By David M. Powers, 16 April 2020 NEW FREEMEN SWORN IN Even though all adult males could legally vote after May 1647, but in local elections only, Springfield citizens had little say beyond their own town. Only seven of forty-three male residents of legal age were freemen and therefore eligible to act on colony-wide matters. … Continue reading VOTER SUPPRESSION IN 17TH CENTURY SPRINGFIELD?
Revolution Happened Here: Our Towns in the American Revolution
The Pioneer Valley History Network (PVHN) is excited to announce its newest project, “Revolution Happened Here: Our Towns in the American Revolution.” Funded through a newly-awarded grant from Mass Humanities, the project will bring together a collaborative team of our region’s historical societies and museums to create an online exhibit and related programming that tells the … Continue reading Revolution Happened Here: Our Towns in the American Revolution
Pioneer Valley History Network 