Upcoming Events: March
Families First Saturdays at the Old Schwamb Mill: The Midnight Writer with Sabrina Bhattacharjya
The Old Schwamb Mill invites families to a special children’s program on Friday, March 7, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, designed for children ages 5–10.
Local author Sabrina Bhattacharjya will read from her book “The Midnight Writer,” followed by a kid-friendly discussion and Q&A about storytelling, history, and her experience as a young writer. As an active high school student involved in several local history organizations, Sabrina brings a relatable and inspiring perspective for young audiences.
After the reading, children will enjoy hands-on activities including coloring pages, colonial-era games, and music. The program also encourages children to think about their own stories and family histories, with families invited to take a “family portrait” using one of the mill’s historic round and oval frames. Light snacks and refreshments will be available.
Space is limited. Advance registration is required — please sign up using the QR code on the flyer or the link below to sign up.
The Road Where It Happened: Reexamining Menotomy on April 19, 1775
An Informal Historical Talk at Old Schwamb Mill
Not everything that unfolded in Menotomy on April 19, 1775 looked like the scenes etched into popular memory. Beyond Paul Revere’s ride and marching columns of redcoats, the day was marked by ambushes, seized wagons, rebels hiding in cornfields, and fierce fighting along what became known as the “Foot of the Rocks.”
On Saturday, March 7 at 2:00 PM, the Old Schwamb Mill invites the public to The Road Where It Happened: Version 2.0, an informal illustrated talk by local historian Doreen Stevens. The program explores the lesser-known stories, myths, and meanings surrounding some of the deadliest fighting of the first day of the American Revolution.
Stevens will focus on the experiences of local residents and militia members, including Benjamin Locke of Foot of the Rocks, who led the Menotomy Minutemen up and down “The Road Where It Happened.” By examining eyewitness accounts and later interpretations, the talk invites audiences to reconsider how history is remembered, retold, and rooted in place.
Held at the historic mill site itself, this program offers a unique opportunity to connect Arlington’s Revolutionary past with the landscape where it unfolded.
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