Event
Captain Daniel Shays & America's First Nonviolent Protest
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Fee:
Free.Location:
Springfield Armory NHSDates & Times
Date:
Saturday, January 26, 2019
Time:
2:00 PM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Talk
Description
On January 25, 1787, Daniel Shays marched 1200 farmers and veterans into Springfield to try to resolve a dispute over the government's unjust taxes. Join author Dan Bullen as he discusses this historic event which ultimately led to the drafting of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.