Upcoming Civil War Lecture at the Lyman Estate

BOSTON, MA—March 26, 2015 – On Wednesday, April 8, join historian and author Barbara Berenson for an illustrated lecture “Boston and the Civil War: Hub of the Second Revolution” at the Lyman Estate. Boston was central to the events leading up to and during the Civil War. The city’s black and white abolitionists forged a second American revolution dedicated to ending slavery. The all-black Fifty-Fourth Massachusetts Regiment battled against both slavery and discrimination, while Boston’s women fought tirelessly against slavery and for their own right to be full citizens of the Union. March to war with Boston’s brave soldiers, including the grandson of Patriot Paul Revere and the Fighting Irish. Berenson offers a thrilling and memorable journey through Civil War Boston. In addition to Boston and the Civil War: Hub of the Second Revolution, she is also the author of Walking Tours of Civil War Boston: Hub of Abolitionism. This event was originally planned for March 4, but had to be reschedule due to weather.

Advance registration is recommended. This program is sponsored by Historic New England and the Olde Colony Civil War Roundtable and is free to the public. Please call 617-994-5912 for more information or reserve tickets at www.HistoricNewEngland.org. The event will be held at the Lyman Estate, 185 Lyman Street, Waltham, Mass.

About Historic New England
Historic New England is the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive regional heritage organization in the nation. We bring history to life while preserving the past for everyone interested in exploring the New England experience from the seventeenth century to today. Historic New England owns and operates thirty-six historic homes and landscapes spanning five states. We share the region’s history through vast collections, publications, programs, museum properties, archives, and family stories that document more than 400 years of life in New England.

About Olde Colony Civil War Roundtable
Olde Colony Civil War Roundtable is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the appreciation of our Civil War history and our American heritage in general. We meet monthly in Dedham at the beautiful Endicott Estate and have an enthusiastic membership that makes special things happen. At these meetings we look for anyone who wants to offer their time to share their knowledge with the members in a short or full length talk. New members and guests are always welcome and we actively encourage people to roll up their sleeves and get involved.