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Curious what life was like in colonial Arlington? You are in the right place to learn about people, plants, and revolution!
Welcome to the audio component of a multimedia public art project created by ArtsArlington to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in Arlington, MA. You can listen any time and anywhere. Each recording features an audio essay and an interview exploring the role of plants in colonial life and today.
Artwork, Audio Essays, and Interviews
Art ceated by Liz Shepherd and Suzanne Moseley for 12 streetpole banners inspired the topics explored in the audio pieces. Each piece consists of a researched essay and an interview. We sought to investigate the evolution of Arlington's landscape and ecosystem, the colonial use of plants, and Revolutionary. history and lore. Interviews with scientists, authors, activists, and local historians connect events from our past to contemporary life. They feature stories about the hunt for heirloom apples, foraging in Arlington today, the role of trees in the climate crisis and more. A 13th banner carries a land acknowledgement and is complemented by an interview with Faries Gray, Sagamore (War Chief) of the Massachusett Tribe at Ponkapoag. Faries provides an essential perspective on the way indigenous people in this region viewed the land and the impact of colonial settlement.
This audio production was developed by Cecily Miller, Curator of Public Art for ArtsArlington and Molly Edwards, Ph.D., a plant biologist, science communicator, and founder of Science IRL. It was made possible with generous support from the Town of Arlington and the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
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