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Hingham’s Black Revolutionaries

Join us on February 22 at 3:00pm for our 2025/2026 lecture series, “Revisiting the American Revolution: Part II.”

How did Hingham’s free and enslaved Black population experience the American Revolution? Join local historian Paula Bagger as she unpacks previously untold stories of service both on the battlefield and the home front.

About the Speaker
Paula Bagger is a premier historian of Hingham history. In 2024, she was honored with the Judith Kimball Award in recognition of her decade of service to the Society, including groundbreaking research on artist Prince Demah, people of color in Hingham, and, most recently, Hingham’s 1776 census return. Paula’s volunteer service with the Society began in 2007, and she has served in numerous capacities, including a five-year term as its President. In addition to her work with the Society, Paula is employed as an attorney, arbitrator, and mediator, with a specialty in business and commercial disputes. Paula earned an A.B. degree in history from Harvard University and a J.D. degree from the University of Chicago Law School.

About the Hingham Historical Lecture Series
The Hingham Historical Society Lecture Series captivates audiences with bold ideas, compelling stories, and fresh perspectives on the people and forces that shaped Hingham’s layered past. Hosted live at the Hingham Heritage Museum and streamed for remote access, these dynamic talks bring scholars and authors face-to-face with the community. With topics spanning centuries and voices that challenge conventional narratives, each lecture takes subscribers beyond the sources, offering new insights, spirited dialogue, and a deeper appreciation for local history within a national context.

The Hingham Historical Society Lecture Series is presented live in person and via ZOOM. For more information and to subscribe to the lecture series, visit www.hinghamhistorical.org.