Springfield Museums Events March
Museums à la Carte
November 5th, 12:15 pm
General Museum Event
Shays’ Rebellion: From Revolution to Constitution
Barbara Mathews, director of education programs, Deerfield Teachers’ Center, Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association and Memorial Hall Museum
Only three years after the American Revolution ended, thousands of Massachusetts citizens took up arms against their new state government. Discover the story of Shays' Rebellion, as well as the crucial period in our nation's founding when the survival of the republican experiment in government was neither destined nor assured.
Davis Auditorium, Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts.
The audience is welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy during the program. Cookies and beverage are provided.
$2 members, $4 nonmembers