More About Jane Mecom: Widow to Witness to the Revolution - in person and on Zoom
Learn about the American Revolution through the life of someone who was living on the fringes of society, struggling to make ends meet. Jane Mecom was born in Boston in 1712 and experienced the changing political climate while enduring turmoil in her personal life, including living in poverty, her husband’s death, and the loss of her children. Through surviving letters, we know that she experienced these trials in tandem.
Registration opens April 1st 9:00am. wayland.ma.us/Wayland250
About the presenter: Ranger Jane Barnes has worked with the National Park Service since 2016. Over the years, she has worked at 9 NPS sites, most recently the National Parks of Boston, and currently Minute Man National Historical Park. When she is not park-rangering, Ranger Jane enjoys sewing historical clothing, working on her master's degree (in American history), and tending to her chickens.
Registration opens April 1st 9:00am. wayland.ma.us/Wayland250
About the presenter: Ranger Jane Barnes has worked with the National Park Service since 2016. Over the years, she has worked at 9 NPS sites, most recently the National Parks of Boston, and currently Minute Man National Historical Park. When she is not park-rangering, Ranger Jane enjoys sewing historical clothing, working on her master's degree (in American history), and tending to her chickens.
Date & Time
May 31, 2026
3:00pm
Location
Wayland Public Library
5 Concord Road
Wayland, MA 01778
Contact Info
Wayland 250
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