Hidden History of Worcester

by Dave Kovaleski

As the second-largest city in New England, Worcester is well known for its contributions to manufacturing and transportation. However, many other people and events contributed to the building of this city. Timothy Bigelow led a revolution to take back Worcester from British rule almost two years before the Declaration of Independence. Abby Kelley Foster helped establish the first national women's rights convention in Worcester and was a leading voice against slavery. The city was also home to one of the nation's first professional baseball teams, the Worcester Brown Stockings. Join local author Dave Kovaleski as he reveals the stories behind revolutionaries, reformers and pioneers from the "Heart of the Commonwealth."

147 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 18, 2021

Reviews

[Brian Wessels]

There are some interesting stories here, that even a Worcester-adjacent native might not know. There are no footnotes, which may make it look more inviting, but which leads to awkward flow, as many facts are “as reported by” or “according to…”