**RNN_08_08 v1**

7/28/08

I'm park Ranger Phil Lupsiewicz of the National Park Service. Welcome to
the August podcast of the Ranger News Network for Massachusetts area
National Parks. Here's what's happening at the parks.

**Lowell National Historical Park**

[Meet Eleanor
Roosevelt](javascript:pop('/ner/customcf/apps/eventcalendar/events/loweevent45465593.html');)

On August 5, 2008 from 6:30pm to 7:30 pm at the Visitors Center, come
meet Eleanor Roosevelt; Advocate for Universal Human Rights,\" as
portrayed by Elena Dodd. The Lowell Lyceum and Lowell Institute are a
popular source of entertainment and scholarship during the height of the
\"mill girl\" era.

This event is free.

**Salem Maritime National Historic Site**

[20th Annual Salem Maritime
Festival](javascript:pop('/ner/customcf/apps/eventcalendar/events/samaevent99161187.html');)

Save the date for the twentieth annual Salem Maritime Festival! The
festival will kick off Friday evening with a concert, and continue all
weekend with traditional craft demonstration, music, and demonstrations
on board the tall ship *Friendship*. The festival will take place at
Derby Wharf on August 1^st^ from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, August 2^nd^ from
10:00 am to 4:00 pm, and on August 3^rd^ from 12:00 pm to 4:00pm.

This event is free and open to the public.

**Minute Man National Historical Park**

[1774: The Gathering Storm]{.underline}

On August 9^th^ from 9:00am to 5:00pm and August 10^th^ from 9:00 am to
4:00 pm come to the Hartwell Tavern to experience a living history event
focusing on the turbulent, momentous, and largely overlooked year in the
making of America.

[The Long Arm of the
Law](javascript:pop('/ner/customcf/apps/eventcalendar/events/mimaevent59572031.html');)

What kind of crimes came before the local Magistrate in the early 1770s?
Come to the Hartwell Tavern on August 16^th^ and meet the Magistrate and
the Constable, as well as a motley group of offenders. Will the
plaintiffs be fined, sentenced to be flogged, or perhaps exonerated?
Performances will be held at 12:00, 1:00 and 3:00.

[Town Meeting]{.underline}

On August 24^th^ at the North Bridge from 1:30 to 3:00, come participate
in this 40?? minute program, you will have the opportunity to match or
oppose the opinions of other Concord residents of 1774 portrayed by
local historic reenactors. In the spirit of a true New England town
meeting, you are encouraged to let your voice be heard!

All events are free!

**Boston National Historical Park**

[1812 Marines Drill
Day](javascript:pop('/ner/customcf/apps/eventcalendar/events/bostevent55171734.html');)

Come to the Charlestown Navy Yard on August 23^rd^ from 9:00 am to 4:00
pm to witness the re-enactment group as they drill in the style of
marines in 1812. The volunteers from the USS Constitution Museum will be
drilling in the style of the Marines who served onboard USS Constitution
in 1812.

**Boston African American National Historic Site**

[Freedom's
Trial](javascript:pop('/ner/customcf/apps/eventcalendar/events/boafevent25395656.html');)

On August 6^th^ and August 13^th^ from 11:30am to 1:00 pm presents a
special 90-minute walking tour focusing on the time when the promises of
the American Revolution were "on trial" in Boston's 19^th^ century
African American community. Tours will start at the Samuel Adams Statue
in front of Faneuil Hall in Boston and conclude at the Museum of African
American History's African Meeting House on Beacon Hill.

**Longfellow National Historic Site**

[Family Sundays Art in the
Park!](javascript:pop('/ner/customcf/apps/eventcalendar/events/longevent83122203.html');)

Enjoy summer in the garden!  Every August Sunday from 1:00pm to 4:00 pm
come paint, draw and write in the informal and inspiring setting of the
historic Longfellow house and grounds.  Read aloud Longfellow\`s poetry
and play 19th century games.  All materials provided!  Families and
children welcome!

[Longfellow Chamber
Chorus](javascript:pop('/ner/customcf/apps/eventcalendar/events/longevent82653750.html');)

On August 3^rd^ at 4:00pm, come to the Longfellow National Historic Site
and watch as Charles Kaufman, founding director, leads this
twelve-person ensemble in works inspired by Longfellow\`s poems. 

[Cambridge Discovery
Days!](javascript:pop('/ner/customcf/apps/eventcalendar/events/longevent84870906.html');)

On August 9^th^ and August 16^th^ come join thethe National Park Service
rangers for special walking tours and talks highlighting Cambridge\`s
history and architecture. *From Slavery to Freedom: The Black and White
Vassall Families of Brattle Street*, , 10:00 AM.

**New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park**

[Living History
Program](javascript:pop('/ner/customcf/apps/eventcalendar/events/nebeevent44554609.html');)

Listen in on a conversation between two New Bedford women from the 1850s
as they discuss the issues of the day and life in the bustling whaling
port. Stop by the park visitor center or see *Park Programs 2008*
calendar for times. This event will take place on August 1, August 7,
August 8, August 9, and August 14.

[Guided Walking
Tours](javascript:pop('/ner/customcf/apps/eventcalendar/events/nebeevent47656656.html');)

Guided walking tours leave from the National Park Visitor Center and
explore park themes such as whaling, the working waterfront, the
Underground Railroad, and more. These tours take place every day in
August at 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 2:30 pm.

If you would like more information on any of the above programs and
events or are interested in visiting any of the Massachusetts National
Parks, please visit our web site
at[www.nps.gov/state/ma](http://www.nps.gov/state/ma)

This is ranger Phil Lupsiewicz for the ranger News Network, thanks for
joining me