Media and information literacy are essential 21st century skills in order to be an informed citizen. These are also skills that when applied in a historical context, help us become better historians. In this discussion, we will analyze perspective, language, and bias in 18th century newspapers with a critical lens to learn how news was consumed in Colonial America with a focus on news after the Boston Tea Party.
Presentation format: Lecture (45 mins) and Q&A (15 mins)
Michele Gabrielson, M.Ed
The Revolutionary Classroom
Michele is a professional historian and public school educator with 17 years experience of teaching early American History. As a living historian and reenactor of the American Revolution, I offer any presentation to be delivered in historically accurate, hand sewn and documented 18th century clothing.
Suggested Program donation $10 per person
Westford 250-In 2025 the nation will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War. Join the Westford Museum and Historical Society as we explore Westford’s history in the American Revolution and related stories……..
