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The Pembroke Town Crier's Latest

Pembroke, MA

Sunday, May 19, 2019 2:00pm Mobtown Massacre

2/7/2019

 

A PRESENTATION BY JOSH S. CUTLER

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Learn how the West Precinct of Pembroke came to be named for a fiery Federalist newspaper editor from Maryland? Come learn more about Alexander Hanson and the 1812 Mobtown Massacre, one of the most violent attacks against the press in the nation's history.

Hanson was a 19th century editor whose anti-war writings sparked a bloodthirsty mob, a midnight jailbreak and a brutal massacre in the city of Baltimore that stunned the nation. Hanson was later elected to the U.S. Congress and became one the youngest U.S. Senators in history, but he never fully recovered from the attacks. South Shore author Josh Cutler tells the story of this fateful but little-known episode in American history helped shape the course of a war and the nation’s promise of a free press. And it all started with a headline.
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Event is free, seating is limited and will be held at Pembroke Historical Society Museum Building 116 Center Str Pembroke, MA 02359. 

More info: www.mobtownmassacre.com

SUNDAY, June 2, 2019 1-3 PM - pembroke hS Open ​House

2/2/2019

 
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The Pembroke Historical Society’s three historic properties and Peter's Well will be open for public visits and Volunteers will be available at each interior location to answer your questions. ​Click HERE for more information and locations. 

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Pembroke Historical Society
Physical Address: 116 Center St, Pembroke, MA 02359

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 122, Pembroke, MA 02359
Email: info@pembrokehistoricalsociety.org​
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  • Home
  • News & Events
    • The Latest
    • Open House Sundays
    • Historic Graveyard Walks
    • Grand Old Fish Fry
    • Annual Meeting & Breakfast
  • Local History
    • The Hexagon House
    • Harry Woods - Songwriter
    • Mayflower Grove
    • The Quakers >
      • The Quaker Menace
      • The Defiant Ones
      • Plymouth Colony
      • Edward Wanton & Michael Wanton
      • Robert Barker, Jr. 1650 - 1729
      • Slavery
      • Quaker Worship
      • Epilogue - Solving the Mystery of the Move
  • Historic Properties
    • Adah F Hall House >
      • Adah Hall Facelift
      • Adah Hall Caretaker
    • Friends Quaker Meeting House
    • Museum Building
    • Peter's Well
  • Get Involved
    • About Us
    • Officers, Directors & Trustees
    • Become a Member
    • Host An Event
    • Contact Us
  • Art, Artifacts & Memorabilia
    • Historic Transplant Program
    • Recycled Architectural Items