Voices of Dorchester: Letters from the American Revolution
Sat, Apr 11
|Adams Street Branch of the Boston Public
Historic New England and the Dorchester Historical Society invite you to explore the American Revolution through the words of Dorchester residents
Time & Location
Apr 11, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Adams Street Branch of the Boston Public, 690 Adams St, Dorchester, MA 02122, USA
About the event
Historic New England and the Dorchester Historical Society invite you to explore the American Revolution through the words of Dorchester residents. The program presents historical exchanges ranging from letters by a young soldier seeking adventure to a lieutenant colonel corresponding with George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and other notable figures. It also features insights from Colonel Samuel Pierce’s journal. Attendees are invited to share any correspondence they have found from Dorchester residents dating to the time of the Revolution, helping us collaboratively document the community’s history.
Advance registration required.
Please call (617) 288-6041 for more information.
An optional tour of the nearby Pierce House will be offered after the program. Space is limited and separate registration is required. Please register for the Pierce House tour here.