From Brook Farm to Glory: A Life of Robert Gould Shaw
an illustrated lecture by Concord historian Richard Smith
This Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 3:00 p.m.
Theodore Parker Unitarian Universalist Church
1859 Centre Street, West Roxbury MA 02132
* Free – Refreshments following the presentation *
Robert Gould Shaw is best remembered as the commander of the 54th Massachusetts Colored Infantry, one of the first black regiments in the Civil War. Shaw's story was told in the 1989 movie "Glory," but the film covered only a small part of his life and untimely death.
Join Concord historian Richard Smith for an educational and entertaining lecture on the life of Robert Gould Shaw. Richard will tell you the story of Shaw's life, from his early days at Brook Farm to his death at Fort Wagner, from West Roxbury to "Glory."
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From: New Brook Farm, Inc. <in...@newbrookfarm.org>
Date: Thu, Jan 24, 2019 at 4:35 PM
Subject: Robert Gould Shaw this Sunday, Focus IV Exhibit in February
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From Brook Farm to Glory: A Life of Robert Gould Shaw
an illustrated lecture by Concord historian Richard Smith
This Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 3:00 p.m.
Theodore Parker Unitarian Universalist Church
1859 Centre Street, West Roxbury MA 02132
Free – Refreshments following the presentation
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Robert Gould Shaw is best remembered as the commander of the 54th Massachusetts Colored Infantry, one of the first black regiments in the Civil War. Shaw's story was told in the 1989 movie "Glory," but the film covered only a small part of his life and untimely death.
Join Concord historian Richard Smith for an educational and entertaining lecture on the life of Robert Gould Shaw. Richard will tell you the story of Shaw's life, from his early days at Brook Farm to his death at Fort Wagner, from West Roxbury to "Glory."
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Last call for Focus on Brook Farm IV:
Submit your photos and creative works
by January 31
Our annual Focus on Brook Farm exhibition will be on view February 23 - March 23 at Brookline Bank, West Roxbury (Roche Bros. Plaza). Make a note to stop by!
Whimsical bird house created by Barbara Barrett
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An all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of Brook Farm through site tours and programming focused on history, nature, education, agriculture, and the arts
The Brook Farm Historic Site is located at 670 Baker Street, West Roxbury. It is owned by the
Mass. Dept. of Conservation and Recreation and is open to the public.
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