Fans of Marimekko fabrics and clothing will remember that Design Research in Cambridge brought these midcentury designs to the US in the late 1950s. Founded in Helsinki, Finland, the loose, colorful, and whimsical graphics of these unique pieces were made famous when future first lady Jacqueline Kennedy bought eight Marimekko dresses and wore them throughout the 1960 US presidential campaign.
Each year in Concord, Lexington, and other nearby towns, thousands of people
from around the world gather to commemorate the events that led to the American Revolution.
Here are a few of the highlights of this year’s events.
