Fitchburg's Civil War Bowie Knives: New research identifies an Abolitionist businessman

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Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 am

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P.O. Box 953, 781 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01420 | Fitchburg, MA

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New research has discovered an Abolitionist business owner and the knifemaker who became Fitchburg's mayor. Don Anderson, a hobbyist who collects vintage knives, will present his research on Fitchburg's Whitman and Miles cutting tools. FREE admission.
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P.O. Box 953, 781 Main Street, Fitchburg, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01420

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