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Town Meetings in the Northwest Precinct of Cambridge, 1736-1795

August 30, 2017Blog, Uncategorized18th century, Arlington, Arlington Historical Society, Arlington History, history, Jason Russell House, meetinghouse, Menotomy, parish church, residents, town meetings, town warrants, West CambridgeMatt Beres

One of the earliest and purest forms of Democracy in the United States took place at “town meetings”- a practice established in Massachusetts and distinct to the New England region. … Continue reading Town Meetings in the Northwest Precinct of Cambridge, 1736-1795 →

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