Join us at Stow Acres Country Club,  58 Randall Road Stow, MA

Robert H. Hawkins – For most of the 20th century successful Black businessmen and their families did not have equal access to recreational facilities in the United States of America.  This civil rights infringement was also a business opportunity.  Hear how Robert H. Hawkins used his love of golf to become the first African American to design, operate, and manage a country club in the United States. Starting in 1926, his Mapledale Golf Club in Stow, Mass. hosted three straight national championships for Black golfers.

Storyteller: Sean Osborne is a public historian and storyteller who enjoys sharing his research through stories, documentaries, animated shorts and exhibitions. He has performed in schools, museums, and the workplace.

 
Annual Meeting: Following the storytelling event about Robert H. Hawkins, join us for Rediscover Mapledale’s Annual Meeting where we discuss new business, vote in advisory positions on our board, and welcome new members.