# Event Details

- **Event Name**: “A Journey to Find an Ancestor and Honor His Faith in Diversity”
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: While researching her Revolutionary War ancestor, General John Glover, Jane Woolsey Gropp of Lexington learned about the Marbleheaders, a group of fishermen and sailors from the coastal town of Marblehead who played a crucial role in several key military operations during the war.  They were a diverse group, including free African Americans and Native Americans, and were the first integrated institution in America. 

Gropp’s intention to have a painting depict General Glover, who commanded the Marbleheaders, led instead to a painting honoring both her ancestor, a somewhat forgotten hero, and the Black Patriots, who were mostly unknown heroes of the American Revolution. 

In recognition of Black History Month, Gropp will describe her journey that led her to commission the painting called An Appeal to Heaven, the interrelationships among the people in the painting (Washington, one of his enslaved men, others), and the Black Patriots who fought and secured a freedom that was not yet theirs.

Doors open at 2 PM for a social period and refreshments
2:15 PM – Brief Society announcements followed by the Guest Speaker

#FreedomsWayNHA #VisitMA #BlackHistoryMonth #HiddenHistories #RevolutionaryWar #AmericanHistory #DiverseVoices

This event is free and open to the public.

This program series is supported in part by a grant from the Bedford Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bedford/a-journey-to-find-an-ancestor-and-honor-his-faith-in-diversity/200029697035429
- **Event Categories**: Art, fine-arts
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Bedford
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Old Town Hall Bedford MA
- **lat**: 42.491312
- **long**: -71.278823
- **full address**: Old Town Hall Bedford MA, 16 South Rd, Bedford, MA 01730-2252, United States

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- **organizer**: Bedford Historical Society, Bedford, MA (https://allevents.in/org/bedford-historical-society-bedford-ma/19366345)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Old Town Hall Bedford MA, 16 South Rd, Bedford, MA 01730-2252, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Bedford Historical Society, Bedford, MA
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Art, fine-arts
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about “A Journey to Find an Ancestor and Honor His Faith in Diversity” ?
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