Conversations About William Lloyd Garrison and 19Th Century CHANGE

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12/16/08

I’m park Ranger Andy Pearson of the National Park Service. Welcome to the January podcast of the Ranger News Network for Massachusetts area National Parks. Here’s what’s happening at the parks.

Coming up at the Boston African American National Historic Site in Boston,

Conversations about William Lloyd Garrison and 19th Century CHANGE

On Sunday January 11, 2009, from 2 to 8pm at theAbiel Smith School Gallery, 46 Joy Street, Boston, MA

Join in for an in-depth discussion of William Lloyd Garrison and 19th Century CHANGE.

Participation will be a central aspect of this program; lecturing limited. While it is not necessary, it is urged that participants read All on Fire, the definitive Garrison biography, by Henry Mayer.Those who register for the event, and who agree, will be assigned relevant topics, andasked to serve as consultants” during the event. It is assumed that registration carries the intention to participate in the whole time of the event; since conversation will be cumulative, part-time attendance is discouraged.

Free, Register by January 4. For more information contact Park Ranger Horace Seldon at (617) 742-5415, or visit the web site at
At Lowell National Historical Park during January, the Visitor Center and Boott Cotton Mills are open daily. The Brush Art Gallery and Studios, a park partner located adjacent to the Visitor Center is also open Wednesday through Sunday from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm. where the current exhibition, “The Winners’ Circle” continues through January 24.
There are 17 different National Park areas in Massachusetts. They include:
Adams National Historical Park
Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
Boston African American National Historic Site
Boston Harbor Islands, a national park area
Boston National Historical Park
Cape Cod National Seashore
Essex National Heritage Area
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
John F. Kennedy National Historic Site
Longfellow National Historic Site
Lowell National Historical Park
Minute Man National Historical Park
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
Quinebaug and Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor
Salem Maritime National Historic Site
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Many of Massachusetts’ 17 national park areas are open on seasonal schedules during the winter. 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
This is ranger Andy Pearson for the ranger News Network, thanks for joining me