DRC Museum Open: Sundays 12-4, May-October

David Ruggles Center 225 Nonotuck St., Florence, MA, United States

  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 [...]

20th Annual Sojourner Truth Memorial Celebration followed by Reception at DRC

Sojourner Truth Memorial Statue 121 Pine Street, Florence, Massachusetts

The 20th annual Sojourner Truth Memorial Celebration in Florence, MA is on Sunday, May 25 at 2pm. Six exceptional graduating high school seniors from Hampden and Hampshire public schools will be honored with the prestigious Sojourner Truth Social Justice Awards at this event, which will also feature music, keynote speakers, and special guest remarks [...]