Old South Meeting House Rainsford Island- andquotMercyand39s Dwelling Placeandquot (Community, Neighborhood) Events in Boston, Massachusetts

Location:
Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Boston, Massachusetts
When: November 12, 2009
Starts at: 12:15 PM
Ends at: 1:00 PM
This is not an all day event

Description:
Rainsford Island, for almost a century untended, has played a pivotal role as Boston's best line of defense against smallpox, yellow fever and other perceived security threats, both epidemiological and social. Curator Elizabeth Carella shares the island's colorful history of epidemics, shipwrecks and daring escapes. $5; Free for Old South Meeting House members

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