In remembrance of Boston’s original Liberty Tree – and those found throughout the colonies in the years leading up to, and during, the war for independence – and in recognition of the UNITED STATES SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL, the Agawam Historical Association will dedicate an American Elm on the grounds of the Thomas Smith House, so that it may inspire future generations of patriots as we endeavor toward a MORE PERFECT UNION.

dedication | house tours | refreshments

• National anthem sung by Chelsea Casamento, AHS Chamber Choir member
• 25th Continental Regiment Color Guard & musket salute

The c. 1757 Thomas Smith House and 1920 Delmore Hawthorne Garage will be open for tours.

Special thanks to Cascio Company for generously donating and planting our Liberty Tree.

This event is free and open to the public.

Illustration of The Liberty Tree in Boston. From A History of Boston, the metropolis of Massachusetts, from its origin to the present period, by Caleb H. Snow. Published in Boston by Abel Bowen; printed by Munroe and Francis, 1825. Houghton Library, Harvard University