking of freedom, and the winning of freedom is a task of many generations and it is yet unfinished. This opportunity allows for public visibility and exposure to learn about and honor a history that may be new to them but is essential for them and their understanding of Concord’s role in securing freedom for all people.

THU July 13

7 PM Marvin Alonso Greer Lecture and Discussion
GLORY for George! Understanding the Massachusetts 54th, 
Goodwin Forum, Main Library   FREE
Here is a link to the event registration.

https://concordlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/glory-for-george-understanding-the-massachusetts-54th-and-the-connection-between-the-american-revolution-and-war-of-the-rebellion-presented-by-marvin-alonso-greer/


FRI July 14

700 pm Screening of the film  GLORY with interactive discussion/talkback with Marvin-Alonso Greer

Umbrella Arts Main Theatre  FREE


SAT July 15

ALL DAY    NPS Boston Pop-up Exhibit on The Massachusetts 54th Regiment,
                  North Bridge Area

10:30 am-Noon             George Washington Dugan Ceremony Honoring Concord Native Son and Hero
Monument Square with a procession to Sleepy Hollow Cemetery for Dedication of Monument in his Memory

1 pm        Freedom Unfinished: The War of Independence and the War of the Rebellion
                   1775-1865 Talk at North Bridge, Historian Marvin Alonso Greer

2 pm         Civil War Living History Demonstrations
                   Robbins House Lawn

4 pm         Life of A Civil War Soldier Program
                   North Bridge area

 SUN July 16

11 am Civil War Living History Demonstrations
  at Robbins House

Noon to 3pm Open House at National Guard Museum Displaying Civil War Artifacts
            Concord Armory