Metals have played a pivotal role in shaping Attleboro’s identity as an industrial hub, and a new program at the Attleboro Area Industrial Museum aims to highlight that legacy.
The museum is scheduled to host “Attleboro: The Metals City and the Civil War” at 2 p.m. April 11, according to a community announcement. The event will take place at 42 Union St. and is expected to feature a presentation by Richard Foster, offering an illustrated tour of Attleboro’s metals manufacturing history.
The event is free and open to the public, with light refreshments planned.
A legacy of innovation
From crafting metal parts for rifles during the American Revolution to producing brass fittings for Civil War uniforms and electronic components for Apollo spacecraft, Attleboro’s industries have long contributed to advancements in technology and industry. The city’s legacy includes the creation of one of the first electric automobiles and the tools that kept Henry Ford’s Model T in repair.
The Attleboro Area Industrial Museum spotlights the city’s metals legacy in a new illustrated talk open to the public.
The program is part of the museum’s Second Saturdays series, which features rotating programs from 2 to 4 p.m. These events may include in-depth looks at objects from the museum’s collection, talks on local or industrial history, or receptions celebrating new exhibits. Each month offers a different topic and a new way to engage with the stories of Attleboro and the region.
The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Second Saturdays, with regular gallery hours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The featured program typically takes place in the afternoon.
About the Attleboro Area Industrial Museum
Founded in 1975, the Attleboro Area Industrial Museum is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich industrial heritage of the Attleboro region, according to the announcement.
For more information about Second Saturdays or the museum, visit industrialmuseum.com.
This story was created by Dave DeMille, ddemille@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process.
This article originally appeared on The Taunton Daily Gazette: Attleboro Metals City history explored in Civil War museum talk
