Inspired by historic New England town halls, this series convenes conversations in the very buildings where Bostonians have gathered for generations to wrestle with questions of liberty, justice, and power. Each event pairs leading historians with contemporary organizers to explore how today’s most urgent challenges have clear historical precedent—and how that perspective can inspire meaningful action.
The panelists will examine the forces of oppression and resistance shaping 18th-century Boston to trace how those dynamics continue to resonate, and to discuss how we can learn from the past to take action today.
Throughout the evening, you will have the opportunity to contribute reflections and responses in real time. These collective insights will shape a culminating, community-authored statement—projected onto the exterior of Old North Church as a powerful closing moment, transforming individual voices into a shared public declaration.