Events
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Museum is Closed, Sunday, September 27, due to the weather. But we will be open next Sunday, Oct 4, 12-4!
Due to inclement weather, we will be closed September 27. However, we invite you to join us on Sundays in October or by appointment at info@davidrugglescenter.org.
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DRC Museum is Open, “Sundays in October,” 12-4PM and by Appointment @ 225 Nonotuck St, Florence
The DRC is open Sunday afternoons, 12-4. Come learn about the courageous individuals in 1840s and 1850s Florence who challenged slavery and prejudice, and sought to build a community based on principles of race, gender, class and religious equality. Exhibits tells the stories of famous abolitionist icons who lived in Florence like Sojourner Truth and [...]
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Four Roads to Freedom: An Evening of Social Justice in Song and Conversation @Bombyx
Bombyx Center for Arts and Equity 130 Pine St, Florence, MA, United StatesThe David Ruggles Center is pleased to partner with Bombyx to present Four Roads to Freedom, an evening of conversation and singing of social justice. Through song, Four Roads to Freedom brings community together to explore four powerful movements for justice and equality across cultures and history: • Black Civil Rights anthems rooted in the [...]
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Historic Underground Railroad Tour of Florence
David Ruggles Center 225 Nonotuck St., Florence, MA, United StatesThe David Ruggles Center will offer a walking tour of historic sites around the village in support of the upcoming Four Roads to Freedom concert at Bombyx. We will meet on Sunday, October 18, at 1:00 at the Center and return by 3:00. Please let us know you're coming by writing to us at info@davidrugglescenter.org. Donations are appreciated.
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DRC Open House: Museum Redesign Campaign Launch Party, October 22, 4-7pm
David Ruggles Center 225 Nonotuck St., Florence, MA, United StatesPlease join us at our Open House to celebrate the launch of the Museum Redesign Campaign at the David Ruggles Center. The evening will include a preview of plans for the innovative exhibits as well as refreshments. At 5:30 there will be remarks from DRC Board member and eminent historian Dr. Ousmane Power-Greene and [...]
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